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I&M Day 3 MORRIS TO Seneca

So, the morning starts out cool, cloudy and threatening. We started a little west of Morris and were a bit disappointed to find that the canal was built over in Morris and so the canal no longer holds water. Undaunted we moved forward. The weather has been perfect for hiking. As many of you knowContinue reading “I&M Day 3 MORRIS TO Seneca”

I&M Day 1

Now that I have finished last year, on to this year’s trek. Due to the virus, our originally planned hike in the UK from Winchester to Cantebury along the Cantebury and North Downs Trails got shot in the rump, my challenge was to find a trail along which we (former Hadrian’s Wall hiker Rich WemstromContinue reading “I&M Day 1”

A respite in A Coruña home of the Tower of Hercules

So, after an enjoyable evening in Muxia, the Salvinos and I hired a car (thanks Mike) to carry us roughly 60 miles northeast to the city of A Coruña, a port city of just under 300,000 people located on the Atlantic. A Coruña is an ancient city which at one time was the capital cityContinue reading “A respite in A Coruña home of the Tower of Hercules”

Muxia, the other end of the earth

So, as with Finisterre, after having a chance to shower, change clothes and to, once again, become socially acceptable, our intrepid little band regrouped to head to the Nosa Señora da Barca (our Lady of the Boat), the other end of the earth. Finisterre and Muxia are roughly 30 miles apart but both extend intoContinue reading “Muxia, the other end of the earth”

Lires to Muxia the final push

The morning started of gray but not damp as we left the hotel. The windmills on the hill from yesterday was our first goal for the day. But not until we went down to cross a river so that we could have the enjoyment of climbing all the way up again lol. This day wasContinue reading “Lires to Muxia the final push”

Finisterre to Lires on the Costa Da Morte

After an enjoyable evening in Finisterre we started out of town on our way to Muxia (Moo SHE a). After a beautiful day the day before, the gray skies were back. But the views on our way out of town were diminished very little. As we got out of town we came across a smallContinue reading “Finisterre to Lires on the Costa Da Morte”

Day 5 Cee to Finistere, phase 1 complete

So, a day of r&r finished we are ready for some breakfast and a 9 mile hike through the hills to the end of the earth. In Spain breakfast is a little spare compared to what we are used to in the states. If you want eggs, a Spanish omelette and egg, cheese and potatoContinue reading “Day 5 Cee to Finistere, phase 1 complete”

Day 4 can you see the sea at Cee? Si! 😂

Well after two miserable days of weather we were ready for some rest. The town of Cee, Spain is an industrial seaside town in northwest Spain. For those of you familiar with SW VA you would be amazed at the similarities in the two areas. Weather, similar; terrain, similar; economic conditions, similar. Cee reminds meContinue reading “Day 4 can you see the sea at Cee? Si! 😂”

Day 3 A Picota to Cee…a walk through a thin place in the world?

Well the weather hasn’t improved but sometimes one just has to embrace the suck lol. Though rainy and foggy the first little town we arrived at, Oliveroa, was very pretty and full of Horreos with a very unique design. This the first time I’ve noticed the unique stone pads under the structure. My guess isContinue reading “Day 3 A Picota to Cee…a walk through a thin place in the world?”

Day 2 Negreira to A Picota a foggy day but it’s not London town

So, there was supposed to only be a 7% chance of rain until 1400 but I woke up to this: So panchos/rain gear donned, our intrepid little band moved into the elements. The first item of interest were the old city walls: Moving out of the city, a sign suggested a slightly longer alternative routeContinue reading “Day 2 Negreira to A Picota a foggy day but it’s not London town”