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Granada, Murcia and Valencia. Along the Costa Blanca
I had studied my map with some interest for several days now looking for possible routes east, but it was all to no avail. Because of the...
Jamie Shannon
Jun 29, 20159 min read


Seville to Granada. A long hard slog through the mountains
Having said goodbye to the staff and guests, I made my way south east through the city before finding a cycle path that took me through...
Jamie Shannon
Jun 25, 20159 min read


Seville. Welcome to the hottest city in Spain
I must be honest and say that I really didn’t want to leave Seville. Being back in a lively city full of an exotic mix of characters, was...
Jamie Shannon
Jun 19, 20151 min read


Back in Spain. Oh Seville you shouldn't have
but the sheer carelessness of the drivers and ferociousness of their dogs kept me from really enjoying it.
Jamie Shannon
Jun 19, 20158 min read


Evora and my quest to find a room for the night
I then let out a tirade of abuse at him until I thought he got my point. Obviously he didn’t understand a word I had said but I felt I had d
Jamie Shannon
Jun 12, 20153 min read


Country number six. Portugal. Mountains, dogs and reckless drivers.
I actually got out of my tent, stark naked and just stood there whilst the rain showered me with deliciously cold water.
Jamie Shannon
Jun 11, 20159 min read


Salamanca to Portugal. Yet more tyres issues but help is on hand
Having spent four days enjoying my time as a backpacker in Salamanca and relinquishing from my bank account more euros than I care to...
Jamie Shannon
Jun 9, 20157 min read


The Spanish Heartland. Castilla Y Leon and the high plateau
Yesterday was a tough one, what with the heat and all. No doubt about it. Opening my eyes today, I prayed for a little cloud, maybe some...
Jamie Shannon
Jun 2, 20157 min read


Basque Country and entering the Spanish interior. Coastal roads and intense heat.
Setting off today meant a continuation of the climb I had started when I arrived in San Sebastian. I’m really not sure if this part makes...
Jamie Shannon
Jun 1, 20157 min read
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