Author: Lisa

XLVIII. Uhm

Captain’s Log: Saturday, 20 July 2019

Distance: Belinho (09:30) – Matosinhos (14:30), 61km

Accommodation: Airbnb

Weather: Sun and cloudy, and also cool

Today’s note to myself: Spending time while resting at the beach is never wasted time.


I had some cobbled streets today, one leading away from the camping ground to the main road, and one leading down to the … Weiterlesen...

XLVII. And more ocean

Captain’s Log: Friday, 19 July 2019

Distance: Vigo (10:00) – Belinho (17:45), 90km

Accommodation: Parque de Campismo de Belinho

Weather: Sun and cool

Today’s note to myself:


The way was vedry nice today, especially the first 30km. I was driving alongside the street, but there was an extra line for bicyclists, and it was also alongside the ocean. Although it … Weiterlesen...

XLVI. Finally an ocean again

Captain’s Log: Thursday, 18 July 2019

Distance: Santiago de Compostela (09:20) – Vigo (18:00), 100km

Accommodation: Camping Playa Samil

Weather: Sun, but still kinda cool?

Today’s note to myself: I don’t care if it is cool or cloudy or whatever, still put suncream on!


I felt a bit unmotivated in the morning, but once I was on the road, it … Weiterlesen...

XLV. Bus tour

Captain’s Log: Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Distance: Madrid – Santiago de Compostela, by bus

Accommodation: Airbnb

Weather: Sun and clouds, and in the evening kinda cold with 22°C

Today’s note to myself: Since there did not happen much today I have none again


Today I took the bus to Santiago de Compostela, which took about 9 hours, so there was … Weiterlesen...

XLIV. Last day in Madrid

Captain’s Log: Tuesday, 16 July 2019

Distance: Sightseeing

Accommodation: Generator Hostel

Weather: Sun

Today’s note to myself: Uuh.


I rode my bike to the bus station today after another nice breakfast at the hostel, where I got a ticket for tomorrow and a cover for my bike. I hope that this works out tomorrow.

I have not done really much … Weiterlesen...

XLIII. Another day in Madrid

Captain’s Log: Monday, 15 July 2019

Distance: Sightseeing

Accommodation: Generator Hostel

Weather: Sun and clouds, and comfortable cool

Today’s note to myself: Check things earlier and not just the evening before you need them, if you know already that you are going to need them.


I actually wanted to have breakfast on the rooftop of the hostel, but that was … Weiterlesen...

XLII. Madrid

Captain’s Log: Sunday, 14 July 2019

Distance: Sightseeing

Accommodation: Generator Hostel

Weather: Sun and clouds, and comfortable cool

Today’s note to myself: I got none today.


I got up quite late today, since I tried to plan my next steps while still lying in bed. Apparently the train connection to Porto is not very good, so I am probably going … Weiterlesen...

XLI. Train ride

Captain’s Log: Saturday, 13 July 2019

Distance: Requena (08:15) – Madrid (14:00), by train

Accommodation: Generator Hostel

Weather: Cloudy, a bit of rain, sun

Today’s note to myself: You definitely need to find your curiosity again.


I had to leave quite early so that I could catch the train, but I still got a little breakfast from my host.

The … Weiterlesen...

XL. White Flag

Captain’s Log: Friday, 12 July 2019

Distance: Valencia (09:00) – Chiva (13:45), 40km, – Requena (15:00), by train

Accommodation: Airbnb

Weather: Sun

Today’s note to myself: Sometimes you have to wave the white flag, even if you don’t want to.


I got defeated by Spain.

So, the last couple of days I spent in Valencia, because I got sick on … Weiterlesen...

XXXIV. Last city at the sea

Captain’s Log: Saturday, 6 July 2019 Distance: Moncofa (09:30) – Valencia (15:15), 61km Accommodation: Airbnb Weather: Sun Today’s note to myself: If you make a decision, stick with it.
In the morning I had once again breakfast at the beach, before I continued heading south.
After one failed attempt to find a way at the coast, which led to a… Weiterlesen...