Category: Portugal (2019)

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...

XXXIII. I’m missing the sea already

Captain’s Log: Friday, 5 July 2019

Distance: Peniscola (09:00) – Moncofa (16:45), 99km

Accommodation: Camping Playa Costa De Levante

Weather: Sun

Today’s note to myself: Apparently resting keeps the motivation high.


After another nice breakfast at the beach, I continued my way south. I knew, I had a National Park in front of me, where I had two ways I … Weiterlesen...

XXXII. Day on the beach

Captain’s Log: Thursday, 4 July 2019 Distance: From the camping ground to the beach and back Accommodation: Camping Eden Weather: Sun Today’s note to myself: Sometimes you just need to listen.
Somehow in the morning I turned off my alarms so often that I overslept, so I thought, apparently I really did not want to leave today, so I decided… Weiterlesen...

XXXI. More relaxing day

Captain’s Log: Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Distance: L’Ampolla (09:15) – Peniscola (16:00), 65km

Accommodation: Camping Éden

Weather: Sun

Today’s note to myself: Remember, you are not in a hurry anymore.


I started the day with breakfast at the beach, which I really could get used to. I cannot say that about all the staring glances from people passing by, and … Weiterlesen...

XXX. I’m running out of titles

Captain’s Log: Tuesnday, 2 July 2019 Distance: Altafulla (09:30) – L’Ampolla (17:30), 85km Accommodation: Camping Ampolla Playa Weather: Sun Today’s note to myself: Seriously, you need an MP3 Player with a better battery.
I had some parts at the esplanade at the beach and some at the main road again. But the breakdown line at the main road was almost… Weiterlesen...

XXIX. On the road again

Captain’s Log: Monday, 1 July 2019 Distance: Barcelona (09:30) – Altafulla (17:30), 85km Accommodation: Camping Santa Eulàlia Weather: Sun Today’s note to myself: I should spend some days at the beach.
It took me quite some time to finally get out of the city, but afterwards I was able to continue my way at the coast. It was a bit… Weiterlesen...