by JohnDamm | Jun 28, 2024 | Trip to Europe
Surf, Pine, and Wine Another uneventful border-crossing brought us into France. We celebrated in Saint Jean de la Luz with café au lait and omelettes (first chance at ordering eggs on this trip). A nicely-paved bike trail took us north up the coast. We finally found...
by JohnDamm | Jun 22, 2024 | Trip to Europe
Basque Country Some of our best routes were uncharted. This happened again as we left the well- trodden Camino and headed north. We got on some spectacular backroads and were delighted that they were paved. We’d had it with gravel for awhile. Below: John picks a...
by JohnDamm | Jun 17, 2024 | Trip to Europe
El Camino de Santiago We were warned that Spain would be hotter than Portugal. But thankfully, we received a break in the weather. Clouds, cool temps, a bit of rain over a week. We’ve used all our layers and have even been cold at times. Rangelands and their...
by JohnDamm | Jun 9, 2024 | Trip to Europe
Ruta de la Plata— the Silver Route We hopped on the Ruta de la Plata at La Granja. We followed the pilgrims who for centuries headed to El Camino this way, and who came after the Moors (who dominated 1100-1492 before forced to convert to Christianity), who came after...
by JohnDamm | Jun 6, 2024 | Trip to Europe
June 2-5 We bid goodbye to Portugal the best way I know: at a Praia fluvial where we met more wonderful locals— a young family (Eddie and Ivanna of Quinta Canada) running an organic farm and living off-grid. We are getting smarter about taking long breaks in the heat...
by JohnDamm | Jun 3, 2024 | Trip to Europe
May 30-June 1 Inland Portugal We said goodbye to the coastal headwinds and headed east, inland. We also bid farewell to English-speakers and cooling ocean mist. The country roads continued to be a complete treat with hardly any traffic. Here is a store without any...
