Day 8 (this post had no name originally)


Tonight we are in Santander. This is a large and very metropolitan city. We walked past several brand names stores  we would see at home here. We walked about 25 miles today, but they were pretty easy with generally cool conditions, mostly on smooth surfaces, and with good company for a lot of the day! We walked as far as Somo, then took a 30 minute ferry ride across to Santander. This puts us one day ahead of my planned schedule. 

The weather has been absolutely great for us. We might have reached 85 degrees a few times, generally between 68 and 80 degrees, we have not been cold, and have not had rain, just a few sprinkles or drizzle.

We learned early on that most people are going at a slower pace then we are. People do this for many reasons. Some have a relaxed schedule so can take longer, others are contemplative and stop at all the churches. We are doing this as a physical challenge and cultural experience. We also have a schedule to maintain, so we press on.

Our new friend, Suso. He is from Madrid, but now lives and works in Belgium. Easy to visit with him for a good part of our day! We met him just a few miles into our day, then spent almost the full day visiting and walking together. Hi Suso!


A tiny brioche bun with my morning cafe latte this morning


Metal fence post near a prison just outside of Santoña.

We walked in very soft sand by a few beaches today. Very tough going.


Hermitage (or chapel) of St. Nicolas, dated from the 16th century.

Beach

Surf school

Great flowers!

Required ocean image.



This is a cool Modern house, but this is not the norm. We have only seen a couple with this kind of look.

Santander in the distance

 More modern rock art

Corn field beside the ocean!


Chapel of St. John near Guemes


 Ferns

Part of our dinner tonight, these mussels were so good!

 

Comments

  1. ZachJuly 29, 2022 at 2:25 PM

    Awesome pictures, making new friends everywhere you go :) Good to know a corn field is never too far away!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 29, 2022 at 2:50 PM

    I am really into this .. been looking up every town you are in and checking out the sights..fascinating !.. wonder how tired you both are after walking that much every day.. till tomorrow dear friends! Be safe!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 29, 2022 at 2:52 PM

    This comment was from D and L!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 29, 2022 at 3:09 PM

    Agua, sea vittles, open sky, and conversations amidst the splendor. I feel the decadence 🤩
    LB

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  5. John TJuly 30, 2022 at 6:30 AM

    Thank you for sharing. It is amazing where you are and what a great time and experience. Glad you have had great weather.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 30, 2022 at 11:14 PM

    It was a pleasure to share the day with you guys! All the best for the rest of the way!
    Suso

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  7. AnonymousAugust 1, 2022 at 1:07 PM

    Miriam says the house is pretty cool, and she would live in it.
    L

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