Month: July 2017

Video Summary #3

This video includes highlights from Morella, Spain through the Pyrenees to Carcassonne, France, and showcases my favorite photos and some short clips as usual. Thank you all again for your continued support! I hope you all enjoy this video. A few notes about this video: – I want to dedicate this third video to Markus … Continue reading Video Summary #3

Termes to Carcassonne

While camping in Termes was fantastic, the night was extremely windy. It was hard to sleep with the tent crashing around, so I was a bit tired the next day.  After a steady climb and descent on trails, I ran into a family from Norway that was hiking around the area, using their holiday house … Continue reading Termes to Carcassonne

Joch to Termes

Leaving Joch, my focus turned from the GR10 to the GR36. I had about 4km to walk across the agricultural valley, where peaches, cherries, and apricots dominated the landscape. The farmland gave way to a reservoir that was nestled against the hillside. I crossed the reservoir bridge and headed up the semi-steep climb to the … Continue reading Joch to Termes

Puigcerda to Joch

After a nice rest day to recover electrolytes after heat wave central, I left Puigcerda and crossed the border into France. My first major country goal was complete, as I started thinking about the journey through France, although it doesn’t help to dwell on the whole country. It was a strange feeling to start anew. … Continue reading Puigcerda to Joch

Borreda to Puigcerda

When leaving Borreda, I was presented with my first great views of the Pyrenees. It was also my first taste of the thick forest, meadows and flowers of the mountain range. It was crisp and refreshing after the record setting heat wave that plagued me just two days prior. On the climb out I ran … Continue reading Borreda to Puigcerda

Tarragona to Borreda

After returning from Australia, it was time to get back in saddle and continue on. It was quite difficult to start again after being home, seeing my wife, and getting out of rhythm. Once I arrived in Tarragona, it was difficult to leave after spending a couple of lazy, lovely days with friends. But, I … Continue reading Tarragona to Borreda

Q&A Session

I have now returned to Spain after my brief trip back to Australia, and I will be picking up where I left off in Tarragona. As promised, I have put together the following Q&A session with commonly asked questions about the walk. Hope you enjoy the insight. Please ping me if you have any additional … Continue reading Q&A Session