Leaving Chelva, I stopped at the pharmacy to get another roll of tape for my feet, which were still feeling awful. I sat on a park bench and taped my feet before heading off. The dirt roads cut through olive and almond orchards before entering the hills. The GR7 then had a short trail stint … Continue reading Chelva to Montanejos
Cortes de Pallas to Chelva
After a rest day in Cortes de Pallas, my feet were not great and I was still tired, but thought I would push on. My goal was to get within 10km of El Rebollar, which would put me on pace to reach Chera the following day. The day started with a bunch of road walking … Continue reading Cortes de Pallas to Chelva
Puebla de Don Fadrique to Calasparra
Puebla de Don Fadrique is on a major road. Like most towns of this type, the town seems to have expanded around the road, so most of the stores, services and places to stay are not in the old part of town. After staying in a pension near the main road, I headed off towards … Continue reading Puebla de Don Fadrique to Calasparra
Back in the Saddle
Well, I had to take a couple of days off in Ronda to let my bad feet heal up a bit, but am back at it. Just need to limit the distance for a few days. The short stretch from Ubrique to Villaluenga de Rosario was nice, with green valleys and very rocky hilltops. Villaluenga … Continue reading Back in the Saddle
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