Bad start, great finish (03.11)

 So today, up nice and early, walk up to Blanes bus depot to get bus to Girona, NOPE.  

Last night id researched it, found the route using google maps, walk to bus depot, get the 601 and 1 hr later you are in Girona.  They only take cash on the bus so best get a ticket beforehand, was weird, bus company wasnt showing such a route, I put it down to my rubbish Spanish (Translate wasnt working on that site). Turns out 3 bus trips required, no thanks.

Back to van, relax, have a coffee and plan out a new day ahead, can drive into Girona tomorrow.

Id fancied visiting the castle, so a walk to that sounded good.  It’s roughly 3 miles each way but flat until I get to the castle area, sounds good.

Where I was heading

Remember that comment about flat until close to castle……

A toasty day, 5 sets of those that = over 800 steps I WAS KNACKERED 😆.

At the top of the last lot of steps I was met with this, it made me laugh rather a lot. Nice of them too translate…

Then it was up to the castle. Although not not a huge structure it definitely has had its moments, with a read on the link I added.  The views however were incredible and worth every one of those steps.

From the castle looking over Blanes

Again from the castle facing west towards Girona, the mountains looked amazing

Largest part of the castle, fully restored after previous decay

Then it was time to walk back to the van.  I decided to take the longer route via pavements/road rather than use the steps again.  They were very steep in places and basically I was gubbed so decided to take the longer but easier option.  Was worth it as some of the houses I walked by were spectacular, with the views being even more so.

Back o the van, shower and relax

I didn’t update about my bike ride to LLoret de Mar yesterday.

It was only just over 10 miles but a hugely enjoyable cycle.  Roads in Spain are so much more geared up for cyclists tan the UK, and the drivers much more respectful. So cycled over, did a couple of little detours to be a tourist and look at things then cycle back.  It felt great getting out for a pedal after the recent cold had kept me to very short walks before feeling fatigued.

I dropped by Decathlon but due to it being a Sunday it was closed, LOTS of retail places close on a Sunday, and Monday in Spain.

This sign made me giggle like a schoolboy - teehee

I liked this sign, no reason apart from it has Barcelona on it.

Tomorrow I have changed my plans a bit.  Decided to just up sticks and stay in Girona until the next day when I go o my next longish term site near Alicante / Murcia.  Tomorrow is all about Game of thrones filming areas and general old town Girona.