Monday 1 October 2012

Unquera to Llanes

Unquera to Llanes about 24kms
Stayed for breakfast this morning and was rewarded with a real piece of toast.  First part of the walk was spectacular as we climbed up a ridge and had wonderful views across the valleys. Then spent rather too long next to a noisy and  busy main road. Used google maps to find a route onto the E9 coastal path as soon as we could. The E9 is actually 5000kms long in total and is an estimated 250 day hike - the next one?! Found the E9 and then spent the next 16kms close to the sea with some huge limestone formations and one area with lots of plumes which the sea erupts through on wilder days. However, for us it was a beautiful calm blue sky day. The last part of the E9 into Llanes was a little confusing as we appeared to be some 200m above and 1km away from the town. However, the path eventually turned right and headed down to the destination. Just before Llanes I passed what appeared to be a magnificent golf course with views over the coast and towards the mountains to the south. The only other thing on route was the amusement when Mike applied his compeed stick to his lips instead of the sunblock. At least his lips should not blister when he snores tonight. Got to Llanes at 1400 by which time the Spanish close for Lunch so the tourist info was closed as we're some of the hotel receptions. Found a few open but they all wanted 40€ for the night. Found are way to an AdP which was 10€ each and it had a drying machine as well as Internet and wifi.   Off towards Ribadesella tomorrow but will probably stop short at an AdP we have been told is very good at Cuerrs which will be about 22kms. 

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  1. Not sure why people cannot seem to comment as I am doing this as an unknown person in a Spanish albergue!Have selected the profile anonymous below and selected publish.

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  2. Mike R continues to annoy our struggling fellow walkers by sneaking up behind and then jogging past.

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