Day 139 5th December Malaga While resting in Malaga waiting for my bike parts to arrive I had a close shave today when the ceiling collapsed in the computer room of my hostel. I was only 2 yards away from being knocked out by falling debris. I was up at 9 and had brekkie of … [Read more…]
Day 138 4th December Malaga Got up late and had a walk to the market to buy mambrilla, cheese and chirymoya. Still raining – so much that the marathon that was due to be run has been cancelled. Lots of disappointed Brits around who missed out on their morning run. Then for coffee and toasted … [Read more…]
Day 137 3rd December Malaga It has been raining, and that makes walking in cycling shoes quite dangerous on Spanish pavements, which are smooth like marble. A quiet day.
Day 136 2nd December 39 miles (Periana to Malaga) Average 9.8 mph Top speed 33 mph A fantastic day which started very early. Up at 7, had lemonade and clementine for brekkie as there was no water for tea! Into town for coffee and cake. Then I headed west for a bath at … [Read more…]
Day 126 22nd November 12 miles (Malaga to Benarafe) Average speed 11.7mph Top speed 23mph Staying at Raul’s house tonight I woke up at 9am and packed my bags , had brekkie of toasted cheese and tomato sarnies. I checked out of the hostel at 11am just as the 48 hours of rain stopped. … [Read more…]
Day 125 21st November Malaga Lots of rain today so I left the bike at the hostel and went to the markets and to do some culture. Tourist office supplied me with some info and I decided to visit the Jorge Rando gallery exhibition and it proved to be a great place to shelter from … [Read more…]
Day 124 20th November 24miles (around Malaga) Average speed 8.4 mph Top speed 80? A bit of a lie in this morning after my very late night. I was up at 10.30 when my … [Read more…]
Day 123 19th November No cycling but a great day off in Malaga. I love Spain but sometimes you want to feel English for a while! So I had an English breakfast of bacon and … [Read more…]
Day 122 18th November 30miles (Malaga to Benarafe and back) Average speed 7.8mph Top speed 18 mph Today I cycled all the way to Benarafe where I texted Raul but he was in Malaga! Still he did invite me up to the mountains next week so that should be good. Had lunch on … [Read more…]
Day 121 17th November 24m (Malaga to Lake Limonero) Average speed 7.9 mph Top speed 80? mph Up early and off to the British consulate to check that my stolen passport was cancelled. They said it might only take 2 weeks for the new one to come. Hooray! We will see. Then into Larios … [Read more…]