http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11832&p=146488&hilit=+spain#p146488 Read this post. Both. If you are using any of the refugios on a pilgrims trail you will need a pilgrims pass. Borderer - they must have moved the trail since I did it. As it used to be along ...

Borderer wrote:Nah - Galicia is the top left hand corner.

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I started the Via/Ruta de la Plata southbound from Santiago de Compostella. Is that in Galicia? Flew direct with EasyJet.

Hmmmm! Your comment could be interpreted in different ways.
But a bit of a coincidence, as I had some scorpions for lunch yesterday (Spain).
The zappings were on a different trip a few years ago.

Also, the bird that puts its food on the spikes is a shrike. Butcher bird.

Hilleberg Unna tent.
Sand colour. Free standing (comes with pegs).
Excellent condition. Bought new a couple of years ago.
Used on 2x 1 week canoe trips and a couple of 1 nighters.
£475.

Most bags have side zips. Can't you just turn 90°?

Just got back. 3 1/2 weeks of winter sun. First couple of weeks were great but then I ended up having a lot of problems with the police. I'll post separately on that. It wasn't a pleasant experience and you need to be aware if going out there. Have a read of this - https://www.pushbikegirl.com/nr-82...

http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... =7&t=13668

I did this a few weeks back but it may be a bit short for what you want.

Cliff cave by Hola Siesta, on Flickr

Paid cave accom. But I am claiming it, as it was a tough sandy offroad trail to get to. A cave, up a cliff, overlooking the Atlantic. The building is the kitchen.

Cricket spiked by Hola Siesta, on Flickr

Lizard spiked by Hola Siesta, on Flickr

There is a bird that stores its food on the end of spikes in trees and cactus. Sometimes they are still alive. Next to this lizard are a couple of crickets still kicking (batting) away.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7808/45751223905_8e7881e2f9_c.jpg Thorns by Hola Siesta , on Flickr These thorns come from the most common tree in the area. My Schwalbe Marathon Mondials can ride over these all day and have done. Although not trendy with the bikepackers. You will also need to sift t...

Massa Park by Hola Siesta, on Flickr

Camel break by Hola Siesta, on Flickr

Wolf by Hola Siesta, on Flickr


Found one of these today. I think it was a wolf spider but it was huge.

They both lose. Spider is super fast. Wraps scorpion's stinger up. Then bites it. Game over.
BUT scorpion grabs two of the spider's legs and doesn't let go even when dead.

Bowdrill n camel poop by Hola Siesta, on Flickr

A lunchtime fire made with a bowdrill and camel poop. Gives the couscous a nice aroma.

Richpips wrote:Looks good mate.

Which side of 20 degrees C?

Temps are misleading. When you are in the sunshine then shorts and tee. Nights are cold. I haven't seen a cloud in 2 1/2 weeks.

PaulB2 wrote:

Rasta wrote:Not much help - but I left a carbon 456 size large at Coed y Brenin carpark a few weeks back.

Oops?

Sorry! Should have said that I left it there on purpose. Along with a load of other good bits hidden around. A clear out - too much hassle to try and sell.

Not much help - but I left a carbon 456 size large at Coed y Brenin carpark a few weeks back.

A Moroccan forest. by Hola Siesta, on Flickr

Deathstalker & spider by Hola Siesta, on Flickr

I think they are deathstalkers. Need to check. Worth googling, they are nasty buggers. But these were small ones.

I'm still out here riding. Just checked into a hotel after a week of wild camping. Hence, no email for a week. Internet is very slow, so will post later when it improves. Just spent a fun afternoon dropping scorpions on top of spiders. I have been zapped twice by a scorpion, so I don't feel bad abou...

Map n coffee by Hola Siesta, on Flickr

Anyone seen one of these lately? A rain free view?

Tree and desert by Hola Siesta, on Flickr