Day 04: From Bilboa to Portugalete

Day 04: From Bilboa to Portugalete

Date18 Jul
Weather85F / 30C, sunny 
Today's Distance: 9 miles / 14 km
Route and StatsRoute Video
Total This Camino: 9 miles.
Total 2024 Caminos: 112 miles
Total All Caminos: 2112 miles
Lodging: Albergue Bide One @ $ 26 
Total Lodging: $ 114
Planes: $ 1500 (round trip)
Total Planes /
Travel Insurance: 		$ 2100 / $ 246
Buses / Trains / Taxis: $ 0
Total Buses / Trains / Taxis: $ 27
Food: $ 40
Total Food: $ 104

On The Road

Got an early start.
We were on the road by 8:00. A.m. 
Found a coffee shop while near the Guggenheim. 
Then took off again crossing over to the east side of the Ria Bilbao. 
Lots of shade as we were walking, which was good as in the sun it was hot.
We were using Gronze and the Buen Camino guides. 
Both indicated that the much more scenic route was to the South, but it was also about 3 mi longer. 
Both also indicated that the two alternate routes for a much more urbanized. 
Our route turned out to be so, but there was a Riverwalk pretty much the entire way with only some minimal blockages for construction. 
I personally could recommend the Eastern route for pilgrims. 

Random Thought of the Day

Even though it was a light day, so to speak, by the time we checked into the albergue and did laundry and stuff, it was after 3:00 and I was hungry.
Correcting for that tomorrow with a shopping run for a lunchtime meal of cold cuts and cheese, yogurt and a banana.

Meaningful Moment / Notable Memories

Deb and I riding to the top of the Zubia bridge and looking way out over the Ria Bilboa estuary, Portugeleta, Getxa and the ocean.



Leaving Bilbao


Selfie at the Guggenheim





Along the Ria Bilbao




Working Port of Portugelete



Albergue Bide Ona





Spanish, English, French and German menu



View from the Zubia bridge, connecting Portugelete and Getxa















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