Day 09: From Laredo to Arnuero

Day 09: From Laredo to Arnuero

Date23 July ( Tuesday )
Weather83f / 23c. Lots and lots of sun today with less shade than another days.
Today's Distance: 13 miles / 22 km
Route and StatsRoute Video
Total This Camino:61 miles.
Total 2024 Caminos: 164 miles
Total All Caminos: 2164 miles
Lodging: AirBnB Bo. Arnuero-Palacio,  @ $ 45
Total Lodging: $ 411
Planes: $ 1500 (round trip)
Total Planes /
Travel Insurance: 		$ 2100 / $ 246
Buses / Trains / Taxis: $ 
Total Buses / Trains / Taxis: $ 101
Food: $ 15
Total Food: $ 214

On The Road

Had a pleasant 5-minute ride across the bay to get from Laredo to Santoña on a what was essentially a Camino ferry boat, in that it was pretty much all pilgrims.

The climb up and down Punta El Brusco was severe. Very tricky and for advanced hikers only. Over 200 ft ascent with rock navigating on narrow, inclined trails.

The last 3 mi from Noja to Arnuero were brutal. Road walking, late afternoon sun and no shade.

Random Thought of the Day

It was a complete surprise how hard the climb was. 

Often we were on both hands and knees going up and going down. At times the trail was so narrow that it could not have exceeded 6 in and it was sloping at that. 

Reminded me of the Alps.

Meaningful Moment / Notable Memories

Morning walk along the beach of Playa Selva with shoes and socks off, in the cold water of the Atlantic Ocean.



Playa Selva, leaving Laredo






On the ferry to Santoña







Power snack in Santoña before we head off for two more beaches and a really tough climb.


After Punta El Brusca 


Probably 3 to 4 mi of beach walking with shoes and socks off 





Our AirBnB 



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