The Pan-Eurasian Bike Trip

First of all let me apologies for the long delay with updates on my blog.  It has been difficult to find a workable computer and quite frankly the time that it takes to make an entry.  With biking most of the daylight hours, and  by the time we reach a Pilgrim Albergue, shower, eat and rest, it leaves little time for much else.  But right now is seems like I have some extra time ,due to a snow storm that is forcing us to stay an extra day in the quaint town of Carrion de los Condes about half way on the Camino.  That´s right you better believe it I am at the half way point.  This journey so far has been so amazing that I almost don,t have enough superlatives to describe it.  Spain is truly an incredible country.  The Spaniards are very friendly especially along The Camino and are always looking to help you out and wishing you buen camino.  It must be part of the national pride here .The Camino, that I have biked through has brought me through much of the rural beauty of this country which is dotted with medieval towns and villages and unbelievable mountains that alone would satisfy anyone visiting Spain.  But in addition, the city,s like Pamplona, logrono,and  Burgos have offered their large majestic Cathedrals with precious works of art ,and fine local cuisine, (I am a major Jamon Iberico fan now) . I won´t tell you that it´s been all fun, food, wine and culture.  This has been the most challenging physical feat of my life.  The riding is realy physical and pretty long in the seat most of the day.  Most every day we are climbing mountains and even at days end we may have to realy push hard up to the top of some summit before we are finished.  Somehow I´m able to complete each day, and the feeling of accomplishment is amazing.  Ellery and Levi my riding buddies are a constant inspiration and I remain in awe of what they have accomplished so far.  I have only been doing this bike thing for a few months,  yesterday they celebrated their 8th month on bikes. AMAZING !  I am keeping my eye on the prize first at the end of The Camino in Santiago where we will have Christmas with Annette and Julian and lastly in Porto the real finish line . Keep the good energy and thoughts coming. 

Peace to all

Adrian