Almansa to Higueruela - My Chivalrous Birthday Walk

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Here is Sancho Panza  toasting Knight Mike on his birthday. . Together we fought the unbeatable foe and arrived safely and honourably at the La Posada Hotel. Mike had never had a birthday quite like this.
Our quest began before dawn 

Striding through morning mists

And taking calls from loved ones

The path was long today - and I focused on small details at my feet 

The late spring colours of wild flowers.

I felt the rocks through my boots - thankfully this surface did not last.
The cool overcast morning in the hills 

made way for a warm sunny afternoon on the high plains.

With time to think and look for shade - I took shorter occasional breaks and managed my water

My last hours of walking were spent on roadside bitumen - it was tough. I was focused on getting there 

And I (oops Sancho and I) eventually did 

Today was a birthday to remember- that’s for sure Quixotic? It had its moments. Your wishes and support mean a lot- thanks everyone x

Comments

  1. Anonymous27 May 2024 at 20:02

    Happy Camino Birthday Mike

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  2. Anonymous27 May 2024 at 22:00

    Happy birthday dear Mike. Ian and Leonie. Fascinating journey you are having. Seems so different from last one. Xx

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  3. Anonymous27 May 2024 at 23:18

    Kiel cumpleaños amigo. I loved Higuereula. I stayed in an albergue near the top of the hill. Tomorrow's walk to Chinchilla should be nice. And a word from Don: 'Take my advice and live for a long, long time. Because the maddest thing a man can do in this life is to let himself die.' Buen camino, Sancho Panza

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  4. Kath Rogers28 May 2024 at 08:02

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Mike 🥂🎂 Geoff and I will have a birthday drink for you tonight😊🥰

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  5. Anonymous29 May 2024 at 20:14

    Happy belated birthday Mike

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