Today I said goodbye to the coast for a few days. I’ve been enjoying the first views but I also love how the scenery continues to change on the Camino.
The uphill started as soon as I left town this morning. Some test today was the toughest of the Camino del Norte, I guess I’ll get to see. The climb was long and strenuous but I was constantly looking back at the views out to the coast. They continued to be spectacular. Despite the steep and strenuous climb it was lovely walking, everyone I spoke to shared my feeling that it was one of the nicest walks we’ve done so far.
A few people have asked me about the temperature and if I’m experiencing any of the heatwave that is engulfing so much of Spain. Luckily the high today was 28 degrees and the forecast for the rest of the week is for mid to low 20s. Apparently those further south walking the Camino Frances are experiencing the extreme weather. I am very happy that I sorted this route.
tonight I rest in Markina, a small Basque village. After dinner tonight I was walking back and a lady chased me asking if I was Australian. She was from Townsville. I always love the close affinity experienced with other Australians in Europe. I guess we all feel a long way from home.
Tash on The Way 
I can almost hear it now! I imagine a FNQ accent would stand out like a sore thumb!
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