Doc wants to add Spain to his Doc does trip reports

[leadfarmer]

On your map you can see Puebla de Sanabria which is very nice if you pass by, we stayed a night there a few years back

 

[Arsey]

Cheers its a long way off yet but I like others to plan ahead for me .Some of the ferry bookings are full already.

Very true

 

[Arsey]

On your map you can see Puebla de Sanabria which is very nice if you pass by, we stayed a night there a few years back

Yup . And Ponferrada.

 

[Doc]

On your map you can see Puebla de Sanabria which is very nice if you pass by, we stayed a night there a few years back

Yup . And Ponferrada.

Had orders we have to get off the bike more and have a walk round some of these places.

 

[EVskiy]

Stop now lads. Lets not be getting our knickers in a twist on a Sunday morning.
Think happy thoughts.

You’ve marked my post with a and you want me to have happy thoughts on a Sunday morning?!

 

[stever1]

Had orders we have to get off the bike more and have a walk round some of these places.

In that case , perhaps you need to change your modus operandi. We often have 2 nights in a hotel, and have a day off the bike in the middle doing tourist stuff. It works for us as we get to see stuff without having all the bike gear on.

 

[Doc]

And we all think that Udders is needy and likes to be the centre of attention.

Everybody meet Doc.

You’ve marked my post with a and you want me to have happy thoughts on a Sunday morning?!

Yup.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

In that case , perhaps you need to change your modus operandi. We often have 2 nights in a hotel, and have a day off the bike in the middle doing tourist stuff. It works for us as we get to see stuff without having all the bike gear on.

Good thought

 

[EVskiy]

Had orders we have to get off the bike more and have a walk round some of these places.

Yep, in my book that’s important and would gladly do that every 2-3 days. As much as I do enjoy riding my bike, I also enjoy getting off it for a while and seeing places, this in turn does allow me to judge the place for any possible future visits with my wife for example or a central location to my possible future jaunts.

 

[EVskiy]

Yup.

That’s better.

 

[brut33]

JB, for some people it makes all the difference.

For example my wife. It was not a pleasant experience for her on our Portsmouth to Caen crossing in 2017.
Not having a window it made her feel exceptionally anxious and disorientated about not knowing which way was the bow or the stern, especially when she opens the cabin door into the hallways and it all looks same. In her mind, the window also there for her escape (i suspect it ain’t that easy to break it) should she had to, if the boat went down. I know it all sounds very dramatic and over the top. But there are the types people who can’t cope with these issues and thus lie in bed all night with eyes wide open. She will sooner pay a bit more for the cabin with the window and at be able to sleep.

I suspect (presumably) that Doc’ Boss is in same category of people.

We are all very different and what might be overly easy and doesn’t make you blink an eyelid, makes for a harrowing experience to others. Being aware of others and their mental state, who are travelling with you after-all isn’t a bad thing.

I agree.
I had in an inside cabin and went into a panic as I was totally disoriented when I opened the door into corridor. It was a bugger finding the bar on that ferry.


I'll get mi coat.

 

[wessie]

On your map you can see Puebla de Sanabria which is very nice if you pass by, we stayed a night there a few years back

any hotel recommendation? I know there is a Parador down in the valley. There's a decent looking Pousada in Plaza Mayor on top of the hill by the castle

 

[Doc]

In that case , perhaps you need to change your modus operandi. We often have 2 nights in a hotel, and have a day off the bike in the middle doing tourist stuff. It works for us as we get to see stuff without having all the bike gear on.

Yes having recently done a few of the one night stops we got a bit fed up of it.

 

[Doc]

So we have a two night stop to pick and we are sorted.

 

[Arsey]

So we have a two night stop to pick and we are sorted.

Or break up route and stay in Cangas de Onis at the Parador ?

And / or stay in the stunning Parador de Santo Estevo on the way to Salamanca ?

It’s stunning .

 

[Simon_100]

It's just a tad shy of 40º here now and I'm reminded of some tips on keeping cool riding in Spain

 

[leadfarmer]

any hotel recommendation? I know there is a Parador down in the valley. There's a decent looking Pousada in Plaza Mayor on top of the hill by the castle

We stayed here, it’s a tiny hotel, only a few rooms but it was nice and modern and clean, it’s in the center of the town

Don’t be fooled by the 1 star rating, read a few reviews

Hotel Victoria, Puebla de Sanabria, Spain

Located in Puebla de Sanabria, 15 km from Sanabria Lake, Hotel Victoria features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

www.booking.com

Hotel Victoria | Hotel Victoria Puebla

Excelente ubicación en plena Puebla de Sanabria.

hotelvictoriapuebla.es

 

[albatross]

@Doc…I found the weather on the North-coast Spain quite changeable on the 2 occasions I have done the Plymouth Santander route and was glad to cross over to Castile e Leon and had warm and beautiful weather.
I kept all flexible but I can see your point of having a base…we stayed 2 days at various places but then I had this urge again of keep going……..

 

[EVskiy]

Yes having recently done a few of the one night stops we got a bit fed up of it.

I love travelling far and wide, but I am also slowly realising, that it is much easier to have a base or two for a few nights and simply do day trips from there in any direction that takes your fancy, it makes me feel like I am actually on a holiday rather than charging 250-300 miles on back roads from one hotel to the next, whilst trying to beat the clock. Arriving at the said hotel completely worn out whilst seen nor have I experienced nothing else, other than exhaustion.

Pulling into the town, parking up, having a spot of lunch then a little stroll around the place is something I do like to do. Plan ahead and you can actually lock your gear in the top box/panniers.

 

[leadfarmer]

I love travelling far and wide, but I am also slowly realising, that it is much easier to have a base or two for a few nights and simply do day trips from there in any direction that takes your fancy, it makes me feel like I am actually on a holiday rather than charging 250-300 miles on back roads from one hotel to the next, whilst trying to beat the clock. Arriving at the said hotel completely worn out whilst seen nor have I experienced nothing else, other than exhaustion.

Pulling into the town, parking up, having a spot of lunch then a little stroll around the place is something I do like to do. Plan ahead and you can actually lock your gear in the top box/panniers.

Some good advice there

It’s nice to lock your gear in panniers and mooch around as a civilian