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A ride to Cartagena railway station

. Our World Tour Adventure ., Spain

Tuesday March 18, 2014, 23 miles (37 km) – Total so far: 747 miles (1,202 km)

March 18, 2014 Yesterday we had a relaxing day and spent time on the beach. This morning we were back on our bikes for a ride to the train station in Cartagena. Jocelyn is an excellent navigator and after a few hours and 23 miles we were there. We have heard that the coastal route of about 170 miles to Valencia is very busy so we decided to train this portion. We found a hotel near the railway station then spent the rest of the day walking touring the beautiful city of Cartagena.

Cool erosion.
Cool erosion.

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Well groomed beach.
Well groomed beach.
We always seem to find the beach boardwalks on the way out of town.
We always seem to find the beach boardwalks on the way out of town.
Our destination...
Our destination…
and our morning climb.
and our morning climb.
With Jocelyn's excellent navigation we found our way to the railway station in the very busy city of Cartagena.
With Jocelyn’s excellent navigation we found our way to the railway station in the very busy city of Cartagena.
I like old architecture.
I like old architecture.
There are some very narrow streets.
There are some very narrow streets.
I'm sure this is all per code.
I’m sure this is all per code.
An ancient Roman amphitheater built in the first century.
An ancient Roman amphitheater built in the first century.

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Our lunch spot on the seaside square.
Our lunch spot on the seaside square.
The Grand Hotel.
The Grand Hotel.
I picked out this beer as it looked interesting. After my first swallow it seemed kind of strong. I then read the label - 11% alcohol!
I picked out this beer as it looked interesting. After my first swallow it seemed kind of strong. I then read the label – 11% alcohol!
A fine spot for a break.
A fine spot for a break.
Cartagena is so full of beautiful buildings. So much history too.
Cartagena is so full of beautiful buildings. So much history too.

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