Day 12: Fabara to Caspe

Date	05 Jul 2025 ( Saturday )
Today's Distance:	14 miles / 23 km
Total This Camino:	94 miles
Total All Caminos:	1712 miles
Route and Stats
Lodging (Deb & I):	€ 89 @ Hotel Magallon
Total Lodging:	$ 850
Total Airplane(s):	$ 1360
Travel Insurance (Larry):	$ 360
Buses / Trains / Taxis (Deb & I):
Total Buses / Trains / Taxis:	$ 220
Food (Deb & I) :	€ 40
Total Food:	$ 594

On the Road

First four miles were either at breaking dawn or shortly after sunrise and a very pleasant walk, which included a challenging climb over the la Sierra de Caspe.

The next set of five MI was under rain cloud cover but there was no rain, as we came down the mountain and walked through this amazing valley of vegetation.

The final set of five MI was in the sun and followed dirt trails chosen to keep us off the main road.

The last mile was through the city of Caspe to get to the hotel.

5:00 a.m. Wake up.

6:15 a.m. On the road.

9:00 a.m. Crossed the la Sierra de Caspe.

11:00 a.m. Walked through a beautiful valley. Met a couple walking a gorgeous Brittany.

12:00 p.m. Arrived Caspe.

1:00 p.m. Check-In

Random Thought of the Day

Today was a good hike in terms of:

The sun stayed hidden for about the first for hours
Very little asphalt, mostly dirt farm roads
Interesting climbing of mountains, not too steep
Beautiful fields of almond trees, peach trees, hay fields and desert shrub
Personal challenging as regards the distance

Spent some time walking around Caspe this afternoon. First, Deb and I got into the room, got showered, got relaxed for a little bit and then headed out.

We found a kabob restaurant, and there was enough leftovers so that we can have breakfast in the morning.

So then we walked around, looking for a supermarket, did some shopping and finally headed back to the hotel.

Our first impression was of a typical urban center rather than a strong Spanish cultural influence.

The good part is that we got to explore the city a little bit.

Both Deb and I were in agreement. If we lived here, we probably would enjoy it.

Talking about our next days. I would like to hike more distances to gain some two-nighters, specifically in Zaragoza and Logroño.

Upcoming stages are somewhat long and inconveniently spaced.

While hiking thru the valley on the backside of the la Sierra de Caspe, Deb and I met our only people today who were walking their Britney.

It is Saturday evening and the Hotel Magallon is putting on a party in front of the hotel. Street is closed off.

People are drinking and dancing and talking and just having a good time.

I should be in bed in about 15 minutes because I have a wake up at 5:00 a.m. to go walking 14 Mi tomorrow.

But I'd much rather be down here taking in the music LOL.

Meaningful Moment

The realization of how alone we are out here. We go entire days and see no other hikers at all, and some days no bike riders either. I wonder if we had an accident out there, would anyone even find us?

This makes the Camino del Ebro very different than every other hike in Europe that I have done.

The sense of isolation is all enveloping.