📍 Location: Alfas del Pi, Spain

🗒️ Episode Notes: Today I decided to slow things down and stay put in Alfas del Pi. It was a practical kind of day — refueling, restocking, and soaking in the small-town charm. I got lucky and found diesel at €1.30 a liter when most stations were charging €1.50 or more. Those small wins always add up when you’re on the road.

We also stopped by one of those Chinese stores that seem to have everything imaginable — it’s the kind of place where you can find anything from kitchen tools to spare cables. Having someone local who knows where to go really makes life easier here.

Mariana is staying behind to take care of things while Johan heads off for some travel time, and she’s even planning to get some painting done. I guess having the space to yourself helps with that.

I spent some time walking around town, enjoying its simplicity. Alfas del Pi has great prices, a tight-knit expat community — many from Norway escaping the cold months — and just enough activity to keep things interesting. We even played a game with metal balls, something like pétanque, that the locals love.

The weather’s been perfect — around 28 to 30°C — warm enough to enjoy the beach, which isn’t far from here. It’s been a calm and easy day before the big push tomorrow: reaching the very end of the European continent.

🎧 Key Moments:

• 00:45 – Scoring cheap diesel and small savings on the road
• 02:10 – Wandering through the all-purpose Chinese shop
• 03:20 – Mariana holds down the fort while Johan travels
• 04:30 – Strolling around Alfas del Pi and soaking in the local vibe
• 06:00 – Discovering the metal-ball game loved by locals
• 07:20 – Reflections on the Norwegian community and life balance in Spain
• 08:15 – Perfect late-summer weather and beach proximity
• 09:00 – Looking ahead to tomorrow’s milestone: the edge of Europe