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I asked Jeremy to write this post, and in the Parador of Bielsa there was time to reflect on some of the sights and ideas which had enjoyed so far on the trip. So, over to Jeremy!

We spent four nights in the Parador of Bielsa and it was unforgettable – a time to be treasured.

The days in Lleida were over and it was time to move on again. It was going to be a long day, but we were anticipating fantastic views travelling from Lleida to Bielsa, and we were not disappointed!

On the hill opposite the Old Cathedral stands a Templar Castle, and we also visited the former tanneries in the old town which are about the same age as the castle.

It is good to take time out from sightseeing, and you can do this by walking along the River Segre in Lleida.

It was time to engage the brain and so we visited, on different days, museums in Lleida.

This was the main shopping street in the old town, and just a few minutes away from the Parador. The street is pedestrianised, and nearly 4 kms long! Day two dawned and I knew I was in trouble – my … Continued

The New Cathedral in Lleida is impressive, and interesting, but the old Cathedral is remarkable, and stays in the memory. This was the best I could do to capture the frontage because the street is very narrow here.

We wanted to revisit the Old Cathedral in Lleida, and that was the main reason of coming to the town. We walked up the hill from the Parador, but there is also a lift in the town.

We were on the road again – from Ejea de los Caballeros to Lleida. It was going to be a long day, and I was a little nervous about what my back would say…