Santo Domingo to Soria
After the few delightful days in the Parador it was time to travel on, from Santo Domingo to Soria. We had to arrive in Soria in the early afternoon because roads were to... READ MORE
Two Churches in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
These two churches in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, the Cathedral and the Monastery of San Francisco, are magnificent buildings, but also very peaceful places. We visited both in the past, but here... READ MORE
Sightseeing in Santo Domingo de La Calzada
Well, we are tourists and so there must be some sightseeing in Santo Domingo de La Calzada! READ MORE
The walls of Santo Domingo de la Calzada
The walls of Santo Domingo are no longer complete – in fact, there are only hints of what existed in the past. We walked round the walls on our last visit, but it... READ MORE
A Rural Walk ‘outside’ Santo Domingo de la Calzada
On two afternoons we went for a rural walk ‘outside’ Santo Domingo de la Calzada, just to keep the parts moving. Last time we were here, it was green… READ MORE
Off to Spain!
It has been a tough year, and we set off to Spain feeling very tired and drained. We are visiting several new places and, despite the tiredness, looking forward immensely to the trip.... READ MORE
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Santo Domingo to Soria
After the few delightful days in the Parador it was time to travel on, from Santo Domingo to Soria. We had to arrive in Soria in the early afternoon because roads were to be closed off – a half-marathon was … Continued
Two Churches in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
These two churches in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, the Cathedral and the Monastery of San Francisco, are magnificent buildings, but also very peaceful places. We visited both in the past, but here they are again. The Cathedral The Cathedral … Continued
Sightseeing in Santo Domingo de La Calzada
Well, we are tourists and so there must be some sightseeing in Santo Domingo de La Calzada!
The walls of Santo Domingo de la Calzada
The walls of Santo Domingo are no longer complete – in fact, there are only hints of what existed in the past. We walked round the walls on our last visit, but it is a pleasant stroll, not too long, … Continued
A Rural Walk ‘outside’ Santo Domingo de la Calzada
On two afternoons we went for a rural walk ‘outside’ Santo Domingo de la Calzada, just to keep the parts moving. Last time we were here, it was green…
Off to Spain!
It has been a tough year, and we set off to Spain feeling very tired and drained. We are visiting several new places and, despite the tiredness, looking forward immensely to the trip. The route is Bilbao, Santo Domingo de … Continued
Bayham Abbey
I wanted to visit Bayham Abbey because I had come across the Abbey when I was making Green Lewisham. The original Abbey was founded in Brockley, in Lewisham, and then moved down to Sussex.
Bodiam Castle
We were heading back to London after a few very enjoyable days in Rye, but on the way stopped to see Bodiam Castle, and Bayham Old Abbey. They are both fascinating and it made for a good journey home.
The Church of St Thomas in Winchelsea
We had walked in the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and decided to take a quick look at Winchelsea. Our first impression was that it was similar to Rye, although much quieter, but then we saw the Church of St Thomas … Continued
Rye Harbour
We drove out or Rye, along the River Rother, and down to Rye Harbour, only about two miles outside Rye. When we left there was a seagull on the car, and yet another when we arrived. Seagulls will be one … Continued