The Old Cathedral in Lleida

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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.

Ejea de los Caballeros to Lleida

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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…

Ejea de los Caballeros

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We only had one full day in Ejea de los Caballeros, but it was an interesting day. Ejea is the ‘capital’ of the Cincos Villas, three of which we had already visited Sadaba, Uncastillo, and Sos del Rey Catholicos.

Soria to Ejea de los Caballeros

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The time in Soria was good, and friends were generous, but it was time to move on, from Soria to Ejea de los Caballeros. I took the painkillers, strapped myself into a belt, and we set off on what proved … Continued

Sightseeing in Soria

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It was relaxing to return to the town, and so sightseeing in Soria was very pleasurable. It has the atmosphere of a clam, clean and solidly respectable town and wandering around presents no problems.

Park of the Alameda in Soria

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The drive had been tiring and so we started the visit to Soria quietly with a walk around the Park of the Alameda in Soria. The official name is the Alameda of Cervantes, but apparently the locals also know it … Continued

Santo Domingo to Soria

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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

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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