Exploring with my camera
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
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…
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
Our time in Spain had come to an end and we had to drive from Gijon to Santander to take the Ferry back to the UK. It was sad to leave but at least we could treat ourselves to an … Continued
The Parador in Gijon is on the edge of the town, at the far end of the San Lorenzo Beach from the old town. I’ve talked a lot about it so a separate post seemed appropriate. The Parador The Parador … Continued
The Parador of Gijon overlooks the Isabel la Catolica Park in Gijon, in fact you might say it is situated in the park. It was a joy to stroll here at some point in the day. A brief history The … Continued
On this day we decided wandering in Gijon would be a good idea, so we took a taxi to the town centre again. We were also on a hunt for wine! The harbour We started at the Marina, know locally … Continued
The old town is the Cimadevilla of Gijon, situated on and around the Santa Catalina Hill in Gijon. We took a taxi into the town – I was still on somewhat ‘go-slow’ – and started looking round. Headland The Santa … Continued
The Museum of the Asturian People in Gijon is situated close to the Parador. We visited twice because there was just too much to take in at one time. Spain is very proud of its heritage which it remembers, teaches, … Continued
There is a Sunday Flea Market just ten minuates away from the Parador in Gijon – obviously we had to visit! Sunday Flea Market The Sunday Flea Market is the biggest and busiest in Gijon and it was fun! After … Continued