Soria to Ejea de los Caballeros
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
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
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
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