Sos to Argomaniz
Sos to Estella We took the usual road into Sanguesa but this time crossed the River Aragon, leaving the town behind us as we drove westwards along the river valley. The valley is... READ MORE
Walking round the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico
Somehow I managed to mislay my photographs, and so for a second time I walked around the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico. It is a good way of seeing the town, and... READ MORE
A visit to Uncastillo and Luesia
We set off from Sos to visit Uncastillo, and Luesia. We had been to Uncastillo in the past, but Luesia was new. READ MORE
A Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge
The day dawned sunny and warmer, and we decided to visit a Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge, where we had walked in the past. READ MORE
A morning in Sanguesa
We decided to spend a morning in Sanguesa on market day because I was hoping to find another jersey – it is rather chilly now! We were installed in the Parador of Sos... READ MORE
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The Citadel and the Taconera Gardens in Pamplona
It was a cold, grey day but we are intrepid explorers (!) and so we set off to see the Citadel and the Taconera Gardens in Pamplona. We took a taxi to the far side of the Citadel and planned … Continued
Another day ‘mooching about’ Pamplona!
Well, some people may think we are ‘on holiday’ but ‘mooching about’ Pamplona is proving hard work. This is our first visit to the town and so finding our way round is one of the challenges. The weather has also … Continued
The Cathedral of Santa Maria in Pamplona
The Cathedral of Santa Maria in Pamplona was must amazing – indeed overwhelming. It is a vast complex of buildings and difficult to photograph with the current gear so this is only a taste of the outside. A brief history … Continued
A day ‘mooching about’ in Pamplona
It was put to me that we had spent a day ‘mooching about’ in Pamplona. Now, this seems to suggest aimless wandering so I thought it might be worth listing what actually happened!
Sos to Pamplona
We were on the road again – travelling from Sos to Pamplona this time. There is a dual carriageway from one to the other but we opted for quieter secondary road which looked attractive on Google maps. Where would we … Continued
A Day in Uncastillo
We decided to spend a day in Uncastillo, a small town which we had visited before. We hoped to see inside the Romanesque church, which had been closed on the previous visit, but it was firmly closed, again! A brief … Continued
A Walk in the Countryside
We had done a lot of exploring and I felt I needed a walk in the countryside. So we took the path down the hillside from the Parador of Sos with the aim of also viewing the Monastery of Valentunana. … Continued
A visit to Sanguesa
I thought we should have a visit to Sanguesa while staying in the Parador of Olite. We had popped into the town on a previous visit and I thought it would be interesting to return. A brief history Sanguesa was … Continued
Sos del Rey Catolico
We had stayed in the magical hilltop town of Sos del Rey Catolico1 in the past and always enjoyed the days spent here. It is One of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain which may be a marketing ploy but … Continued
Parador Sos del Rey Catolico
The Parador Sos del Rey Catolico is just fabulous! The accommodation is excellent, the staff are helpful, and the food is marvellous.