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
Jaca to Sos del Rey Catolico
The days in Jaca had been most enjoyable, and informative, but sadly it was time to move on again, so we set out to drive from Jaca to Sos del Rey Catholico. It... READ MORE
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Burgos to Soria
We had a good week in Burgos, in spite of the cold, but now it was time to move on to Soria.
Burgos Cathedral and other churches
Burgos Cathedral and other churches in the city are all well worth visiting, and revisiting. They all have something different to offer and you can easily spend many hours in each of them, enjoying the details.
The Camino in Burgos
I wanted to trace the route of the Camino in Burgos because later in the trip we would be following, by car, this famous route across the north of Spain, and more as travellers than pilgrims.
Museums in Burgos
On this visit we decided to visit two remarkable museums in Burgos which we had not previously seen, and both were rewarding in different ways.
The River Parks in Burgos
The river parks in Burgos1 lie on either side of the River Arlanzon which flows through the centre of the city. There are always people walking on the paved ways above the river, and along the river banks. At times … Continued
The Market in Burgos
On Monday, our first full day the town, we set off to the market in Burgos for some fresh provisions. Well, you live and learn, and Mondays are not good days; the fish stalls are all closed and the other … Continued
Off to Spain!
It has been a long, hard year but finally we were setting off for Spain again on a long-anticipated trip to the north of the country. The trip The trip was planned with no overly-long car journeys and opportunities to … Continued
And then it was over
Six weeks in Spain suddenly came to an end and then it was over. It felt like we had been away a long time, and yet hardly at all. There are so many wonderful memories!
Cangas de Onis
Cangas de Onis is a town with two rivers, the Sella and the Guena. We explored a little, bought some beans and cheese to take home, and then sat down with a coffee. Pictures are fuzzy because I put the … Continued
Parador of Cangas de Onis
The Parador of Cangas de Onis was a wonderfully relaxing last stop on our travels in Spain. It stands on the banks of the Sella River just outside the town and in the foothills of the Picos de Europa.