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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Antas & Cromlechs in Portugal
Driving to or from Lisbon is always a good opportunity to seek out megalithic remains off the beaten track and this year we found the anta below at the roadside, just outside Mora, and in the town there is a new Megalithic Interpretation … Continued
Megalithic sites in Portugal – Cromlech de Almendres
It is perhaps surprising to those who regard Portugal as a golfer’s paradise, which of course it may well be, or a beach destination, to find that it has a rich collection of prehistoric sites. Do take time to seek … Continued
A relaxing start to travels in Portugal
There are many different ways in which one could begin a trip to the interior of Portugal and one which I particularly enjoy is a flight from the UK into Lisbon airport, arriving at the end of the day, and … Continued
Setting off in Portugal
How do you begin a trip to Portugal?
Portugal Travels
Photographs from last year’s visit to Portugal were never posted so I am planning a bumper edition of Portugal posts this year! Flying from Gatwick to Lisbon is an easy way to travel to Portugal from the UK. In 2017 … Continued
Walking around St Barnabe
The time in Brittany was coming to an end and the last walk was around St Barnabé.
Gargoyles & Grotesques in Sizun
Gargoyles and grotesques abound on the outside of The Church of St Suliau in Sizun! This is perhaps my favourite of the Enclos Paroissial. It is situated at a crossroads in the middle of the village. The tall, thin spire can be seen … Continued
The Church of La Martyre
The Church of St Salomon in La Martyre is a remarkable Enclos Paroissial, situated in a small village near Landerneau. I spent time here in a previous year but each time I visit I see something different, or perhaps just differently.