Gijon to Santander
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... READ MORE
The Parador in Gijon
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... READ MORE
Isabel la Catolica Park in Gijon
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... READ MORE
Wandering in Gijon
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... READ MORE
Cimadevilla of Gijon
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’ –... READ MORE
The Museum in Gijon
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... READ MORE
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Quimper to Sizun
A wonderful week at Gouesn’ach, near Quimper, was over and we set off for Sizun in dreadful weather.
The Fine Arts Museum in Quimper
The Musée des Beaux Arts is in the centre of Quimper, opposite the Cathedral, and home to a wonderful collection of paintings in a marvellous building. The collection is an amazing resource which can be visited time and time again, … Continued
The Covered Market in Quimper
It was our last day in Gouesn’ach and I planned a cross-country route to Sizun. However, it dawned grey and wet, with low cloud – not a good day for looking at gardens or wandering around a town. Instead we returned … Continued
Walking in Quimper
We visited Quimper on two rainy days so the photographs are rather dull, but the weather didn’t dampen my delight in this historic town. Our guide on the first occasion was Wendy Mewes in her excellent new book of Walks in Finistère . We parked … Continued
Pointe de Combrit, Sainte Marine, & Benodet
Just down the road from our gîte at Gouesn’ach are two popular coastal holiday resorts on opposite sides of the Odet River – Sainte-Marine and Benodet. They are both good for a stroll, an ice cream, or an evening drink, … Continued
Combrit Nature Reserve
We wanted a short, local walk, and so we crossed the river to walk in the Bois de Roscouré at Combrit, parking at the cemetery. The paths under the trees were quiet, passing a fountain, and a rather odd bridge, and … Continued
Pont Croix
It was a hot day – we had visited the Pointe du Van, stopped in Cléden Cap Sizun, and walked along the Goyen River, and I was ready for refreshment! We found an excellent bakery on the square in Pont Croix and I … Continued
The Goyen River
Wendy Mewes suggested walking the Goyen River from Audierne to Pont Croix.
Cleden Cap Sizun Church
The awesome Pointe du Van lay behind us and we were driving to Pont Croix when we saw this church dedicated to St Clet in Cleden Cap Sizun and felt compelled to stop.
Pointe du Van on the edge of Brittany
The weather forecast promised another beautiful day and so we set off to explore the Cap Sizun, starting with the Baie des Trépassés, with the Pointe du Raz on one side and the Pointe du Van on the other.