Richborough Castle
It was time to return to London and we visited Richborough Castle and Chilham on the way, reluctant to return to work. The days in Sandwich were interesting, and relaxing, and we are likely to return!
Pamplona to Olite
We had spent a super week in Pamplona, which wasn’t at all what I expected. Now it was time to move on from Pamplona to Olite. Puente la Reina This small town was a disappointment because it just didn’t ‘feel’ … Continued
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
Roman Gold Mine in Northern Spain
Las Médulas is a spectacular landscape about half an hour south of Villafranca del Bierzo. The somewhat bizarre countryside is the result of the Romans mining for gold, and it is now a World Heritage Site. The local population had … Continued
The Romans in Leon
Present-day Léon is a quite magical city – the Romans did a good thing when, around 29BC, the Legio VI Victrix created a military camp, the beginning of today’s city. On this day we set out to find Roman Leon … Continued
Pisoes Roman site near Beja, Alentejo, Portugal
The remains of a substantial Roman countryside villa were found by accident at Pisðes, a few miles west of Beja, in 1967. The villa apparently included over 40 rooms and was occupied between 1C-4C.
Sao Mamede Park, Alentejo, Portugal
Last year we enjoyed a visit to Portalegre and afterwards drove back to the Pousada at Flor de Rosa via the scenic route – through the countryside behind Portalegre – the Sao Mamede Park. It was May and the yellow and … Continued
Travel in Spain, Day 3, Baiona to Cambados
Another fine day and time to move on, over the Ria de Vigo to Pontevedra.