Covadonga is a famous sanctuary in Asturias, located at the base of the Picos de Europa. A sanctuary is frequently visited mainly by religious people, even important religious figures like the Pope John Paul II. We are not in here precisely for its religious significance. So, why then?
Bleak Asturias and not just the weather
After the unsettled weather we had in Picos de Europa, we decided to change the scene and headed off to the coast and for a nice seafood meal.
Unsettled weather in Picos de Europe
Autumn has finally arrived, it is definitely here to stay.
The architecture of god
Susana and I have been visiting our fair share of religious buildings on this trip, and from a point of view of faith and getting closer to god they do nothing for us.
Monte S Lorenzo – An artificial mountain with weather
Already we were pinning for a new challenge, a new mountain. What did Rioja have to offer? Well as it turns out, not a lot.
Diverse approaches to wine tasting
At last, we are in La Rioja, a trip that Gary and I have been looking forward to for years.
An unforgettable reunion
The next day, Tuesday, we awoke at last to a proper Spanish autumn morning, quite chilly but crispy and sunny. Today we are going to see Eva, one of my best and oldest of friends.
Spoilt by auntie Vito
After a long week in the Pyrenees, enjoying being in the open and away from civilization, we changed scenery completely and spent a couple of days in the city of Zaragoza, the biggest in the county of Aragon, North East of Spain, and only two hours south from the Pyrenees.
Mountain ethics
Walking in a mountainous terrain is a dangerous activity, we know that, yet we still continue, because it is worth it. A calculated risk? Careful consideration is required to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
Posets – surge to the summit
Another day, another mountain, Posets was the second highest peak in the Pyrenees at 3369m, and today we would try to reach the top.