A comfortable night wakened by gentle tolling of cow bells and bird calls.
Having spent the previous few days on the move we decided to stay put and have a walking expedition. We cycled a short distance to get to the start point where a friendly shepherd directed us onto a steep path up the hills of Picos de Europa to the north. This turned out to be quite strenuous with M1 declaring himself not match fit for walking but got there in the end. Scenery spectacular in warm sunshine. Stopped near the snow line for an artisan lunch of bread and cheese before embarking on the steep downward path. The variety of green and verdant trees and bushes with heather and broom etc was remarkable especially so at this time of the year. The countryside lives up to its name of ´Green Spain´. There were plenty of raptors in evidence, together with a myriad of small butterflies and other insects which would have delighted the grandchildren. No frogs yet though!
An evening at the van for pasta then a coffee and cheap Spanish brandy as a sleeping mixture followed in the camp bar. Marvellous!
I am spending too much time and effort trying to post messages on the blog and stay in contact with the new phone. Frustration mounts.
Having spent the previous few days on the move we decided to stay put and have a walking expedition. We cycled a short distance to get to the start point where a friendly shepherd directed us onto a steep path up the hills of Picos de Europa to the north. This turned out to be quite strenuous with M1 declaring himself not match fit for walking but got there in the end. Scenery spectacular in warm sunshine. Stopped near the snow line for an artisan lunch of bread and cheese before embarking on the steep downward path. The variety of green and verdant trees and bushes with heather and broom etc was remarkable especially so at this time of the year. The countryside lives up to its name of ´Green Spain´. There were plenty of raptors in evidence, together with a myriad of small butterflies and other insects which would have delighted the grandchildren. No frogs yet though!
An evening at the van for pasta then a coffee and cheap Spanish brandy as a sleeping mixture followed in the camp bar. Marvellous!
I am spending too much time and effort trying to post messages on the blog and stay in contact with the new phone. Frustration mounts.
Left to right: Morning at La Viorna; La Viorna HQ; Nearly missed him!!; Lunch spot; Couloir - Pico de Europa
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