Well, the time has finally arrived as I prepare to head down to Brisvegeas tomorrow, to fly off to Europe!!
Have 6 weeks travelling and exploring these countries, and am very excited. Have heard so many beautiful accounts of the stunning countryside, little medievil villages topped by a looming castles, snow capped mountains, the white washed villages, acres of olives groves and vines, stunning architecture and mooooore.
Have 4 days in Madrid, then head to Segovia, Salamanca, Ponferrado, Santiago ... then into Portugal to porto, Tomar, lisbon, Evora and Elvas. Back into Spain to Seville, Ronda, Granada, Alicante, Valencia, Zaragoza and San Sebastian. Lots of day tripsout from these towns too. I then catch the train and head into France up to Paris for my last weekend on the 1st and 2nd December.
I am doing my own thing, exploring where I want to go, and aim to see maany castles!! Doing it solo, on trains and buses.
Quite a few of the hotels I will stay have wifi, so will hop on IIS and catch up with what is going on. Also taking my Canon this trip, so will take some pics of the N.Hem skies, with maybe a comet.
Take care all, and I will be back ..... adios amigos.
Safe travels Liz. The missus and I were talking about adding Portugal to the trip we hope to do in 2013, so will be interested to hear how you get on. Did visit Lisbon as a 6yo in 1969 enroute to the UK on a ship, turned out they were in the middle of a coup or revolution so there were tanks and soldiers everywhere. Should be a bit more peaceful these days.
I am sure one of your day trips out of Madrid will be to the amazing World Heritage
listed city of Toledo. Apart from getting lost in the labyrinth of narrow streets,
highly recommend to take a walk up the road out of town to the hill that overlooks
the town for an unforgettable view.
North of Zaragoza in Aragon, there are some nice quiet Pyrenees valleys to
explore such as up Valle de Hecho if you wish to escape the hustle and bustle.
Portugal is also a great destination to explore and you don't have to go far off the
main highways and onto the maze of country roads to find yourself in another world.
Yes, Gary, definitely plan to head north from Zaragoza on a day trip to the mountains/Pyrenees. Had wanted to stay up a bit higher, but the logistics were too much.
I hear that bullfights are now banned in Spain, I havent followed this up to be sure though.
Going solo is probably the best way to go as you get to do your own thing without feeling guilty or stressed.
Enjoy Liz, stay safe, and I very much look forward to your pics and travel story updates.
Going solo is probably the best way to go as you get to do your own thing without feeling guilty or stressed.
Enjoy Liz, stay safe, and I very much look forward to your pics and travel story updates.
Dont mind it all Suzy, as you say, noone there to annoy you, amnd it doesnt take much these days!!
Hope my FB amigos dont get sick of this trip, as I plan to post quite a few pics there ... daily.
Well, my first time on IIS fro awhile so will need to have a look around to see what is going on!!
Have had 4 days in MAdrid, and now in Segovis, NW of MAdrid - a bful little town with old city with cathedral and castle etc, but a huge and amazingly well preserved 2000 yr old aqueduct visible from my window!!
All is good, not many stars viewed yet, tho a bright one the other am, proved to be Sirius!!
