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Nancy and Doug Trips
Nancy and Doug Trips

Nancy and Doug Trips

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
Our lifelong travel bug has given us our most prized ‘possessions’ - the many memories from business and especially family trips.
 “Take only memories, leave only footprints.” もっと詳しく🇨🇦British Columbia
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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    An early start
    An early startFresh squeezed summons de MarandaNot that many thus farAirport signs in the highway 12 miles to the cityEggs and toast across from the churchLesia de Lucia San Psie de LavavollaSo pretty!Santiago as a pilgrimI'm alone?Pulpo tapaLively local placeLunch spotThe City coming into view1I've arrived...at the outskirtsSeems like a long way into the centre and hot...

    Day 6: O Pino to Santiago de Compostela

    2025年6月15日〜16日, スペイン ☀️ 23 °C

    The lively conversation with the high mileage pilgrims the evening before included speculation on how to outrun the anticipated crowds in the final stage of 13 miles. I had not found the crowds an issue as I had a mental framework going in that true pilgrimages around the worlds are often crowded at the end; it isn’t necessarily a more solitary walk which those folks had definitely had a chance to embrace more than I. Thus I would let things flow and try to savour my last day as it almost seemed short yet physically I felt ready to say “done!” As it turned out a rattle of a door in the hallway woke me at 5:15 am. Even though my body said it could use more rest my mind said might as well get going. At least I’d be ahead of the huge youth group staying at the Albergue. Therefore at 0630 am I was very surprised to see them all packed and ready to go. Don’t assume anything! Quick bite at the cafeteria CHE of fresh orange juice and toast with olive oil and the fresh tomato spread that is usually served here at breakfast that I had not yet tried. Then off walking savouring all the usual sensory inputs which gradually faded as civilization crept closer. All my spontaneous stops have worked out along The Way and I decided without checking Google reviews to sit down at a spot on the main road where they offered pulpo galego ie cut up boiled octopus sprinkled with paprika… as a tapa. This is likely the last time I will eat octopus due to a moving show I saw called My Octopus Teacher…..but like trying the escargot in Paris there is a time to just do it. As I settled in, a very pleasant woman asked if I was Camino-ing solo and Sandy from Washington state and I had a very pleasant lunch together. I had about 4 miles left and it ended up seeming quite long as gone were the trees and shade when I entered the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela. Gradually the spires of the church came into view and I walked through the historical core to the sound of a piper but it was hot and I was rather desperate to find my hotel. Once there and tidied up I had to push myself out to take in the 7:30 pm mass which was conducted mostly in Spanish. The bishop said a prayer in English at the end that all the pilgrims make it home safely. I again ducked into a doorway as I walked back to the hotel finding inside a delightful restaurant where I had battered hake with hand cut fries and salad and decided I d drop in again tomorrow.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    On My Grand Adventure! Note the basketball net in this narrow lane! No fixed beliefs!Convent with very friendly nunsThe lovely smell of jasmine❤️1Ceramic dwarfs are loved in this part of the worldFig treeCool bar...leave your name in a bottleNear Concello de O Pina: shoe pots1Billboard!Another well kept market garden next to a restaurantGeraniums in soil caught on the broken off palm frondsA rare palmFuschia bushes...lovely rambling gardensHmm ? Redevelopment..new roof on a very old buildingMemorial to a pilgrim age 69 who died one day from Compestella...Yes! The 2nd piper. Tribute to a Celtic heritage.

    Day 5: Arzua to O Pino 18km

    2025年6月14日〜15日, スペイン ☁️ 12 °C

    The weather was perfect today: temperature, breeze and the sun dotting in and out periodically. Everything along The Way was beautiful from flowers…vegetable gardens…oaks…eucalyptus…birdsongs…babbling brooks and the randomness of Galicia’s gardens. There is no doubt that in trying to organize gardens too neatly, something is lost. It was a bit confusing to find my accommodation and it is the closest thing to an albergue I have stayed in. I was very pleasantly surprised. Not only a decent kitchen and laundry but a spa was available. My luggage had gone to another pension by mistake but was quickly retrieved once Doug had advised me where the Samsung SmartTag was. I was bubbling away and quite enjoyed it. The hunt for dinner proved harder than in other spots but I ended up in a cozy communal café called The Way …chatting with three Americans. Ken and Andre had done the whole Camino Frances and advised me as a solo woman I’d be fine… how did they know??…they were part of a group of 10. The other woman Doddie had just finished her 2nd Camino at age 70, Thirty-five days solo on the Camino Norte which has a reputation of one of the most difficult. I certainly felt the baby in the group but quite alright with it…feeling I had met my personal goals and having no need to stretch further or add on to my 'Essence of the Camino' experience.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    OK here it is!
    OK here it is!No extra room here!Scallops were wonderful but expensive

    Arzua

    2025年6月13日, スペイン ☁️ 19 °C

    Pension Boutique Nene was in some ways the least satisfactory accommodation as the room was very small and there was no place to put anything except the other bed. For some reason the sounds of anything in the building echoed through loudly. The receptionist also gave me inaccurate information about the menu del dia at their restaurant by the same name. It had good reviews so I went there. No such thing. The scallops were good but expensive given nothing else along with them. However this was redeemed by a very nicely served breakfast the next morning.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    National Heritage Monument:
    National Heritage Monument:Baptismal RoomRear view, seems these small Romanesque churches have an upper balconyThe mother and child with crowns as is typical in SpainThis fountain area is quite largeOne wonders if the slope was so that pilgrims could sit and bathe their feetMy three plant amigos along this journey: ivy, climbing roses and the fernDon't slip!Memorabilia along The Way. I have not seen any scattered garbage...very few collecting tins thoughBeautiful oak and eucalyptus treesEucalyptus; I didn't notice a social smell thoughBreak for anise cake at Taberna de ParabispaFresh EmpanadaMy third friend: ferns are cheerful companions that seem to make a home most placesDon't you love this awning; common in this areaPicture just after a reminder about how fate can change the best laid plans...Making empanadasA very pretty spotThe previous pilgrim's hospital, now an albergue

    Day 4: Melide to Arzua 14km

    2025年6月13日, スペイン ☁️ 19 °C

    Another 9 mile day, so started on the late side taking in the main sights. Of note was the large church just as I was leaving Melide. I took note of the water streams which are plentiful, the trees, flowers and especially the lovely birds a twitter in all the trees. Eventually caught up with some people but did not really have any noteworthy conversations today.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Dessert, Americano and a very good red wine at the attached restaurant.
    Dessert, Americano and a very good red wine at the attached restaurant.Melide is known for its octopus which is boiled in large vats and the tentacles snipped and served wOn the way out...the spot I might have eaten at had I not been so tired!Pilgrim Angel sculpture by a Canadian sculptorSaid to be the oldest cross in GaliciaMain town square is quite nice

    Melide

    2025年6月12日, スペイン ☁️ 19 °C

    I had a reasonably good rest and felt energized. The breakfast area was very busy with walkers and cyclists ready to hit the road and there was a lot of luggage for transfer in the lobby. Today is about 8 miles so I gave myself permission to be at the tail of the pack. A kind man pointed The Way out of town after I had taken in Melide’s main sights. I hadn’t realized there was a pilgrim museum as well but had missed its opening yesterday evening. This was a day of Mindful walking and I didn’t mind the intermittent showers. Rolling thunder kept me moving ahead from a very pleasant spot with a restaurant offering a pilgrim’s menu for €16. I reached my destination at 2 pm so took 6 hours with a couple of breaks in which I had a cake and some chips. Although the empanadas were enticing, yesterday’s meal worked out so well I held off.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Academe off by the pilgrim statue as Zinleave Palais de Rei
    Academe off by the pilgrim statue as Zinleave Palais de ReiAlways interested to see what they are growing...The banks suggest that the path is compressed by many footsteps over the yearsView from first stop: San Juan Camino patron saint of the poor and pilgrimsStamp collectingSan Xiao Do Camino built 1200s reconstructed 1800sIt is openThese border the churchSometimes they are family groupsVery pleasant artisanHmm I have time to go in...Succulents on tile roofsThere is a protest of some sort... Cellulose from other sources would not be contaminated.These lads are from Cork; teachers said two are already on sick bay due to blistersComing into the cute town before Melide over a medieval bridgeViews of FurelosStopped for cherries at FurelosThe church was open. Lit a candle to remember Dad

    Day 3: Palas de Rei to Melide 14km

    2025年6月12日, スペイン ☁️ 18 °C

    Today’s walk is 9 miles, so I started late and took my time, arriving before 2. Did the usual routine and decided to keep life simple and have the menú del día in the restaurant. €14 for soup, roasted chicken, an excellent local red wine and pistachio cannoli for dessert! Done just before 5. I decided since it was grey and rather windy to just stay in and relax as I was again feeling quite tired. My body appreciated it! Self care is essential in this trip.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者

    Palas de Rei

    2025年6月11日, スペイン ⛅ 21 °C

    I realized after unpacking, showering and handwashing the day’s clothes, that I was more or less “toasted”. Jackie from hike the Way had warned me that often one feels sleep needs to trip eating. I didn’t want much: found a spot close by, ordered another soup; this one similar to last nights with beans, kale and potatoes. Headed to bed thankful for my practical comfortable room and that I had divided the next stage of 18 miles over two days.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Pilgrim March over the bridge in the rain saying adios to PORTOMARÍN
    Pilgrim March over the bridge in the rain saying adios to PORTOMARÍNNew often made out of the oldGalician stone walls everywhereAscendingTo the summit...archaeological excavation in the areaRoman foundations from 400 BC to 100 ADHeather and ?yellow poppiesSignage is excellent including crossing highwaysCaldo Gelego....this time lentil. Grant joins me for the other jamon bocadilloI wonder what the trees are?Cruceiro de Lameiros 1670 cross, crucifixion and MaryStucco often on top of the rock or bordering Doran interesting variationMonterrei: running of the dairy cows with shepherd herdingA mixed flockWatch your step...what is this like when it rains hard?Same group of teens I saw arrive yesterday playing musicAlong the WayOne of many

    Day 2: Portomarin to Palas de Rei 26km

    2025年6月11日〜12日, スペイン ⛅ 20 °C

    I didn’t sleep well despite top notch accommodation as I was a bit worried about the long mileage day ahead. Surprised it was raining out and rolling thunder delayed my start; a bit disorganized finding umbrella etc. On the other side of the the bridge it rained heavily and I found walking with an umbrella in one hand and poles in the other quite effective. A lot of people seem to have left the same time so jockeying around to allow a steady pace. The rain and crowds eventually settled out. Decided to have soup for lunch as I enjoyed it so much last evening and an Asian man asked me to point it out on the menu. I offered him half my jamon sandwich as it was huge do he sat down with me after insisting he pay for half. Grant is 69 and decided to do this walk as the tour company feels 70 is too old to take the risks of the walk. He was two hours ahead of the rest of his group he says: they are the group that were at breakfast at my hotel and are from Taiwan. We had an engaging chat and he shared his canned white asparagus with me before I had to get on my way. The town of Monterey was particularly memorable with neat as a pin houses next to farm machinery and the barn; in fact the shepherd and his trusty dog herded them out to pasture as I walked through. A lovely day but I was feeling very tired and on arrival in Palas de Rei I passed the town church as I descended to find my hotel.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Medical staircase I and many others have gone up....hoping I don t need to go down tomorrow
    Medical staircase I and many others have gone up....hoping I don t need to go down tomorrowVery nice and just across the bridge!!Galician Soup: beans cabbage chorizoCalle de CampostellaBalconies with geraniumsRomanesque church, quite tallMain squarePriest serving 50 yearsHuge nest atop the church?? Stork, no sign of the occupantThink of all the pilgrims the last 1000 years....View towards the bridge

    Portomarin

    2025年6月10日〜13日, スペイン ⛅ 26 °C

    Portomarin is a very picturesque town with a well kept main street: Calle Compestella. Menu del dia at Supendo Casa de Comides was very good, home cooking: vino blanco, Galician soup, and grilled hake with salad. €15 including dessert and coffee. Walk around town very neat and tidy with lovely Romanesque church moved when they flooded the river to make a reservoir. Saw some teenage boys who were fairly attesting to their Celtic roots.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Sarria railing along the riverfront
    Sarria railing along the riverfrontOn the roadStop oneOak forestsGetting busierOJ breakVending machine in stone structureLunch spotFoxglove??wonder what these are for..perhaps corn storageLast drink before Portomarin 1420 hours 86 FPeople leave stones from home and other things...Pavement cobbles gravel... glad I upgraded my shoes!Last set of stairs into town. 1530 hours.

    Day 1: Sarria to Portomarin 23km

    2025年6月10日, スペイン ☁️ 31 °C

    Perhaps St Christopher, the patron Saint of travellers, is looking out for me as I felt better in the cool, misty morning air after a pretty good sleep. Left at 0640, having a banana and yogurt that I bought the night before as breakfast didn’t open til 7 and expecting high temps. Stopped at 0830 for a bocadillo and my first Aquarius, which is like Gatorade but less colouring. Met Lily, a young woman from Hong Kong. Stopped three times for drinks and s tuna empanada and banis as with drinking do much so needed them. Avoided any problems, although an ambulance had been called for a man about my age, probably who was not feeling well, but it seems he got dehydrated or overheated. Arrived hot and sweaty into a lovely cool room and showered and had a rest.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Sarria train stationSat down at La Isla on the riverfront before check in1Padron PeppersWaterfront in SarriaMy Hotel, adequate, air con on but breakfast too late to be usefulA Escaleria da Donte main staircase to the Camino

    Travel to Sarria and CDG

    2025年6月9日, スペイン ☀️ 21 °C

    Today, Beth is heading home via Paris and Nancy back north to Sarria to begin the Camino walk. The young man at the front desk of the hotel strongly recommended that Nancy take the metro to the train station and Beth take a taxi to the airport. We both had our anxieties about finding our way. For Nancy, the metro path was rather confusing with directions initially to the Line 3 platform and then upstairs to get to Line 10. Rush hour, so she had let three go by and finally got on with all the other sardines. They are renovating the Chamartin station, so not straightforward but eventually found her way to the departure board. Platforms are assigned 10 minutes ahead. 300km/hr to Ourense, but the train halted just outside a very pretty looking town. The schedule had only 14 minutes of connection time between trains, but they held it for our late arrival. Followed the masses and some backpacks with walking sticks to one of two waiting trains confirmed as Sarria. Beth texted that she was at her gate with over an hour to spare. Whew…we did it, Beth!もっと詳しく

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    1Austrias and Bourbons1496-1504 set of panels belonging to Isabelle of CastilePrince Phillip age 9 yearsPhilip I artistic patron of Renaissance EuropeNote the child's set of armour721755-6 Giaquinto ItalianThis decorated a bedroom; one of four panels1738 glass past mosaic with bronze

    Galeria De Las Colecciones Real

    2025年6月8日, スペイン ☀️ 32 °C

    This is a fantastic extremely modern and wonderfully air conditioned museum that opened up next to the Palacio de Real in 2023. No downsizing of one of a kind Royal treasures here! The downloaded audio guide was excellent as were the English written summaries. It is amazing to see such old things in like new condition. Following this we headed back to prep for our next day picking up some decongestants on the way. Thus ended our adventure: both with colds but in agreement we had enjoyed a special time together. The next day, Nancy left first to subway to the train which would take her to Saria and the start of the last 100 km Camino Frances walk. Beth would take a taxi to the airport and fly to Paris where the Novotel was waiting before her flight back to Kelowna via Calgary with WestJet.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    El Mancini overlooking the Royal Palace
    El Mancini overlooking the Royal PalaceSquare outside the Palacio de MadridFresco of main staircaseFamily of Juan Carlos ICharles I SpainHercules fresco in the evening dinner room of Charles IChamber of Charles III finished 1815 Rococo marble silk wall coveringRoom of porcelain decorationThat's a lot of desserts!Real Capilla: chapel of the monarchy 1753Great Grandpa King Alfonso XIIIA last dinner together: split "twin style"

    Palacio de Real Madrid

    2025年6月8日, スペイン ☀️ 24 °C

    As we did not have time to go to Versailles, Europe's second largest palace (and still in active use) was the destination for our one day in Madrid. We found a café kitty corner to the palace and enjoyed our Spanish omelet and fresh orange juice. Then we met up for an English speaking tour of the palace. Beth liked it. We had a break and headed over to the Special Collections wing, which Nancy found amazing, but Beth had to break early due to coughing. Unfortunately, we were both feeling under the weather, and it was 30 degrees, so the bounce in our steps was affected today.もっと詳しく

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    1Night time in the Plaza Espana1Jamon everywhere in Spain

    Madrid

    2025年6月7日〜9日, スペイン ☁️ 19 °C

    We decided to take the nearby tram to the Bilbao Bus Intramodal Station which was very smooth. We had a very comfortable ride on Alsa Supra class arriving at 4 pm. It was hot and extremely crowded at the airport with long line ups for Uber and Taxi. A kind Brit helped us purchase tickets and we took the Metro to Plaza Espana where we were staying.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Side walk cafe lunch
    Side walk cafe lunch1Finally Basque Cheesecake!Dessert picture

    A walk around the neighborhood

    2025年6月6日, スペイン ⛅ 25 °C

    After the Guggenheim we sought some lunch and found it in the pedestrian mall behind our hotel. They had a table at Basko so we took it. Very pleasant although the last few days have been dampened by La Grippe (Spanish for a cold). We had a last lovely organized dinner at Lake which means home in Basque with our group and I had Monkfish and there was Basque cheesecake, lemon ice cream and a light layered treat for dessert! We bid Adieu to the group.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Having coffee in old town Bilbao waiting for our laundry cycle
    Having coffee in old town Bilbao waiting for our laundry cycleBeth heading back with clean clothesTitanium used for lightness durability modality and reflective properties limestone floors roundedGlass, light and drama accented with interior white plaster walls"Snake" by Richard SerraThe Great TreeThe Mama (Spider)What is Beth thinking....1Pop Art Gallery: TulipThe Washing MachineAbstract Expressionism following WW II: Villa BourgheseMan from Naples 1982El Anatsui: made of stapled bottle caps and labels in chicken wire:Rising Sea, Nsukka NigeriaPuppy: a sculpture decorated of flowers

    Bilbao

    2025年6月6日, スペイン ☁️ 17 °C

    The Guggenheim Museum of modern Art was built 1993-97 on site of an inactive factory in a ex prosperous city with 30% unemployment whose leaders envisioned a transformation. The Guggenheim administration in NYC were out of space so consideration was given first to a European location. Salzburg and Venice were in the running and but Bilbao was chosen as the best fit. It was financed by the local interests and paid for itself in 3 years 1.3 million visitors per year. Beth and I agreed that the architecture and setting were outstanding (although being modern art, some of the pieces were questionable in our eyes).もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    The group awaits the quark/cheese making demo

    Sheep farm

    2025年6月5日〜7日, スペイン ⛅ 25 °C

    Our guide reminded us that Spain’s the 3rd most mountainous country after Switzerland and sheep and cheese production has a strong heritage. We passed classic Etxhas. The laxta (latcha) sheep make a special strong cheese only made in the Basque Country. The raw milk is brought just under the boiling point. Rennet is added to coagulate it, and it becomes quark or eventually hard cheese.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Monument to Juan Elcano
    Monument to Juan ElcanoGetaria, very picturesqueGuernica square: photos post bombingThe Gernika Assembly HouseGeneral Assemblies of Biscay BannerAssemblies were held next to the Tree of GernikaAnother great Rick Steves lunch for our groupLunch spot in Guernica

    Travel to Guernica

    2025年6月5日, スペイン ⛅ 22 °C

    On leaving San Sebastian, we headed out to the fishing village of Getaria where the first person to circumnavigate the globe was born. In 1519-1522, Juan Elcano set out with Magellan in 5 ships. Magellan died and only the Victoria with 35 survivors returned. We stopped to appreciate the history of Guernica and the art it inspired. The Spanish Civil War 1936 -1939 started with Franco invading from the South of Spain via Morocco. He won because of support from the other two fascist leaders Hitler and Mussolini. A carpet bombing in the heart of the Basque country assembly house took place on Market Day in 1937; after this, Picasso painted perhaps the most symbolic anti-war painting ever. The painting was in New York until Franco died and then moved to Spain as Picasso wished. We visited the Assembly hall where for centuries Biscay parishes sent its representatives to discussed problems and established laws that governed life, these were abolished in 1876. We had another great Basque lunch in Guernica. Finally, we stopped at a sheep farm to make yogurt (quark) before heading for our stay in Bilbao. Beautiful rugged coastal views and inland mountainous areas with villages nestled between valleys were our views today.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Walkway along the River across from our Hotel Parma
    Walkway along the River across from our Hotel ParmaThe Heart of the CityA French soldier turned gardener designed all the gardens in the City1Tamarisk Trees with their pink frond like blossomsLa Concha BeachThe Sacre Coeur a top the castle on Mount UrguelMaria Christina's summer palace designed by a British architectThe Grand Casino was one of 7 that existed during the Belle Epoch years.The first church was built in the 12th century when city foundedConstitution Square originally included a bull ringFire in 1830s devastated the city paving the way for the Queen's plan.Sacre Coeur1Enjoying a seaview lunch1View from our plates.Tourist boats going in and out of the harbour.As well as kayakersAbout the areaIn the Aquarium. Beth's feet are getting tired!

    Day in San Sebastian

    2025年6月4日〜6日, スペイン ☁️ 18 °C

    Modeled after Biarritz during the Belle Epoch era, the lamp posts are 1920s Art Deco. Queen Maria Christina took waters here for her skin and then helped develop it into a tourist, trade, and industrial centre, and it now has a population of 185,000. A modernistic convention centre now hosts the annual film festival that was established in 1953. The castle was built in the 11th century and atop is a statue of Jesus similar to Rio. We climbed Mount Urguel to the top. Once a fishing port, the area below is now a tourist hub where we enjoyed scallops and calamari frito overlooking the harbour. We then took in the aquarium, which was very good. The Basilica de Santa Maria was not open.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Back into the mountains: the Sierra Alto
    Back into the mountains: the Sierra AltoFirst glimpse of San SebastiánThe main beachFair at the viewpointA rainy orientation to the cityPintxo BarThe next day the weather cleared, a hike and view towards where we were yesterday

    Arrival San Sebastian/Donastia

    2025年6月3日, スペイン ☁️ 20 °C

    Helen explained we are going through the Sierra Alto mountains where we saw again more Etxcha, the traditional Basque home design. In families, the 4th Basque son would be sent to America, often to settle near Salt Lake City and work as a shepherd. In Boise, Idaho, there is an annual Basque festival. San Sebastian is a foodie destination and home to the Basque cheese cake. We entered the next province listening to the history of the transition of power between Franco and Juan Carlos, who then declared Spain a democratic republic. We would see a picture of Juan Carlos's family when we got to Madrid's Royal Palace.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    67% of Pamploma s energy is from renewable sources
    67% of Pamploma s energy is from renewable sourcesMemorial2A pilgrim on his wayWe shared the poles Nancy bought the night before1ObanosBeth along the CaminoOur destination112th century Romanesque BridgeGetting wine out of the barrel at the restaurantAnother great meal!Todays full Camino route...we walked 1/4 of the distanceWineryLovely countryside around the winery

    On the Camino

    2025年6月3日, スペイン ☀️ 17 °C

    We left Pamplona to do a whole day on the Camino. First stop: El Alto del Perdon or Point of Forgiveness. This is a well photographed pilgrim viewpoint and the site of a Memorial to 92 Franco opposers who were killed. It is 770 meter above sea level. Pointe de Reina is 10 km away along the path of the wind and way of the stars. We were dropped off along the Way and walked through the village of Obanos to our destination on the other side of the 12th century bridge in the village of Pointe de la Reina. We were very fortunate that the rain held off until we were in the bus and on our way to a winery lunch in the country side. After we were done and had just closed the doors to the bus it poured all the way to our next stop! You could not have timed things better!もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Our host telling us how the collection was built.
    Our host telling us how the collection was built.Model of a bullring.Tapas and chocolate, the young white wineOld photo of Running of the BullsAddress of the private Basque men's clubMeal set upA paella with pastaPork cheeks with mashed potatoesPutting the men to work doing the servingPart of the gardens in Pamplona

    Bullfighting and a Special Lunch

    2025年6月2日, スペイン ☁️ 16 °C

    Our guide Francisco used to give a talk on the street about bullfighting; until the wife of a bullfighting enthusiast allowed him to bring the Rick Steves tour group in. He collected bullfighting memorabilia and was joined by other collectors. She never had any interest in bullfighting until meeting him but she was glad to free up the living room where he had constructed a replica of a bullring by establishing this collection and enjoys sharing the passion of her late husband with others. She opens the collection solely to the public the week of San Fermin. As a person who has been raised around bullfighting the sport has appealed to Francisco. He told us that as Christianity gained in popularity it became unacceptable to have Roman gladiators, lions and criminals tear one another apart in the arena and bullfighting replaced this culture. The bull is poked by two stabs from the piccolo. The bullfighter attracts the bull through the motion of the cape and his objective is to save the bull. The performance is judged and if the result is negative, the bullfighter must kill the bull by one accurate stab through the spinal cord. It is a dangerous occupation that pays about €60,000 per fight. This generous lady served us tapas and drinks as well. Then we were treated to lunch at one of the private Basque Men’s Clubs where the men in the group
    serve the ladies! You gotta love this matriarchal society!    もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    The Holy Mary Alter
    The Holy Mary AlterThe cold detached MaryA warm Mary that the Matriarchal Basque Christian could feel close to evolved in Art.Note thetwobitches at the base of her feet indicating the descent between ?Castilleand Aragon1Between 1390-1800 both royals and commoners were buried in the churchPre gothic capitalsIt is said to be the best preserved cloister in EuropeThe Ennunciation of the death of Mary.We are now the illiterate ones who don't know how to read the sculptures of the past...2000 year old Basue foundation near Roman villa in the Interpretive area.Romanesque bishop chapel 1200s: simplicity marks Christian introspectionSimple, non distracting...Where we r now...?a Barbie world...where are we really?In the middle between the past and future says this BishopOur guide: All you need to say is "I love you" perhaps the Beatles had it summed up...

    The Santa Maria de Real Cathedral

    2025年6月2日, スペイン 🌧 15 °C

    The next day, we met our local tour guide Francisco who was was both interesting and entertaining. The cathedral is quite unique. There is a small fee to enter and the Bishop here has attached an interpretive center including a interpretation of where we are in 2025 in our spiritual belief. The Holy Mary alter is 1000 years old. Mary was initially depicted as a detached God like unrelatable figure. The matriarch 20 years later is depicted as touching Jesus and thus became more warm, human and relatable.もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Our hotel
    Our hotelLobby of our hotelCaption: come back to the Old Kingdom.Statue of Running of the Bulls near our hotel.Pintxos (Tapas) at Bar GauchoBacalau con gambaCider with octopus and mashed potatoes with truffle plus roasted mushroom with garlic and olive oil

    Arrival Pamplona

    2025年6月1日〜3日, スペイン 🌧 18 °C

    We descended through mountains of mixed forest and fir trees and gradually came into what appears to be a flatter dryer area and into Pamplona. Our guide told us this is a prosperous and modern city that is a leader in the manufacture of green energy equipment such as windmills and solar panels. Home of the patron Saint Fermin and the annual running of the Bulls when the city’s population expands to 1.5 million. We quickly settled into our modern hotel in the city centre and had a couple of hours rest before meeting up at 7 pm for orientation to the city. The tour would pay for one drink and pintxos and then we were on our own.

    NB about Running of the Bills and Pilgrims: This was one of the first regions to convert to Christianity in Spain in the 4th century AD. The scarves worn during Running of the Bulls are white, signifying holy and red, the blood of Saint Fermin. He was one of the first baptized and was decapitated by the Romans. In 711 AD, Muslims crossed over from Morocco at the Rock of Gibraltar. It was not until they crossed the Pyrenees that they were defeated by Charlemagne who then married a Muslim woman to bring peace to the area. The major Christian pilgrimages are to Jerusalem, the Vatican, and Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain where the relics of St James are. The latter was the most important pilgrimage as it could be accessed by much of the Christian world. In Pamplona, Pilgrims continue to enter through the old city walls at Portal de Francis and Calle del Carmen leads to the towers of the Cathedral.    もっと詳しく

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsParis, Basque Country & Camino旅行者
    Our bus
    Our busMountains to trek overOne turn and we are in Spain!The auberge Lillian stayed at: dorm styleRoncesvalles: in the Pyrenees, 4 km from the border with FranceThis Way!1Only 755 km to go to Nancy's final destinationLeafy walkMarkingArrival in town for lunchQuiet and tidy placeIn 1924/25 Hemingway stayed at this still operating AlbergueFlowers even where there is no place to plant them...how nice!1Salads here are very freshBasque music over lunch

    Over the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles

    2025年6月1日, スペイン ☁️ 23 °C

    Our bus travelled through the Roncevaux Pass from Saint Pierre-du-Port to Roncesvalles. Helen told us about Operation Comet and how the Basques assisted the British airman escape Nazi occupied France to neutral Spain. Also the song of Roland from Charlemagne's time: glamorizing the knights of old. The first part of the Camino Frances is a tough hike over the Pyrenees and from the bus we could see the steepness of the mountains. Wewere fortunate to have a beautiful weather day to walk along the Camino (on a beautiful weather and arrived in the village Burguete for a two hour lunch. Like the night before, the salad was wonderfully fresh and Beth had the shrimp and fish stuffed peppers and Nancy had the roasted duck leg which was very good. It was a one hour drive to our destination: Pamplona.もっと詳しく

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