InglaterraLondon51°29’12” N 0°5’34” W 18–20 de abr. 2024, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Flew out of Seattle on the 17th, arriving in London on the 18th. Two days in London but one was lost due to fatigue from the overnight flight from Seattle. Stayed in the Mitre Hotel in Greenwich.Leia mais
EspanhaGijón43°32’17” N 5°39’37” W 20 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Flew from London to the airport west of Gijon (known as the Oviedo or Asturias airport) with awesome view of the coastline while landing. Hiked in the area of Los Lagos de Covadonga in Los Picos deLeia mais
ViajanteWOW what a beautiful view of the Mountains. Is the bridge and mountains in the area of Los Lago de Codonga?
ViajanteYes. The bridge is in the town of Cangas de Onis (which we parked at to take the 50 minute bus ride up a steep and narrow mountain road to Los Lagos de Covadonga where the mountains are visible.
EspanhaCudillero43°33’48” N 6°8’46” W 23 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Spent most of a day in the charming coastal town of Cudillero perched on steep slopes above the narrow bay. Except for limited vehicle access at the bottom of the village all the homes perched on theLeia mais
EspanhaSantiago de Compostela42°52’15” N 8°31’51” W 24 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Left the hotel at the airport early, ran out of time to refuel the rental car, drove in multiple circles at the airport because we couldn't figure out how to turn the rental car in. No signs. EachLeia mais
EspanhaSantiago de Compostela42°52’37” N 8°32’50” W
25 de abril de 2024, Espanha ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We took a full day bus tour from Santiago northwest to the coast visiting numerous places including Punta de Maceiras, which has a picturesque 12th century bridge and stone water mills dating from theLeia mais
PortugalPorto41°10’9” N 8°40’45” W 26–28 de abr. 2024, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
To Porto Portugal by bus the early evening of the 26th. Had difficulties getting into the apartment we had rented (in the midst of a downpour). Ended up at Hotel da Bolsa for the night. Nice breakfastLeia mais
PortugalPorto41°8’34” N 8°36’56” W 28 de abril de 2024, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Our first night in the apartment went well. Eating breakfast and enjoying coffee. Did some more city exploring then took a 50 minute boat tour on the River Douro of the six bridges. Nice views of theLeia mais
PortugalPorto41°9’35” N 8°36’57” W 29 de abril de 2024, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
To the Clerigos church and tower at 9 a.m. We were first in the line! About a 200' climb up circular stairs to the two observation levels near the top of the tower. Beautiful 360 degree views. ThenLeia mais
PortugalQuinta da Regaleira38°47’45” N 9°23’23” W 30 de abril de 2024, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Took a Uber to the bus station then a bus ride from Porto to Sintra. Nice ride with Wifi. Checked in to the Villa Aedan using an Uber - which had a tough time figuring out where it was. I had troubleLeia mais
PortugalPena National Palace38°47’14” N 9°23’25” W 1 de maio de 2024, Portugal ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
We visited the Palacio de Pena and the Castelo de Mouro. Both are on hills so we had to walk up (because the bus we were on got stuck in traffic) and then walk down a pretty nice path into town. TheLeia mais
ViajanteLove the sculpture of animals on bicycles. We're on our way shortly for 3 HR safari drive, 4 - 7 pm.
ViajanteLooks like you took a short nap on the train LOL...Love the photo of the London Bridge.. You fit right in behind the hare,,what a neat sculpture!
Viajante
London Bridge in the background.