АнглияGreater LondonWalworth51°29’12” N 0°5’34” W 18 апреля, Англия ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Two days in London but one was lost due to fatigue from the overnight flight from Seattle. Stayed in the Mitre Hotel in Greenwich. Visited the Royal Observatory, Saw a wild fox mooching food fromЧитать далее
ИспанияPrincipality of AsturiasGijónBegoña Park43°32’17” N 5°39’37” W 20 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 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 Lago de Covadonga in Los Picos deЧитать далее
Путешественник WOW what a beautiful view of the Mountains. Is the bridge and mountains in the area of Los Lago de Codonga?
Путешественник Yes. 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.
ИспанияPrincipality of AsturiasCudilleroPunta del Castro43°33’48” N 6°8’46” W 23 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 theЧитать далее
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Anna waiting for our lunch at a window with a nice view of the town square in front of us.
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View of Cudillero as we came downhill from the cemetery via hundreds of stone steps.
ИспанияGaliciaSantiago de Compostela42°52’15” N 8°31’51” W 24 апреля, Испания ⋅ ⛅ 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, EachЧитать далее
Путешественник The buildings are beautiful. Glad you’re having a great time.
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Kirk, I'm glad your don't have pink hair....see what happens.😉 Enjoy
ИспанияGaliciaSantiago de CompostelaAlameda Park42°52’37” N 8°32’50” W
25 апреля, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 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 theЧитать далее
ПортугалияDistrito do PortoNevogildeParque da Cidade41°10’9” N 8°40’45” W 26 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 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 breakfastЧитать далее
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The view from our room at the Hotel da Bolsa. River in the center of the photo.
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A photo near our apartment with the Luis 1 bridge on the left and the river in right center
28 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °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 theЧитать далее
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Tourist boat trip on the River Doura approaching the Luis 1 bridge - which has two levels. The upper level is not for the faint-hearted.
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View of an older part of the century with a 14th century fortress wall.
29 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °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. ThenЧитать далее
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A view towards the River Douro (south) from the Torre de Clerigos
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Anna on the metal stairway in the Clerigos Tower. Most of the steps were steep circular stone steps
ПортугалияDistrito de LisboaSão MartinhoLargo Rainha Dona Amélia38°47’45” N 9°23’23” W 30 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 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 troubleЧитать далее
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One of the towers at Quinta da Regeleira, a former private estate
1 мая, Португалия ⋅ 🌬 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. TheЧитать далее
Путешественник Love the sculpture of animals on bicycles. We're on our way shortly for 3 HR safari drive, 4 - 7 pm.
Путешественник Looks 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!
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London Bridge in the background.