EnglandGreater LondonWalworth51°29’12” N 0°5’34” W 18 april, England ⋅ ☁️ 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 fromLäs mer
SpanienPrincipality of AsturiasGijónBegoña Park43°32’17” N 5°39’37” W 20 april, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 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 deLäs mer
Resenär WOW what a beautiful view of the Mountains. Is the bridge and mountains in the area of Los Lago de Codonga?
Resenär 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.
SpanienPrincipality of AsturiasCudilleroPunta del Castro43°33’48” N 6°8’46” W 23 april, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 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 theLäs mer
SpanienGaliciaSantiago de Compostela42°52’15” N 8°31’51” W 24 april, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 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, EachLäs mer
SpanienGaliciaSantiago de CompostelaAlameda Park42°52’37” N 8°32’50” W
25 april, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 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 theLäs mer
PortugalDistrito do PortoNevogildeParque da Cidade41°10’9” N 8°40’45” W 26 april, 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 breakfastLäs mer
PortugalDistrito de LisboaSocorroSão Jorge de ArroiosJardim Constantino38°43’52” N 9°8’14” W 28 april, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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 theLäs mer
PortugalDistrito de LisboaSocorroSão Jorge de ArroiosJardim Constantino38°43’52” N 9°8’14” W 29 april, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 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. ThenLäs mer
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Anna on the metal stairway in the Clerigos Tower. Most of the steps were steep circular stone steps
PortugalDistrito de LisboaSão MartinhoLargo Rainha Dona Amélia38°47’45” N 9°23’23” W 30 april, 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 troubleLäs mer
PortugalDistrito de LisboaSintra (São Pedro de Penaferrim)Santa EufémiaPena38°47’14” N 9°23’25” W 1 maj, 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. TheLäs mer
Resenär Love the sculpture of animals on bicycles. We're on our way shortly for 3 HR safari drive, 4 - 7 pm.
Resenär 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.