spain: blackout

A multinational blackout while guiding a tour group? Not an experience I want to repeat, but it’s funny how Rafa & I had such intertwined experiences while in completely different places. Here’s our story:
Read More »spain: blackoutA multinational blackout while guiding a tour group? Not an experience I want to repeat, but it’s funny how Rafa & I had such intertwined experiences while in completely different places. Here’s our story:
Read More »spain: blackoutAs a frequent visitor to the Prado in Madrid, I’d seen works by Antonis Mor —known in Spanish as Antonio Moro— for decades. But it wasn’t until the restoration of his portrait of Mary Tudor that I really took notice of these masterpieces.
Read More »found: antonis morWith big-name attractions like the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita-Catedral in Córdoba or the Alcázar in Sevilla, Huelva doesn’t get the attention it rightfully deserves. Stunning architecture, an important industrial past, fantastic cuisine & the 1492 Columbus departure point are only a few reasons to visit this often-overlooked provincial capital.
Read More »spain: huelvaAfter an evening in Avilés, Rafa & I made our way to the largest metropolitan area in Asturias. We hit Carnaval festivities, but I was interested in exploring the city more than the party. With less than two full days in Gijón, we’d have our work cut out for us…
Read More »spain: gijónA long hike that we only did halfway then returned… but this trail has plenty of flowing water, a few flowers (even in January) & lots & lots of sheep. We’ll likely do the entire walk one day, but for now enjoy this partial description of a beautiful river trail.
Read More »el pedroso: río huesna trail