We stopped for an afternoon in Segovia. It is known for its 1st century aqueduct and Queen Isabela’s castle (where Christopher Columbus received the financial backing from Spain to sail).
Segovia
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Category Archives: Around the World
Ávila, Spain
Photos from a quick stop in Ávila on our way to Talavera, Spain.
Villanueva and Peñalba
Last week we took friends from Minnesota up into the mountains around El Bierzo. By accident we found out that the one time king of Peru was born in this little village (Villanueva).
Village visit
On our way back from an errand we decided to visit a village which we hadn’t been to. We met a really nice couple who showed us around their grove of chestnut trees, pointed out routes to hike, and even sent us home with a bag of their garden potatoes.
Everyone allows Tanzen to take a picture of them
A secret gem
A few weeks ago with found this beautiful little place for a picnic in our valley. We even saw an otter!
S’Mores
Here is a short video of s’more making during our Conversational English activity this weekend (watch for the barbarities committed when people realize you can roast more than just marshmallows).
https://vimeo.com/237400616
On the sea
We took a day to visit the sea with our friends. My goal was to find a petrified sharks tooth. This is how the story unfolded.
Beach Houses
Sifting through shells
Building castles in the sand
Me: “How do you find sharks teeth?”
Her: “You just look for little slivers…like the one you just about stepped on.”
Her: “See, that was a sharks tooth that you missed. I will now add it to my collection and leave you green with envy.”
Her: “Let me count out all the sharks teeth I have found today in front of you so that you feel incompetent.”
Me: “Thank you.” *walks away with head down*
* Conversation may or may not have extra dialogue added.
** She didn’t really say that. But I did feel like that.
England
A couple weeks ago we were able to take a trip to visit friends in England. The Houghtens are working along the coast in Essex and we were able to spend time with them, speak and present in the church where they are ministering, and experience some English food and culture!
Tea Time
Hunting through Used Book stores.
Hitching a Ride
Camino Day 3
Day three on the Camino. See day one and day two.
We had another day of walking, and kept the distance to another 17 km. We hiked from Gonzar to Palas de Rey.
Still feeling happy after two days of hiking!
Fun with friends!
Getting a stamp everywhere we stopped
One guy’s name means “10,000 lakes” in Korean and the other guy is from “the land of 10,000 lakes”
Good morning!
Hiking when the sun comes up
Proof we did the Camino together
Telling stories
Galician Landscape
A Bug’s Life
Watching the pilgrims
Lost in time
We finished with everyone who started, and picked up a couple along the way!
Camino day 2
To read the explanation and see the photos of the first day on the Camino this year, click here.
After we hiked over 30 km the first day, we learned our lesson and did 17 km the second day. We had a lot more time to sit and talk, drink coffee, and “smell the roses” (although I prefer to “eat the blackberries”). Here are photos from day 2.
A misty morning
The concept of the Camino is fairly easy – follow the arrows.
Beautiful pueblo homes
Getting recharged
Group picture!
Helping
Tanzen was kind enough to hold Kate’s hand to keep Kate from falling
One of Tanzen’s favorite things- getting stamps in her Pilgrim Passport
Ready for lunch!