Quick summary before class begins: we scaled a mountain, we saw a miracle, we hiked in the mountain, we came down the mountain, we went to the sea.
The refurbished Roman Bridge in Cangas de Onis, site of the first post-middle age Spanish capital.
Off the bus at the basilica in Covadonga, site of Pelayo´s visitation by the Virgen Mary.
King Pelayo´s tomb...Since modern Spain began with the northern reconquest, he was the first Spanish King.
Team Nichols and Team Gijon 2010, in front of the cave (cova) where the lady (donga) appeared to Pelayo.
The road we took up to Picos de Europa...In the hands of Spain´s best bus driver.
The view we had...estimates have this picture worth 40,000 words.
A lake at the summit of our trip...very Lord of the Rings feel above the treeline.
Ribadesella, the final stop on our trek. Sort of a New England wealthy fishing village feel...
This will be the final post from the teachers. Bags are packed, passports counted and flights confirmed. We plan to see everyone tomorrow (Thursday) around 5…cheek-kiss, cheek-kiss from Spain.
Wow! Of all your excusions from Gijon, this seems like the perfect one to end a fabulous exchange with. So breathtakingly beautiful and certainly memorable. I bet everyone wishes they could stay just a bit longer. We can’t wait to hear all about it.
Haha, sounds like you’re all blogged out…
But your verbal tour of Spain and it’s countryside has been wonderful to follow. It was fun being part of your adventures and your photos are beautiful. Thank you Ron and co. for allowing us to travel with you, if only on a blog, being able to follow you all around Spain was a nice touch! Thank you for the effort, safe travels, can’t wait to hear it all in person! xox