Travels with Fufu, our motorhome
Tuesday 13th May 2025 Although the weather today looked threatening at times and the forecast was poor, we managed to avoid any precipitation. A welcome change from the last 3 days or so. Cangas de Onís: We had a wander around Cangas de Onís last evening as it faired-up a bit, just as the light …
Continue reading "Portugal / Spain Trip 36: Cangas de Onís, Covadonga and Mirador de La Reina."
Monday 12th May 2025 Another day, very much marred by the weather, but we did manage to have a look around the small town of Villaviciosa, where we had intended to spend the night. After I had put yesterday's blog post to bed at Cudillero, we noticed that there would be a possible sunset: Sunset …
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025 Saturday: We arrived at Cudillero around lunch time and parked on the harbour motorhome park. Our view from Fufu when we first parked-up After we had been there a little while, we noticed a large number of coaches (at least 30) coming down the hill towards the town, …
Thursday 8th May 2025 Today, we have headed back to the coast, this time to the Spanish north coast and the lovely fishing village of Espasante, where we will be spending the night on the quayside, overlooking the sea (for free). There are no services, but this is a recognised park-up for motorhomes. Our park-up …
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Wednesday 7th May 2025 We have headed east today, inland from the coast, but within striking distance. We are staying at the small hill-top, walled medieval city of Betanzos, which, continuing the theme of Camino de Santiago, lies on another camino route. This camino is known as the "The English Way". It starts in the …
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Monday 5th May 2025 Santiago de Compostela is one of those bucket-list type of places. Famous as the destination of the Camino de Santiago ("The Way of St. James" in English) and the cathedral where the bones of St. James are reputed to be buried. Pazo de Raxoi (The Town Hall) a French neoclassical palace, …
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Sunday 4th May 2025 Today, after wishing our motorhoming buddies, Jeeves, Michelle and their cockapoo, Layla, a safe journey, we parted company at Ponte de Lima, as they took a more direct route back towards Santander for the ferry. We have moved further north and back to the coast, leaving Portugal for Spain. Perhaps future …
Saturday 3rd May 2025 Heading further north again today, we called at Bom Jesus do Monte en-route to our stop-over at Ponte de Lima, driving at times through heavy thunderstorm rainfall. Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte: This is a Roman Catholic religious site which is built on a hill, near to the city of …
Continue reading "Portugal Trip 27: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga and Ponte de Lima."
Friday 2nd May 2025 We have travelled further north today, mostly on motorways, to the small and ancient town of Guimarães which is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. They have a castle (as you might expect), a basilica and a Duke's Palace. View from St Peter's Basilica in the city centre. We first visited the …
Tuesday 29th April 2025 Heading generally north-east ish, towards our overnight location at Tomar, we called in at a couple of other places, but first, before leaving Batalha we explored the Monastery. Batalha Monastery: We had walked around the outside last evening, but as it was closed we returned this morning, to see inside: This …
"See-u-Later" 