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Photographing, Montjuic Cemetery – Part 1

Photographing, Montjuic Cemetery – Part 1 Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving.  What you have captured on film is captured forever…it remembers the little things long after you have forgotten everything. ~ Aaron Siskind I love … Continue reading

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A Little Rest for the Weary

A Little Rest for the Weary I like the pause that tea allows. ~ Waris Ahluwalia I’m writing this post while taking a cup of tea on the deck of my sister’s place.  Also typing this on an actual keyboard … Continue reading

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No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked So last night was one of those cup issue nights. You know half empty, or half full?  You see there was a fiesta in the harbor last night.  So of course, there was a band, … Continue reading

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The Cathedral at Santiago de Campostela

The Cathedral at Santiago de Campostela So today I spent the day at the Cathedral in Santiago de Campostela the purported resting place of the apostle Saint James. The cathedral is a pretty amazing place. A tourist attraction, Christian holy … Continue reading

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Santiago de Campostela

Santiago de Campostela Santiago de Campostela is the finish point for Camino hikes.  It is the purported resting ground for the remains of the apostle St. James in its ornately decorated Cathedral. The city is packed full of religious themed … Continue reading

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Walking Gijon

Walking Gijon I wrote in my piece last night about winding down here in Gijon.  There are some interesting contrasts to Oviedo where I had previously been hanging out.  First, the obvious Gijon although only about 49 miles north of … Continue reading

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Winding Down in Gijon

Winding Down in Gijon Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time – Bertrand Russel It’s interesting to be doing my standard Sunday night post from Gijon on the northern coast of Spain.  I’ve gotten pretty far from my normal … Continue reading

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The Aquarium in Gijon

The Aquarium in Gijon My first full day in Gijon and I decided to head to the aquarium.  It was a nice little aquarium in the format you see a lot of them in these days.   It started with a … Continue reading

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Last day in Oviedo

Last day in Oviedo One last day in Oviedo before I head for Gijon. A few last shots from around the city including an ancient Roman fountain still in tact, and my first bowl of a fabada (fava been stew … Continue reading

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Camino Primitivo – Day 2

Camino Primitivo – Day 2 A little more regular of a hiking day on day 2, up in the dark, got ready and out the door about 8:15. Misty morning, pretty but was burning off and knew it would be … Continue reading

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