Where winding roads, rusty rails, iffy health and lean budget meet the calm
Wed, Jun 11
Shortly after we left Stockholm we were already north of 60°. Boden (around 66°), (“a drab little place”, the train attendant told us), is a former military town located in northern Sweden, some 80 kilometres south of the arctic circle and about 220km latitudinal north of Iqaluit, Canada. Continue reading “Boden, Sweden”
Tuesday, June 10 is our last day in Stockholm. We are heading north towards the Arctic circle. Our next stop will be Boden. I have already mentioned this a few times in previous posts but we had a wonderful stay at Continue reading “Heading North”
Fri, June 6
Stockholm, the largest Scandinavian city and the first stop for our trip, is stunningly charming. Spread across 14 islands Continue reading “We love Stockholm”
As everywhere in Europe getting from the airport to the city centre is very easy. Take the airport express. It is 48 km from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to the city centre Continue reading “Arriving in Stockholm”
Although only 30 days from landing in Stockholm on June 5th to departing from Copenhagen airport (CPH) July 4th, this trip felt a lot longer Continue reading “Common themes throughout the journey”
It is Saturday and the sun is finally out here in Bergen. It is also summer solstice. We are on the top of Mount Fløyen. 320m above sea level. Continue reading “Summer Solstice in Bergen”
Our Scandinavian trip was anything but short of adventures. In the next little while we’ll take you through Sweden and Norway: perhaps as usually happens, first my posts and then Alex’s videos. Continue reading “Assembling the puzzle”
Currently in Bergen, our Scandinavian trip so far has not been short of adventures. The scenery is spectacular, regardless the frequent rain that has been following us since we left Boden, Sweden. We have loads of photos and videos to process, and many stories to tell when back home. Stay tunned.
Seville was our first stop in Spain and it is almost the last video (Vigo still to come) Alex mange to pull together just a day before our next trip.
One can wander around the beautiful city of Ronda and its magnificent gorge for days. We wish we had more time to explore all of its magic.
Alex’s first video out of the pipeline. We spent a week in Córdoba the third and last (for now) stop in sunny Andalucía. Despite some rain at the beginning we enjoyed this city full of history, architecture, opportunity for meandering by Guadalquivir River, and mild winter temperatures.
This is a wrap-up on our Spanish part of the trip and a catch up for topics left out of previous posts. And although we did dash through Madrid, it wasn’t the main focus of our winter travel. Continue reading “Final notes: Andalucia and Galicia”
Wed, Feb 5
We stand on the top of Castro Mountain, the highest point and right in the centre of Vigo, admiring the spectacular views across the Ria de Vigo, which estuary is sheltered by the Cíes Islands. Its summit is crowned by the Fortaleza de Santa María do Castro, constructed in 1665 and currently an archeological site. Continue reading “Vigo, Galicia”
Sat, Feb 1
I’ve been wondering at what time Alex will take his wrong turn. Usually, it happens at least once per trip. (Emphasis on at least. As a kid, we used to call wrong turns ‘dad’s shortcuts’. I think its an inherited trait. I’m kind of proud about it – A.) We had to check out of our accommodation before 11am. Continue reading “Madrid then and now”
Córdoba, our last stop in Andalusia (for now), founded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC, conquered by the Moors in the 8th century, after being in the Visigoths hands, and eventually seized in the 13th century Christian conquest, is known for the highest summer temperatures in Spain and mild winters with frequent showers. Continue reading “Cordoba feels relaxed”
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