Way home…
1. Last boondocking with view on the ocean, not far from Bilbao, while it is raining… 2. Starter with local products! 3. Emile’s happy! 4. Quietness… 5. The rain stops, giving way to a few colorsRead More…
Cantabria and Basque Country (continued)
The next morning, we continue to discover this rocky coast. 1. The ocean passes through the limestone crevices to create this small lake about three hundred feet from the coast. The swell makes the water move, a rather unusual effect! 2. Another arch. Read More…
Cantabria…
Here is the continuation of our discovery of northern Spain, now in Cantabria. 1. Here we are on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, in the Golfe de Gascogne where it is blowing strong that day. 2. Walk in the eucalyptus trees. Read More…
Navarre and Basque Country…
1. As we continue our progress towards the West… 2. … we take a short break in a wind farm. 3. Around midday, we reach Urbasa Natural Park, a gorgeous karst plateau between 2,400 and 3,000 feet above sea level. Read More…
Loarre Castle
1. We stop to discover the superb castle of Loarre. 2. Its fortified walls are still almost intact. 3. The main porch… 4. …and the staircase which leads to the different courtyards and interior buildings. 5.Read More…
Southern foot of the Pyrenees
To protect ourselves from the heat wave that has been raging for a few days, we decide to discover the Ordesa valley, hoping to find some freshness there. In the summer time, access roads are closed to individual vehicles and after a night in the small campground of theRead More…
Pyrenees: heat and geology…
1. After a quiet night at 8,600 feet above sea level, the good weather is in the game. 2. We take the trail again for the descent. 3. We head West through the southern foothills of the Pyrenees, sometimes on small roads, sometimesRead More…
2023 Holidays, here we go!
After a spring somewhat upset by Emile’s diagnosis, it was not until July that VivaLaVida left its winter quarters to resume service. Three days for a big engine, transmission and running gear service – thanks to the Garage BN in St-Martin/FR for the loan of the place –Read More…
Happy New Year 2023 !
It’s time to wish all of you who faithfully follow VivaLaVida’s journey, a very Happy New Year 2023 filled with positive discoveries and adventures! Thank you for your loyalty in following this little blog. ! See you soon for the rest of the journey..!
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