The tunnel to the gift shop![gallery]

 


I wake to intermittent rain and wonder if I will get in my hike today.  Last night, the english speaking hosts son-in-law recommended one nearby and it sounds wonderful through chestnut and beech forests.  He also recommend the caves of El Soplao, with unique and rare stalactites growing in an unusual fashion from the wind drafts on the cave.  Another recommendation is the tramway  to see the Picos de Europa the best way and I decide on the cave, the tram and the hike if it fits in, which I seriously doubt.   I am on small mountain roads which I love and do take shortcuts when I see them.  After Michael Jackson sings to me, Chris Issac falls in love and Continue reading