Friday 3rd
Another day in the towering Picos. We parked up at Poncebos and walked for just
over an hour along the well known Cares Gorge walk – the steepest part! To say
it was impressive is an understatement! The path was created when a water transport system for hydro power was
literally carved out of, and through the rock. You can still see some of the
open channels. It was completed in 1925 at the cost of 45 lives lost. The sun
was shining and it was an incredible 29 deg C – in October?
only way is up.....
go away - I've eaten it all!
incredible path in the distance
We sat and had lunch accompanied by an
inquisitive goat herd.
That evening we stayed at a site in nearby
Avin which was very nice and nearly empty!
Sat 4th
Covadonga! What a name for a very important
religious site. The Santa Cueva is a cave where the the Virgin Mary supposedly
appeared to warriors before a battle in AD722. The pool below the cave is
supposed to ensure marriage within one year to women who drink from it. Tina
left the cave very thirsty…………
cave with altar
Covadonga
The lakes 10km above are beautiful and the
road up has to be seen to be believed. We parked up at the bottom and scooted
up as the Saturday drivers were terrible and very selfish when confronted by
the van. We overtook several cars on the way up. J What
a great place. The old iron ore mine was also worthwhile exploring with amazing rock formations.
scoot made it!
beautiful lake - very high up
welcome to the iron mine
light at the end of..................
amazing rock formation
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