Probably one of the most adventurous trips we have ever made was the one in Borneo. There we lost our clothes in the darkness of the jungle, frequently greeted a poisonous green snake on our way to the toilet, got our clothes flooded in sweat on a daily basis and slept next to a swarm … Continue reading Borneo
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Lavender and Ice
What a feeling to walk next to the lavender fields at dusk! The scent of the air is so incredible, the colours so warm. Being in the lavender fields in the Provence is an experience, not only for the beauty of the never-ending purple carpets that cover the undulating fields, but also because it gives … Continue reading Lavender and Ice
Lavanda y hielo
¡Qué sensación la de caminar por los campos de lavanda al atardecer! El aroma que flota en el aire es increíble, los colores tan calados. Estar en los campos de lavanda de la Provenza es toda una experiencia, no solo por la belleza de las interminables alfombras púrpura cubriendo la tierra ondulada, si no también … Continue reading Lavanda y hielo
Three-cushion carom
Naples is all chaos and wonder. Naples is not an easy city and in order to appreciate it, one has to go there free of all judgement. Parts of the old city is crumbling as Havana, but without the Caribbean allure, it is decadent as Lisbon, but without the colourful tiles or the charm, some … Continue reading Three-cushion carom
Carambola a tres bandas
Nápoles es a la vez caos y maravilla. No es una ciudad fácil y para apreciarla hay que ir sin espíritu crítico. Hay partes de la ciudad vieja que se desmoronan como La Habana, pero sin el aval del Caribe, es decadente como Lisboa, pero sin sus azulejos de colores y su encanto, algunas esquinas … Continue reading Carambola a tres bandas
Pilgrims of thought
We arrive to Santiago de Compostela, pilgrimage destination of hundreds of people that arrive here every day, after walking hundreds of kilometres on their warn out boots, following the steps of Saint James. Somehow for us is easier, since we arrive here on board of the comfort of Polaris, without undergoing the miles of physical … Continue reading Pilgrims of thought
Peregrinos del pensamiento
Llegamos a Santiago de Compostela, destino de peregrinaje de cientos de personas que llegan a la ciudad cada día, después de haber caminado cientos de kilómetros con sus botas desgastadas, siguiendo los pasos del Apóstol Santiago. De alguna manera para nosotros es más fácil porque llegamos a bordo del confort de Polaris, sin sufrir las … Continue reading Peregrinos del pensamiento
Like migratory birds II – Ebro Delta special
On the second day with Dani and Marta we go down to the Ebro Delta and spend the morning walking around La Tancada, a lagoon that hosts thousands of flamingoes. As it couldn´t be any other way, in the afternoon we have another delicious and copious lunch at the nearby town of Les Cases d´Alcanar. … Continue reading Like migratory birds II – Ebro Delta special
Como aves migratorias II – Especial Delta de l’ Ebre
En nuestro segundo dia con Dani y Marta bajamos al Delta de l´Ebre y pasamos la mañana caminando alrededor de La Tancada, una laguna donde viven miles de flamencos. Como no podía ser de otra manera, al mediodía nos apuntamos otra deliciosa y copiosa comida en Les Cases d´Alcanar, un pueblecito cercano. De todas todas … Continue reading Como aves migratorias II – Especial Delta de l’ Ebre
Like migratory birds I
Heading east we arrive in Zaragoza. Our main objective is to meet old friend Marisa. It is also our first encounter with the Ebro river in this trip, and of course we also take the opportunity to stroll through the city and visit El Pilar, its famous cathedral. It´s great to meet Marisa and David, … Continue reading Like migratory birds I
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