Category Archives: travel, Spain

June, 28th, Vall de Boi, Catalunya. Ever dreamed of a wonderful spot almost reaching the clouds? The mountain lakes are very close to such a place.

June 22nd, Collado de Gelada, Vall de Boi, Catalunya, Spain. One of our utmost pleasures in the mountains is to make a long walk to a mountain lake. After a tiring and sometimes difficult walk, finally reaching the lake gives you the feeling that … Continue reading →

June 2nd, 2013, Val d’Aran. Late spring in the Pyrenees but this year’s weather pattern doesn’t fit the usual scheme. Not long ago, a fresh layer of snow has been whitening the mountains, for a total thickness of more than 10 meters. That together with the sun’s action was the reason for a series of late avalanches on many steep … Continue reading →

May, 29th. The bad weather continues. We ‘ve had one day with sunshine this week, but that’s about it. More rain to come. It’s about time we’re going back to the Spanish sierras, with their fantastic sceneries, fascinating wildlife….  Yes, the call … Continue reading →

April 2013. La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. On top of the Caldera de Taburiente, at an altitude of over 2400 meter, you’ll find Europe’s biggest astronomical observatory of the northern hemisphere, showing impressive skies to the visiting astronomers. The first … Continue reading →

January 14th, 2013. We haven’t seen the sun for quite some time now. (or just briefly) Always cloudy, always rain. Cold rain. Terrible. I hate it.  And now we have some snow. And more snow to come. From what I … Continue reading →