Northern Spain Part 2

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Northern Spain Part 2

Post by Alison01326 » Wed Aug 18, 2010 12:15 am

Before heading up to the coast (a mere 29 miles along the same river which tumbled over boulders through our campsite) we headed up to Fuente De with its famous cable car. A long wait, as it's popular, but worthwhile. The original plan was to ride up and walk down (about four hours) but too much lounging around, and too much clutter to repack in the Bongo meant that we didn't really have time for the walk. Still well worth going up and down in the cable car, though. It certainly made my holiday.

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The rest of the family had been scheduled to get to the other campsite before us but as they were flat out trying to convert a Vauxhall Movano into something liveable in 5 weeks we were receiving regular texts as to progress. They were running late!! We had our first rain on arrival at our coastal campsite - just in time to be putting up the awning so we didn't do a great deal of exploring around the site and the beach, but sat inside all evening and part of the following morning. When the sun came out mid morning, we went down to an almost deserted beach for a few hours. Coming from an area with arguably some of the best beaches in Britain I'm a bit fussy, but this beach was definitely up to standard!! The rest of the family arrived that evening so we splashed out on a four course meal in the hotel behind the beach. Heaven!!! We had the set menu but the kids had the childrens menu - none of your nuggets & chips on that one (and not many eggs, either!). Isaac settled for the veal as he's always keen to try something new (and expensive!)

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Another day on the beach followed and then we decided a visit to Decathlon in Santander with a bit of sightseeing en route would be in order (why Decathlon? Zigi had managed to break both our camping chairs and had also decided that he would possibly get a better (cooler) night's sleep on a camp bed in the awning.

And then .............

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The rear step's revenge

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Fortunately Seymour was still driveable, and the tailgate still opened and closed, so the only inconvenience was that the cycle rack mounting bracket was too bent to put the cycle rack on. Now that we're home, I've got the inconvenience of sorting out the claim form and getting Seymour repaired.
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Re: Northern Spain Part 2

Post by Barrington » Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:58 pm

Great photos Alison sorry about the Bongo hope you get it sorted real quick :(
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Re: Northern Spain Part 2

Post by annie bongo! » Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:28 pm

FANTASTIC photos! Looks amazing!
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Re: Northern Spain Part 2

Post by brorabongo » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:52 pm

Some stunning views you've photo'ed there Alison.
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Re: Northern Spain Part 2

Post by Chris&Gem » Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:21 pm

If you go again, save a seat for me 8) =D>
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Re: Northern Spain Part 2

Post by Jillygumbo » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:05 am

My OH had a heart attack when he saw Isaac peering through those railings! :?
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Re: Northern Spain Part 2

Post by Barrington » Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:12 pm

Some crazy people in spain we was confronted by this guy crossing the road in catalonia,


The cheekster :oops: :lol:
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