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The shortest distance between two people is laughter (note sign in picture)


Real Name: Ian Smith
Lives In: Newcastle, AU
Member Since: May 12, 2002
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iandsmith's new Spain Page

by iandsmith - last update: Feb 19, 2003

Spent a month in Spain and travelled extensively to places like Cuenca, Escorial, Segovia, Salamanca, Avila, Picos (stunning), Camillos, San Sebastian (Donostia to the Basque), Olite, Ochagavia, Ordesa National Park, Val d'Aran, Andorra, Besalu, Figueres, Barcelona, Montserrat, Salou, Almeria, Trevelez, Seville, Granada, Pueblos Blanco, Ronda, El Chorro.
This is a picture of the bridge at Besalu (historic capital of the region of La Garrotxa) parts of which are over 900 years old. That is the bits that haven't been battered by war or floods. The tower was added in the 14th century after the 1315 flood but was removed around 1880. At the end of the Spanish Civil War two arches and a part of a third were blown up but, finally, in 1965, the complete reconstruction of the angular bridge was finished.
If you want more pics, check the travelogue out, especially the Andalucia one which is a personal favourite of mine.

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Pros:"Castles, Picos de Europa, history."
Cons:"Not a lot of variety of food"
In A Nutshell:"A worthy destination"
iandsmith's Spain Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 18 - Photos: 18
 
Restaurants
Tips: 4
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 18 - Photos: 17
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 4 - Photos: 2
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7

iandsmith's Spain Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Spanish tit-bitsApril, 2000 13
Ronda, Cabo de Gata and El ChorroOctober, 2000 8
Segovia, Salamanca and othersOctober, 2000 8
More left oversOctober, 2000 3

Comments for iandsmith about Spain
Trekki Thu Oct 12, 2006 08:31 UTC
 What a page Ian !! You really saw a lot while touring in Spain. And great inspirations for me here, I also want to hike in Picos de Europa one day. Ahh and Gaudi - I simply adore him ! Smiles from here :-)
Roadquill Tue Aug 22, 2006 02:43 UTC
 I know I had a typo on soldier, but now I can't find it. Good Spain tips. One of my favorite places. Cheers, Karl
karenincalifornia Wed Aug 9, 2006 15:48 UTC
 How lucky you were to be able to spend an entire month in Spain! I'm planning the next big one - to Spain and your pages have helped me immensely!
nepalgoods Wed May 17, 2006 07:53 UTC
 Great overview of this beautiful country!
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