Luarca, Candas, Oviedo
We wake up in Luarca |
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The men in the mural behind me were the Founders of the town and sat at that very table when they established it |
This wall of tiled murals tells the history of the town
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Even the streets are paved with beautiful tiles |
These are vaults in the cemetery... |
...next to the more traditional grave sites |
Our new friends are good sports; Joyce borrows a hat as we travel on the way to Candas
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A famous Portuguese architect designed this performing arts center, with the hope it would generate as much interest as the Guggenheim Museum did for Bilbao. It hasn't... |
Parts of the Arts complex |
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Professional photos; One of the ceiling inside the Auditorium |
Another of the entire complex |
A professional aerial photo of Candas |
Photos from our camera as we explore the rest of the town |
We use our free time to enjoy views of the Mediterranean |
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Ever higher! |
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On the way back to the ship, we stop for coffee where an accordionist is playing Waltzes. We can't help but join in. |
Our lessons came in handy; John shares his talent with another customer |
One of our fellow travelers teaches us the proper way to filet a fish |
Despite the language barrior, we are beginning to meet and "communicate" with others in our group |
A glass of wine always helps break down barriers
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Oviedo: San Julian de los Prados, 9th c Parish Church |
Do the math. That's really old! |
The more "modern" City down below |
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