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 |
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![]() 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 |
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![]() 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! |
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![]() The more "modern" City down below |
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