Navasa

A quick flick around Cardona and the markets were marvelous. Stunning vegetables and all the locals out loading up. Yum!!

This reservoir filled the valleys and we think it created some hydro but mainly was a major fresh water source for Spain. There seem to be a series of these on the north. 

Rugged mountains and very old - over 50 million years according to our sources.

Can’t explain just how cute Navasa was. Our small overnight village high up in the hills was charming right down to it’s light switches- above; and toast cooking at Cassa Martin the next morning. 👌🏻

On through the countryside to a real life LEGO looking castle. Up and up we climbed and the views over the valley and local town were delicious. The castle was empty, however Martin found a nearby hotel with suits of amour etc from the same era.

Pompalona was next and one of our guides, Luis, demonstrated the progress of the running of the bulls.

A symbol  on the road of the Camino de Santigo trail - a major Christian pilgrimage for many across the north of Spain - we met some of the walkers - what a dedicated crew.

How's this for a garlic plait - something to aspire to huh?