More scenery

 Some of the sights we have seen on days 4 and 5.

Sometimes there are fences along the trail. Usually there is an easy way through, like this V shapes side passage. Other times it is an easy to pen gate.

  Various plants 



The grounds of a church and monastery near Ziortza Bolibar.





This chair was setting along the trail, no visible reason why this would be here!


We see quite a lot of bamboo.

There are a lot of water fountains, so we are able to drink when we need to. Many are utilitarian, this one had some artistic flare.




This is a type of Eucalyptus. The leaves are very fragrant. Some fellow walkers from Australia told us they are native to that country.



Modern art with rocks. We have seen this a few times. Ideas forming for our front yard…




The Holly and The Ivy


A man was sitting next to a box of tomatoes along the trail. These were fresh and delicious!

Mystery berries. No, we did not eat.




That is us on a stone bridge, photo courtesy of a couple from Estonia.


Around the Guggenheim Museum.


The puppy






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  1. John TJuly 27, 2022 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks for sharing, looks like an amazing time!

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  2. Doug WellsJuly 27, 2022 at 1:25 PM

    Really enjoying following your progress. Thanks for sharing. I believe the mystery berries are called Italian Arum (looked it up on Picture This). Apparently poisonous and a skin irritant.

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  3. PhilJuly 28, 2022 at 10:04 AM

    The chair was for a bit of respite.

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