23.16 Pico Pienzu, Picos de Europa: Upon and between mountains and oceans, animals, too.
One bird after another. Jen is forced to hide as we approach peak. Jen posing before bird-attack after stage three of the hike. Major climb still ahead. 'Brain' hasn't explained to 'face' what's coming. Bird ceases attack after noticing an even more ferocious husband than itself. Instead, 'shows us the wing'. What a great hike and experience. With views over the Bay of Biscay and by extension, The Atlantic Ocean to the south and exceptional sights of Picos de Europa, (the peaks), our day was made. We were fortunate that the apartment manager took an interest in us and came up with the suggestion. By the way, what a guy. From the car park, we followed a trail through a forest that could have been in Oregon. The fragrances were of spruce and pine but we could be wrong. It was easy on the glands until the strong smell of dung superseded it. We came across horses with their foals, large herds of cows and calves, sheep and of cours...