27.04 & 27.05 Spain: Faya de Pelay, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park and Otal Valley.
Rain each day...the 'drought' in Spain is broken although the 'plains' are dry for a change. We stand opposite the falls in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, some 2,200 feet above ground level.. We commenced Hike-about 27 with a steep climb from the outset. We went upward 2,400 feet without touching a level path. Thereafter, the trail was pleasant, a tiny bit boring, as it was fairly even although the flora were a delight. Nevertheless, the views were, as always, magnificent. Political borders are of course nonsense in nature's purview and this is illustrated clearly as we traipse in a mere few of the gorgeous regions of the world. At the same park, after June 30th, cars may not enter. One either has to walk a number of miles or use the shuttle buses. This time around, our timing was impeccable and we were able to drive to the park on each visit . However, the road, as for many in Spain, is winding and narrow which unfortunately, hardly slows down the ...