Nostalgia: A Selection from Andorra.
After thinking about Andorra and selecting a handful of pictures from one of our previous trips, it's not surprising the desire to return is burning within. Andorra is a small, independent, landlocked country surrounded by Spain and France. An arrangement exists in which the heads of state are the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell. Should a belligerent force decide to attack Andorra, then these two major European powers are obliged to defend the country. Should a person wish to communicate fully with the people of this beautiful country, then languages such as Catalan, Spanish, French and Portuguese are useful. English, less so but good enough in many instances. Unfortunately, our newly gained proficiency in Eastern European languages is of little use in the western part of the continent. Da! Maybe, Duh! From Pic Tristaina: Perhaps the phrase, "Blanketing the hilltops" comes from here. Somewhat rocky road on the way back from Andorra's highest, ...