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Jason and Helen drove us out of town to Hoz de Lumbier, a really cool canyon with a trail along an abandoned rail line.

Trail at Hoz de Lumbier

We stopped by the river to skip stones

Skipping stones in cove by river

At the end of the second railroad tunnel, was a remaining support for the trestle.

Old train trestle at Hoz de Lumbier

Below us were some Roman ruins and this abandoned house.

Old stone house along the Hoz de Lumbier trail

Another view of this incredible canyon.

Hoz de Lumbier

After our hike, we went into the town center, then on to Sanguesa where we went into a beautiful church by the river.

Sanguesa church altar

We walked around the town and found these gargoyles holding human heads over a church entrance.

Ornamentation over church door

We drove on to Ujue, and incredible small town on top of a hill. Beautiful scenery and wonderful view of the countryside. Unfortunately, our camera battery died in Ujue.

We drove back to Pamplona, and Rick tried to revive/recharge the camera battery. No luck. We may have to borrow Helen's camera, since this is only the first week of our trip.

A band is playing outside in the square, and a group of people are dancing. Evidently these are folk songs with a dance to go with them that the locals know. Anyway lots of fun. Sort of like line dancing with history.

written by  DRKester on September 20, 2007 from Ujue, Spain
from the travel blog: Spain 2007
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la panaderia

Touring the old city

Plaza de Toros

City model

Town Hall

We continued our walk to the Plaza San Francisco, then back to Jason's apartment for some lunch.

written by  DRKester on September 19, 2007 from Pamplona, Spain
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Our late arrival meant that we missed our scheduled bus from Stansted to Heathrow airport. So we paid 3 pounds to get a guaranteed ride on the next bus. Glad we did, because the folks that stood there standby didn't get on. At Heathrow, we didn't have time or energy to get a meal. Of course, after we got to our gate, we were told there was a delay. On board was awful. More delay and no AC. The seats might fit a 5' person, but even they would be cramped if the guy if front leaned back.

The arrival in Bilbao went well, and Jason and Helen picked us up for the drive back to their apartment in Pamplona. They brought sandwich fixings and other goodies for the ride. They park their car about a 10 minute walk from their apartment, so we dropped Helen off with our bags, and continued on to park the car. It was nice to walk after so much time in airplane, bus and car seats.

Not so straight hallway

View of Plaza Del Castillo from Jason and Helen's balcony

written by  DRKester on September 18, 2007 from Pamplona, Spain
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Still had a few touches before I could drive it. I found a middle seat from a van at a junkyard. Diane and I recovered it with an Indian blanket.

I finished the body work on the hood and put it in place. Also, I ordered a windshield and put it in just in time to take it to its first car show.

Roadster at 1st car show

Looking good.

and the radiator.

and channeled the grill.

Looking pretty good.

Bought the Roadster in Sept of 2003. Pretty straight. Just frame and body.

Needed to get it to our Winter home in Scottsdale, so loaded it into a rental truck.

Looking across at our hotel

Gondolas

Dali museum

St Marks Square

If we had to do it over, we'd start in Venice. Lots to see, and you need to do most on foot. Better to do it before Rome.

written by  DRKester on May 10, 1996 from Venice, Italy
from the travel blog: Italy 1996
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