We woke up early in Fuente De for our long ride across northern Spain. We were
surprised to run into fog as we drove around the Picos de Europa heading towards Leon.
It was very much liking driving through clouds. This made it even more surprising when
we emerged from the clouds and were in sunlight looking down on a valley filled with
clouds and fog with peaks in the background
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and higher peaks to the side in the sunlight
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as we watched other cars do the drive we had just completed
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This made an excellent background for this picture
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and Jane even considered diving in
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Nearby was a statue of a deer
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that we greeted
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We took pictures of Suzanne against the background of the mountains
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and then were on our way. Along the way we saw some remarkable views like this
reflection
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The goal was to be in Astorga by 2PM to meet Jacobo and Barbara. The ride was longer
than expected so we just made it to find them at the cathedral
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with the pilgrim on top
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that was next to the Gaudi church
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with the stork's nest on top
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Of course, all of this made everyone including
Jacobo
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Barbara
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Suzanne
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Benjamin
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Jane
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and Sarah
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hungry, so we ate some
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Benjamin played on the plaza
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and we then drove on stopping next at Benevente to see the castle
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that is the Paradores there. The kids had sandwiches
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in this picture taken by Jacobo
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and then we followed their car
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to Cambados as Benjamin slept
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