This series of photographs, to be shown one at a time, was discarded onto a pen drive years ago when my blog was Globalhousesitterx2. They got pushed back down the pile, not rejected for subject matter, but more so that I had enough to write about.
It’s been fun sifting through them, reminding me of a time when our future life together wasn’t questioned, and our best travel times have been independent travel via roadtrips. In this case, travelling from the Spanish Coast, through the interior of Spain, to arrive back in France for a repeat housesit. Through this experience, we explored various regions at a leisurely pace.
The reasons they were dismissed, apart from having enough to write about, are varied and are now still worthy of a spot in the limelight.
Let’s say, as a discussion point?.
We were on a natural high after experiencing our first flight of eagles soaring above us. Our subsequent discovery was further down this picturesque area, Ermita Virgen del Camino. A small chapel set into the rocky hills. We were fortunate as it was open to view from the inside, which showed a whimsical arrangement of offerings from travellers. Places like this will always stay with us for their randomness and thought-provoking sights.
Life at No. 22 
Always good to look back and revive memories.
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After I’ve been for a long cycle ride. Many photos have stories attached that I didn’t write about at the time. Preparing myself for future travel 🙂
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Always good to have plans and dream of the future
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Funny how some things stay with you… It’s like that box under the bed, full to the brim of photo memories. Some, so very distant, but some feel like yesterday xx
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It is, Jo, the small things and usually in less touristy places. It doesn’t feel like years ago and it all assists in me working out what to do and where to go walking in the future xx
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Joy of archives – enjoying the trips all over again!
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You’re right, Ju-Lyn, as many of the photos I have loved revisiting. They have also helped to remind me of how grateful I am that we did such extensive travel together when we did.
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Hear hear!
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Some lovely memories there, Suzanne. Burgos is a magic spot. Mel
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Yes, it’s certainly a magical area, Mel x
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Hi. We never know what we’ll “stumble” upon and connect with in a meaningful way. That’s a big part of the fun in life, I think.
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Good point, Neil and one I agree with. It is fun when the day isn’t overly planned, and you have the time to stumble across those travel gems.
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It is so good to revisit older material. I do like this composition
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Thanks very much, Derrick, and it is fun to read older posts.
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One reason I blog is so that I can look back at journeys made. And places I won’t visit again.
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Plus, the interaction with lovely quirky bloggers😎
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True. And wondering where some of them who no longer post or comment have gone.
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I would never disappear without letting everyone know. Or have someone else do it for me. It seems unfair not to let others know.
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I think that’s a prime motivation for many of us Jude
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It’s good to look back, even on stuff already blogged about – I love checking what 3 posts the algorithm comes up with as “related” to my current post and enjoying rereading them. Sometimes it’s impossible to work out how they are related!
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Very true, Anabel. Yes, I enjoy checking out the 3 posts that come up as “related.” Usually, it’s a good opportunity to read and edit.
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How unusual. it nust have been quite the experience to visit the chapel.
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The Eagles were incredible and too far away to capture. With the chapel being a good excuse to stop and stretch our legs and view it.
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Wonderful.
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It was one of those moments 😊
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Beautiful. I didn’t know you on your other blog but am glad to see this photo and learn about the memory it represents.
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Pleased to have you here now and it was a carefree time, housesitting and travelling. It’s also a motivation to keep my eyes on the future and what I can get up to 🙂
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It seems an odd place for a little chapel. Is it along some pilgrimage route? Looks like it was a perfect day for a drive. Always fun to revisit old travel pics.
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I think it must be part of the pilgrimage route by the token gestures inside of the chapel. Funnily enough we were on the route or within near distance from a few housesits. It’s been an aim of mine for years to do a long distance walk. Looking back is hopefully making me more determined to do it. One day 🙂
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I keep thinking of doing the 400+ mile Colorado Trail “someday”, or maybe a rim-to-rim of the Grand Canyon. Maybe nothing more than a dream, with these knees…
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The Colorado Trail would be amazing. You never know, Eilene. It’s a wee operation, and away you go. Plus, dreams keep us going, and we may end up doing something on a less grand scale. Makes those dreams all worthwhile.
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I love looking back at my travel photos! They are like a time machine to past adventures. I miss your Globalhousesitter blog… it was such an inspiration.
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Thanks, Janis for that lovely comment. We miss those carefree travelling years.
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It’s so good to look back on special times and rekindle the memories. One of the joys of blogging too.
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