It sounds like we left Portugal just in time as I’ve read that the Portuguese farmers have blockaded some of the border crossings into Spain as part of the growing EU wide protests. We actually saw some tractors congregating on the side of the motorway this morning as they prepare to mobilise for their own protest.
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| Pyrenees in the clouds |
We managed to drive through a vast swathe of vineyards to reach Elciego in the Rioja region unscathed. It’s a lovely medieval village that boasts many wineries, one of which has a bodega designed by none other than the famous architect Frank Gehry.
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| It’s certainly a contrast |
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| The more usual architecture |
One of the joys of being in this region is the choice of good wines and we found Bodega Muriel where we could buy a dozen Rioja Crianzas for 25 Euros. Hoorah!! We tried one last night and it was so good we bought another box this morning. We’re now on the outskirts of Pamplona in Sarriguren surrounded by high rise flats and the sound of children playing basketball in the background. We will head into France tomorrow, taking advantage of the lack of snow on the Pyrenees.
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| Gotta love a cheap dozen |
It’s not only wine they do well here; they also do good doors.
