summertime dreaming
I think it was while I was watching Rick Stein’s latest programme on Spain that I first got the idea of taking a train trip across the top of the country. And talking with Ricardo yesterday brought it all back as he is from Galicia and our conversation had turned to travel. So I asked Ricardo for some ideas of where to stop and it turned out that we will have to dedicate at least a few hours to this topic once my plans firm up a little.
The first concern will be money, of course. But if Peter continues working as much as he has been then he should be able to take some time off and come travelling, and we both should be able to keep the house going in August without working fulltime. But my main concern is the cats. I reckon this trip will take at least ten days, and there is no way I can leave Azar – even with a cat sitter checking in – for that long. So I will start looking for someone (Jessica, are you reading this?) who might want to come and stay here while we’re gone. Of course the beginning of August isn’t the best time to visit Sevilla, but I’m sure someone wouldn’t mind free accommodation in exchange for cat sitting.
Next, how to go? I was thinking by train because, well, I like trains. But Ricardo said that taking buses between stop-offs might be easier (and cheaper) as there are more bus routes. So this would mean flying Sevilla-Santiago and later flying home from San Sebastian. Another option is to find a friend with a car who also fancies this summer adventure…
And so, it’s all up in the air and depending on many, many things, but it’s very exciting to think about. I’ve never had a summer holiday like this before.
Have you got any summer travel plans?
Your plans sound wonderful! I hope to be in Prague and the Czech republic for at least a month, and then probably Northern Thailand until the semester begins in September. Can’t wait!!
The northern part of Spain is wonderful and to travel across by train would be excellent. Enjoy the journey.
Northern Spain is uncharted territory as far as we’re concerned but I’m sure it will be well worth organising a trip to take a look & also to enjoy a well-earned break at the same time. Hope it all works out. We are remaining in the UK for our holidays & just hope we get some reasonable weather at the appropriate times!
late reply as ever but I love your holiday plan – not dissimilar to the one Russell and I were going to do before we decided to go to Nashville. I can’t wait! Nashville! His parents live there, and it’s where his roots are so seemed to be good plan. Some time on the beaches of North and South Carolina too, and two nights in the mountains. Maybe the next one will be to Spain and we can link up. xx