In Search of Icons Hidden in a Monastery (Galway, Ireland)
At the Fishing Museum we were told of a ‘secret’ cemetery hidden in the San Franciscan monastery where we have to ring the bell and “they might let you in!” […]
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Valvanera, an 11th Century Monastery in La Rioja, Spain (& the Journey There)
October 14, 2014. On our drive through the province of La Rioja in Spain we spotted this unusual rock formation in the village of Anguiano. We were on our way from […]
Nájera with Its 11th Century Monastery in La Rioja, Spain
The Monasterio de Santa María la Real is an extremely photogenic monastery in the town of Nájera, Spain. Built in the 11 century, its slightly bland exterior belies the many […]
Guadalupe, a Day Trip from Zacatecas in Mexico
Guadalupe, now a suburb of the city of Zacatecas, is named after Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe. It is best known for its former San Franciscan Monastery and museum. I really […]
Mascota, One of Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos Near Puerto Vallarta
As of 2016 there are 111 small towns in Mexico that have been declared Pueblos Mágicos, the Mexican equivalent of a UNESCO Heritage Site. Mascota is one of them, located […]
The Aftermath of ‘El Menu del Dia’
Time: 4:30 pm, October 4, 2014. Location: Ribeira Sacra in Galicia, Spain. Instead of napping after our huge two hour lunch, we carried on towards the ruined monastery Santa Cristina in […]
Around the Parador in Ribeira Sacra
October 4, 2014 We spent a long time exploring the Monastery-turned-into-a-Parador in the Ribeira Sacra, and then wondered what there was to do if one actually stayed there. Our guidebook noted that there was a […]
