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Some books that inspired the journey….

1. Siddhartha – Hermann Hesse

2. Desert Solitaire- Edward Abbey

3. The Way of the World- Nicholas Bouvier

4. The Snow Leopard- Peter Matthiesson

5. The Tree of Man – Patrick White

6. Into the Wild- John Krakauer

7. On the Road- Jack Kerouac

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Vanlife is even better when shared with friends. A pancake breakfast in the sunny Picos with the calls of circling Choughs and jangle of horse bells. Thank-you Barry and Madders for making our final couple of days in Spain extra special. #vanlife #vanlifers #motorhomelife #spanishroastrip #roadtrip #picosdeeuropa #picos #breakfastoutdoors #vanlifebreakfast

View of the main Picos Range across the valley at dawn. #mountains #mountainsunrise #mountainviews #mountainvista #wildlandscape #landscapephotography #landscapes #picosdeeuropa #picos #wildspain #wildplaces #dawn #sunrise #explorespain

Oscar being a very patient terrier while we faff around taking pictures of flowers. #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier #vanlifewithdogs #meandmydog #meadows #walkswithdog #mountains #mountainviews #travelwithdogs

Spent the morning dipping in and out of flower-filled meadows. The combination of limestone soil and traditional management (grazing or hay cutting) make the meadows in the Picos particularly special. A 'Burnt Tip' orchid takes centre stage in this photo. #wildflowers #flowers #naturehike #nature #meadows #ruraleurope #traditionallandscapes #landscapes #landscapephotography #mountainviews #picosdeeuropa #picos #wildspain #hiking

Dawn among the Ancients....coppiced Sweet Chestnuts, judging by their girth, hundreds of years old, and part of the traditional land-use here in the Picos. #ancienttrees #oldtrees #dawn #dawnwalk #dawnlight #ruraltraditions #ruraleurope #picosdeeuropa #picos #oldspain #nature #countryside

After several days shrouded in cloud, the high Picos finally showed themselves in all their snow-dusted magnificence this morning. It was a fine backdrop to the historic village of Mogrovejo, which retains many fascinating old buildings in the traditional style. #picosdeeuropa #mountains #mountainviews #mountainvillage #ruralspain #ruraltraditions #oldbuildings #oldvillage #mountainvista #landscapes #landscapephotography #mogrovejo #historicplaces #historicvillage

With Barry gone up among the high peaks on the cable car, Oscar and I contemplated a hike to pass the time...but we got distracted sitting in a sunny, flowery place and didn't get very far... :) #mountains #travelwithdogs #meandmydog #funwithdogs #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier #vanlifewithdogs #hiking #picosdeeuropa #travelinspain #hiker #roadtrip #vanlifers #brookscascadia

This photo should have posted in a set with the last one 🙄 #mountains #mountainviews #landscapes #hiking #picosdeeuropa #picos #landscapephotography #morningview

Views from my morning walk, among the jagged rocks above the valley. Remnant cloud still gathered around the peaks and ridges, but it promises to be a fine day in the Picos. #mountains #mountainsunrise #mountainviews #picosdeeuropa #picos #morningview #hiking #landscape #landscapephotography

Sunrise in the Picos at one of our more scenic park-ups. Waiting for the sun's warmth to reach us so I can sit outside with my coffee :) #vanlifers #vanlife #roadtrip #ontheroad #motorhomelife #mountains #autosleeper #mountains #mountainviews #morningview #mountainlandscape #landscapes #landscapephotography #sunriselandscape #sunrise #mountainsunrise #homeiswhereyouparkit

Weather's changing in the Picos, but can't complain after such a nice spell of warmth and sunshine. Time to head to a campsite, plug-in and watch movies...electricity is the perfect treat for a rainy day :) #vanlife #vanlifers #motorhomelife #mountains #mountainviews #sierras #cloudscapes #landscapes #landscapephotography #mountainlandscape #spanishsierras #explorespain #picosdeeuropa #vanlifeexplorers #homeiswhereyouparkit

This lovely bit of trail made me very happy this morning ☺️ #trails #hikingtrails #mountains #mountainviews #morningmood #morningview #picosdeeuropa #landscapes #landscapephotography #wildspain #morningwalk

Despite the heat and glare, an awesome hike today through the Cares Gorge, a giant cleft carved though the heart of the Picos Massif. One of those places where, no matter how often we stopped to contemplate, we just couldn't grasp the sheer scale of the landscape and the geological processes and time that it took to create it. #hikingtrails #caresgorge #picosdeeuropa #hiking #mountains #mountainviews #hikinginspain #europeanhikes #gorge #gorgewalk

A tantalising view of high peaks during a wonderful morning descent through the Cares Gorge. #mountainviews #mountains #hiking #picosdeeuropa #hikingtrails #hikingineurope #caresgorge #landscapes #landscapephotography

Finally reached the mountain splendour of the Picos de Europa National Park. Went for an evening scramble up a slightly scary trail, but the views of the vertiginous Cares Gorge at sunset were worth the frisson of fear! #mountains #mountainviews #picosdeeuropa #trail #hikingtrails #hiking #sunsetwalk #landscapes #landscapephotography #hikinginspain

A hike along one of our favourite bits of the GR1 in the Picos Regional Park. Revisiting the trail has been like seeing an old friend, it was our guide, our purpose and our home for nearly 3 months. To be upon it again brought a wave of feelings as I reflected on that journey, which was one of the key experiences of my life and our life as a couple. It's always interesting to return to places that have meant a lot to us, not just to see how they have changed, but also because they act as a yardstick for the distance we have travelled as a person since. #travelthoughts #hikingtrails #hiking #gr1 #senderohistorico #hikingspain #hikingwithdogs #hikingthoughts

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