Honestly, I thought we’d spend the year gallivanting across the continent, checking off as many countries as possible. But like so many things in life, the reality has been different. We’ve spent most of this year exploring Spain.
I used to live in Asturias and have my getaway there in Llanes. My best friends there are mid 50s and have never driven a car. The word to know is Alsa. Originally an Asturian bus company they are now all over Spain but everywhere in Asturias is connected up. You don’t get a bus/coach in Asturias. You catch the Alsa
Exploring Spain is a privilege and a joy. Moving is a privilege, but there is little joy in the actual act. I think you will be enjoy exploring Asturias. Your reasons for choosing Valencia are clear and valid and you will not likely find them overturned in the beautiful Gijon or Oviedo. I love those cities and might have enjoyed living in them had we moved there first, but one cannot live everywhere.
Somewhere is home.
Somewhere is everyday life.
Somewhere is work, school, and laundry.
But what fun to explore a new place and enjoy a fantasy! I am looking forward to a trip to Galicia, perhaps next year, or one day. And there is Zaragoza, Pamplona, and Burgos (we enjoyed León from Asturias). And northern Castile y León with Segovia, Valladolid, Zamora, Salamanca, and Avila. So many lovely places to enjoy. Via train. Maybe bus.
Have fun in Asturias! Say hey to Pelayo for me! ;-)
I used to live in Asturias and have my getaway there in Llanes. My best friends there are mid 50s and have never driven a car. The word to know is Alsa. Originally an Asturian bus company they are now all over Spain but everywhere in Asturias is connected up. You don’t get a bus/coach in Asturias. You catch the Alsa
That’s a good tip!
Exploring Spain is a privilege and a joy. Moving is a privilege, but there is little joy in the actual act. I think you will be enjoy exploring Asturias. Your reasons for choosing Valencia are clear and valid and you will not likely find them overturned in the beautiful Gijon or Oviedo. I love those cities and might have enjoyed living in them had we moved there first, but one cannot live everywhere.
Somewhere is home.
Somewhere is everyday life.
Somewhere is work, school, and laundry.
But what fun to explore a new place and enjoy a fantasy! I am looking forward to a trip to Galicia, perhaps next year, or one day. And there is Zaragoza, Pamplona, and Burgos (we enjoyed León from Asturias). And northern Castile y León with Segovia, Valladolid, Zamora, Salamanca, and Avila. So many lovely places to enjoy. Via train. Maybe bus.
Have fun in Asturias! Say hey to Pelayo for me! ;-)
Definitely. We are very much enjoying making our way around the country. There is sooo much to see. 😃 We love the train travel most of all!