TRAVELING THE BACKROADS

I recently returned home after spending a month traveling through Portugal and Spain, staying in traditional Pousadas and Paradores, and exploring the backroads of Spain in depth.  The trip started in Porto, Portugal, where I spent 5 days, then moved on to Lisbon, and Evora, before going into Spain.  From the border between Portugal and Spain the trip headed south as far as Ronda, and then east, before making it’s northern route through the heart of the country all the way up to the Basque region of Bilbao, and Santander on the Bay of Biscay, eventually ending in Oviedo, after covering a major portion of Spain. 

The trip was so interesting with numerous “learning and discoveries” on a daily basis.  I have many stories to tell as time goes on, but first I want to share a small sampling of the numerous artistic photos I took.  I’m already working on several photos from the trip in preparation for making quilts.  Right now I’m in the process of sketching the designs and will share my progress at a later date.