Summer 2018 in France and Spain

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    Here's some pics from our summer vacation in the South of France and the North West part of Spain.
    We had a wonderful time, great people, wonderful campsites and stunning nature.
    Hope my picture can give a glimpse og hwat it's like there.

    French town of Blois, with the Loire river.
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    Kayaking over the Loire, many castles in the area.
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    Dune du Pilat, highest sand dune in Europe (app. 100 meters high)
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    Spain, town called...I forgot... met super friendly basque people there
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    Typical churches in the area
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    Water to cool down from our hikes
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    Where a River meets the sea at San Vicente de la Barquera
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    Hike near Potes, a town on the border of the Picos de Euopa mountains
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    Most campsites had public BBQ's for everyone to use
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    The city of Potes
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    Going up La Viorna
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    On the top :)
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    Ohoh... the trail disappeared...
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    Many big birds in the area
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    And other creatures ;)
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    A monistary where a piece of the cross from jesus is kept
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    Quick lizards everywhere
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    great campsite at Fuente De
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    changing weather
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    Lunchtime during a hike
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    Man it's so beautiful there! Even the horeses enjoyed this view :)
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    And up we go
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    A native went straight down the mountain, but stopped to look at us. The dog went crazy :D
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    I can get used to having lunch here.
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    Church in a basque town called Logrono
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    Hungry during a hike
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    Bull arena in the south of France
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    These guys had a day off I gues ;)
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    The view from our campsite in France on the birder of the Dordogne river.
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    Tea time
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    Hope you guys enjoyed a peek on this part of the world :D
     
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    Very nice,I did enjoy ...Thank you
     
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    Amazing photos!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Great pics. What kind of dog? He looks pretty amazing too.
     
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    Was wondering the same - Braque Francais?
     
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    Beautiful pics. Looks like a great trip. One to be repeated!!
     
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    Wow! Love those peaks.
     
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    Thanks for all the kind comments guy.
    I really was wonderfull there.
    Glad you guys appreciate the pictures.

    Guinness is a German Wirehaired Pointer. One crazy animal :D
     
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    I love that he travels with you mate !! First lizard seen and that would be the last I saw my girl for a day...!!

    Great pics ! Thanks for the tour !
     
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