Saint Etienne Lourdes

... from the French side, knowing that just on the other side was the Ordessa Canyon that we had walked 3 days early.

Back at the Hotel Chili, Sue defended her title as mini-golf champion, even though all the obsticals had been removed. After dinner, Sue checked out the ...

... They don't have the same impact only because getting to the base is a longer walk. But they are big!! Apparently it is a popular ice climbing destination. Yikes!!

         

... of those guys flying up and down these crazy roads. Everyone was very happy to see us when got back and enjoyed a nice pizza in town complete with a little kiddie room with toys. They know how to make it comfortable for parents with kids.
 
                             

... cute main town. Clearly, rock climbing is very popular in this area. In the photos, play "spot the climber."

                 

On Sunday, we checked into new home, Hotel Chili, which is all self-contained apartments. The accommodation was simple but was made up for by the giant lawn with Mini-Golf course, free range chickens, and playground within walking distance. And FREE LAUNDRY!!! Needless to say, Sue was in heaven. We played Mini-golf that night and Sue kicked Tom's butt. Embarrassing...

       

The next day, we took the kids for a lunch time hike along the GR10 to Lac du Gaube with a view of Vignemale the highest mountain in the French ...

We spent a lazy day in and around our hotel, casually visiting Luz Saint Sauveur, about 10 minutes from our hotel. We also drove up to Gavarnie, the famous Cirque in the region. There weren't much in the ways of views as the mountains were in the clouds.
 
 

This was our earliest start of our day, as Ev, Julie, and Dami needed to get to Madrid by noon, which is a 5 hour drive in the best conditions. So 6am we said our goodbyes from the parking lot across the street from our campground. Why? Because the gates don't open until 8am. They drove off while Sue, Tom, Evie ...

... afar to be blessed by the Virgin Mary and take home holy water to their loved ones. For a while my father and I stood at the entrance, gazing down the half-mile walkway toward the cathedral and grotto. We watched as thousands of people holding candles walked by, or were being pushed in wheelchairs, around the walkway circling the front of the cathedral. It was a beautiful, touching sight to see, radiating in faith and prayer. Finally, we joined ...

... before you buy the horse. To speak with an breeder about the price will need bit time, you have to drink tea, to speak about your family and country, after all start to speak about price. Perhaps the seller has a saddle to sell, but don´t be sure. Prices of saddle are high in contrast horse prices can be. I don´t know how you plan to transport your baggage and nothing about your own weight. If you plan a tour in the steppe (not in the mountains), you can make 20 or ...