![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/espana/andalucia/thumb/43.jpg "Grazalema")
Today, for the first time the weather was like I expected: Rather cool in the morning, so that you still need a jumper, but quickly getting warmer so that you can set out for a hike at 10.00 a.m. in a short-sleeved shirt. And that is exactly what I did today. Continue reading
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/espana/andalucia/thumb/49.jpg "Garganta Verde")
Today, I did a hike through the Garganta Verde, a deep and narrow, but green gorge (hence its name). For this hike, you need a permit of the National Park Service, which I reserved by phone. However, my Spanish does not seem to be as good as I would like it to be, because the permit was issued for a certain Delhard Kabila
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![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/espana/andalucia/thumb/39.jpg "Puente Nuevo")
Today, as I was travelling on from El Chorro to Grazalema, I took the opportunity to make a short stop in Ronda. The visit, however, was somehow compromised by the inclement weather. Continue reading
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/espana/andalucia/thumb/36.jpg "Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce")
Today was a really relaxing day: In the morning, I visited the remains of a mozarabic fortress, and explored the area of the dams of El Chorro Gorge, whereas in the afternoon, I was lazing around on the terrace of my accommodation. Continue reading
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/espana/andalucia/thumb/14.jpg "Antequera Fortress")
Based on the fact that I actually wanted to see flamingos and strange rock formations, the above result (especially the first two thirds) might seem a bit strange, if not even disappointing. However, I was again happy with today's adventures. Continue reading
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/espana/andalucia/thumb/06.jpg "El Chorro Valley")
El Chorro is a Mecca for climbers. However, I opted against going straight up the rocks, but rather explored the area by hiking on several hiking paths. In total, I was away for nearly six hours – maybe not that relaxing in the eyes of some people. Continue reading
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/espana/andalucia/thumb/01.jpg "Andalusian Mountains")
My holiday in Spain started very stereotypically with a flight to Málaga, admidst lots of elderly tourists and a school class on their way to a language holiday. After my arrival, however, I left the "typical" Andalusia behind, and made my way into the mountains. Continue reading
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/polska/malopolskie/thumb/23.jpg "Valley of Five Lakes")
In September 2011, I spent a week in Kraków and the High Tatras. Now, some short blog entries are finally available telling more about this trip.
After not having blogged for quite a while, I want to resurrect my blog: Welcome to bernies-journeys.at! Continue reading
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/norge/sogn-og-fjordane/thumb/31.jpg "Nærøyfjord")
In July 2011, I finally returned to Norway (more than six years after my first visit). This time, I stayed for two weeks, and visited the south of the country (Bergen, Sognefjord, Jotunheimen National Park, Stavanger, and Lysefjord). Once again, I was stunned by the beauty of the Norwegian landscape.