![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240927_121358-1038x576.jpg "Estany de Sant Maurici")
Today, I finally visted Estany de Sant Maurici, the “second half” of the Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes y Estany de Sant Maurici. Continue reading … y Estany de Sant Maurici
Country Archive: Spain
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240926_140742-1038x576.jpg "Gausac")
Transiting through Val d’Aran
In order to get from Aigüestortes to Estany de Sant Maurici, you either have to hike right through the national park or drive around it by car. Since my rental car unfortunately did not fit in my backpack, I decided to do the latter. From the two possible routes, I chose the one via the Val d’Aran. Continue reading Transiting through Val d’Aran
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240925_145508-1038x576.jpg "Estany de Llebreta")
Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes …
After the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, it was time for the next national park (take a deep breath!): Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes y Estany de Sant Maurici – or more precisely, the “first half” of the park (so to speak), i.e. Aigüestortes. A visit of the “second half”, i.e. Estany de Sant Maurici, is scheduled in two days. Continue reading Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes …
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240924_115010-1038x576.jpg "Aínsa")
A few hours in Aínsa
The location of Aínsa is definitely excellent: at the confluence of two rivers (Río Ara and Río Cinca), with (the remains of) a medieval fortress on a small hill, and the Pyrenees in the background. But can it keep me busy long enough to fill the time until I can drive on to my next accommodation? Continue reading A few hours in Aínsa
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240923_125714-1038x576.jpg "Bujaruelo valley")
Bernhard perdido?
Today in the Spanish course for beginners: two more meanings of the word “perdido” (lost, strayed). But before anyone worries too much: It was not quite that bad after all – but not everything went smoothly today. Continue reading Bernhard perdido?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240922_125059-1038x576.jpg "Circo Soaso")
Monte Perdido Lluvioso
My first stop in Spain was intended to be (mainly) dedicated to the Monte Perdido National Park. Unfortunately, this “forgotten mountain” (Monte Perdido) was also a “rainy mountain” (monte lluvioso) for me. In addition, access to the park was scheduled to be closed for around ten days starting the next day, Monday, due to road construction works. This of course further complicated things. After heavy rains basically all day yesterday, I had to bite the bullet today, and try my luck despite the mediocre weather forecast. After all, this was the last day that the area was accessible. Continue reading Monte Perdido Lluvioso
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221016_173946-1038x576.jpg "Las Canteras")
Canary Islands in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221111_112254-1038x576.jpg "View from Baracán summit")
Workation on the Canary Islands
In fall 2022, I tried out something new: I combined (a bit over) three weeks of vacations with (a bit under) three weeks of teleworking. In total, I spent six weeks on the Canary Islands – more precisely, on Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221122_173507-1038x576.jpg "Acantilados de Los Gigantes")
A second (work) week in Los Gigantes
My second week of teleworking from Los Gigantes was basically very similar to the first one. The main difference is that it was shorter: I am already flying home today (ie. on Thursday). Other than that, I spent my free time again with swimming and watching the sunset. Continue reading A second (work) week in Los Gigantes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221120_095419-1038x576.jpg "Barranco del Infierno")
Walking through hell
As hiking around Los Gigantes is not that easy (as already explained in the last blog entry), I took the bus towards the South today. I decided to explore a very popular canyon: Barranco del Infierno. Continue reading Walking through hell
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221119_100341-1038x576.jpg "Tamaimo")
Hiking above Los Gigantes
As I am spending some time working in Los Gigantes, I also wanted to go hiking in the area. However, this turned out to be not that easy, as a lot of hiking trails are closed due to the danger of rockfalls – which is maybe not too surprising if you consider the steep Los Gigantes cliffs. Still, I finally managed to find a nice, albeit rather short hike from Tamaimo down to Los Gigantes. Continue reading Hiking above Los Gigantes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221118_140858-1038x576.jpg "Acantilados de Los Gigantes")
A (work) week in Los Gigantes
After my vaction, it is time for teleworking again. This time, I am based in Los Gigantes on the (South) West coast of Tenerife. Compared to my first work week in Gran Canaria, I may have explored the area a bit less, and concentrated more on swimming in the sea – but that is nothing to complain about, especially in mid-November. Continue reading A (work) week in Los Gigantes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221113_100125-1038x576.jpg "Masca")
Ending my vacation at a leisurely pace
My last vacation day was a rather relaxing one: I only had 24 kilometres to drive – and that is all I did. However, I took the opportunity to stop at the village of Masca on the way. Continue reading Ending my vacation at a leisurely pace
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221112_120044-1038x576.jpg "Los Carrizales valley")
Staying in Los Carrizales valley
For the past two days, I have already been looking over Los Carrizales valley from the terrace of my apartment. So, it was only fitting to explore this valley on foot today. For that, I opted to hike the Abache trail to Roque de Abache. Continue reading Staying in Los Carrizales valley
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221111_105732-1038x576.jpg "Cumbres de Baracán and El Palmar valley")
At 1000 meters on the Teno plateau
Originally, I wanted to have a relaxing day today. However, just after 9 a.m., as the sun was cresting the hills (and peaking through the clouds), I got antsy again. So, I went on the hike that I had originally planned for the next day. In the end, I was very happy that I did, because it was a gorgeous hike – and who knows how the weather will be on the next day? Continue reading At 1000 meters on the Teno plateau
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221110_132701-1038x576.jpg "Teno mountains")
More risco, more fun!
After having enjoyed a relaxing day on the day before, it was time for another hike. Today, I explored yet another quite popular hiking destination in Tenerife: the Teno mountains. Continue reading More risco, more fun!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221108_105251-1038x576.jpg "Rock formation en route to Paisaje Lunar")
Side trip to the moon?
Today, I decided not to drive anywhere for hiking. Instead, I started my hike directly on my doorstep again: In just two hours, you can hike from Vilaflor (almost) to the moon – or more precisely, to a “lunar landscape”: the Paisaje Lunar. Continue reading Side trip to the moon?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221107_114407-1038x576.jpg "Cañadas del Teide from Guajara summit")
1000 metres below Teide
Today, I drove up to the Teide plateau one more time. I did not fancy the ascent to Teide itself, though (both due to its high elevation, and the humungous elevation gain). Instead, I opted to climb up to the summit of Guajara (which is almost exactly 1000 metres lower than Teide). From there, one has also very good views of the surrounding landscape – including Teide itself, of course. Continue reading 1000 metres below Teide
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221106_103025-1038x576.jpg "Teide")
Above the clouds
Today, I finally said farewell to the Anaga mountains– probably not a day too early: Since the afternoon on the day before, it had been raining on and off. For quite a while, it looked as if the rain would also follow me to my next destination. Luckily, however, I finally found myself above the clouds: at the foot of Teide volcano. Continue reading Above the clouds
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221105_094444-1038x576.jpg "Taganana")
Taganana in Anaga
As the weather was supposed to be quite changable today (and I felt more like having another lazy afternoon), I decided against a bigger excursion today. Instead, I went hiking in the hills around my Taganana. This meant that I was already familiar with (some of) the views. Still, it was a nice hike. Continue reading Taganana in Anaga