NYT article on Asturias

[jayree]

A Local’s Tour of Asturias, Spain’s ‘Natural Paradise’ (Published 2020)

After a decade spent living abroad, a photographer returns to her homeland — and revels in the breadth of its beauty.

www.nytimes.com

 

[peregrina2000]

Oh, so beautiful.

I remember once taking a plane from the Asturias airport to Madrid on a crystal clear shockingly blue sky day in summer. The plane circled up and around the coast, and I was so dumbfounded by the incredible views that I didn’t even pull out my phone. Which I now regret, even though the views are imprinted in my memory. It was surely one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

Asturias has it all — nice cities, villages, coastline, mountains, pre-Romanesque.... what’s not to like?! Ah yes, there is sidra — even though I appreciate its importance to the social fabric and the beauty of its traditions. Not wanting to start a fight with sidra fans, because I have spent many happy hours at long log tables surrounded by happy people enjoying it.

 

[lt56ny]

This story brought back so many names of towns I walked through, slept in, and created a lifetime of memories. The sheer beauty is at any pilgrim’s fingertips when you walk the Camino del Norte.

 

[Tassie Kaz]

The Norte...always on My List, has now jumped a lot closer to the top! Thank you for the link @jayree & for your memories @peregrina2000 & @lt56ny

Anthony Bourdain filmed an episode of the series 'Parts Unknown' in the region shortly before his passing.
The episode wasn't completed & had to be edited together from the commentary & footage the production team had (I found it quite haunting to watch... ); it doesn't include information such as village names, but still captures the stunning scenery & culture of Asturias.

 

[Holly West]

A Local’s Tour of Asturias, Spain’s ‘Natural Paradise’ (Published 2020)

After a decade spent living abroad, a photographer returns to her homeland — and revels in the breadth of its beauty.

www.nytimes.com

I hope to be seeing those sights in May. Thank you for sharing those beautiful photos.