Ha ha . We rode the N221 yesterday . It was ok . Good job we’re all different !!
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it needs a big fuck off KTM on that road for it to be fully appreciated
I alo find it better going south to Alva than north
Having just ridden the N621 from
Riano to Potes again , it’s got to be right up there with best roads anywhere .
I know many on here have done it and I’ve done it pretty much every year for the last decade .
Doing it in both directions again tomorrow as going to Cain for lunch .
But it packs a huge amount in to 45 miles , starting with lakes then the gorge and up and over the Puerto de San Gloria passing the bear and roe deer statues .
Also goes past my favourite bar Pico Tres Provincias in Portilla de La Reina.
Went with wife 7 years ago and the pub dog snuggled up on her for 30 minutes
Seen him most years since and made my day to see he is still there
He even came over for a cuddle .
Got fuel in Potes and these British beauts were there
I’ll take the Renault 5 GT Turbo, ta
Potes was mobbed .
So pleased we never stay there but instead head up the road to the oasis and calm of the Del Oso
There’s always a table booked for dinner and the food is fabulous, as is sitting on the terrace in my favourite sofa with a large G & T.
No scrum in Potes searching out a table on a busy weekend . Sod that !!
We enjoyed Portugal but I much prefer Spain . I find the people are friendlier and pulling into the Del Oso car park I almost feel a sense of calm descending on me .
Previous visits to Portugal were similar. But of course the highlight was having lunch with att and co in his little piece of paradise .
He’s not bull shitting when he describes it as such.
Anyway , balcony doors open
It was 31 degs in Portugal this morning and in Spain until we crossed the Picos.
Now a pleasant 26.
Might have a swim .
You are right the 621 is a fab road - again I prefer it Potes to RianoHaving just ridden the N621 from
Riano to Potes again , it’s got to be right up there with best roads anywhere .
I know many on here have done it and I’ve done it pretty much every year for the last decade .
Doing it in both directions again tomorrow as going to Cain for lunch .
But it packs a huge amount in to 45 miles , starting with lakes then the gorge and up and over the Puerto de San Gloria passing the bear and roe deer statues .
Also goes past my favourite bar Pico Tres Provincias in Portilla de La Reina.
Went with wife 7 years ago and the pub dog snuggled up on her for 30 minutes
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Seen him most years since and made my day to see he is still there
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He even came over for a cuddle .
Got fuel in Potes and these British beauts were there
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I’ll take the Renault 5 GT Turbo, ta
Potes was mobbed .
So pleased we never stay there but instead head up the road to the oasis and calm of the Del Oso
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There’s always a table booked for dinner and the food is fabulous, as is sitting on the terrace in my favourite sofa with a large G & T.
No scrum in Potes searching out a table on a busy weekend . Sod that !!
We enjoyed Portugal but I much prefer Spain . I find the people are friendlier and pulling into the Del Oso car park I almost feel a sense of calm descending on me .
Previous visits to Portugal were similar. But of course the highlight was having lunch with att and co in his little piece of paradise .
He’s not bull shitting when he describes it as such.
Anyway , balcony doors open
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It was 31 degs in Portugal this morning and in Spain until we crossed the Picos.
Now a pleasant 26.
Might have a swim .
I must stay at the del Oso one year as I usually go up to the parador at Fuente De
It’s fabulous . My 6th time here .
We looked at Parador de Fuente De a few years back and had a drink there . I love most paradors but found it a bit soulless and looks like a bunker .
I’m sure the rooms are nice though .
Huge G&T on the terrace .
I’ve said it before , but I’ve stayed in hotels all over the world due to my job , which are mainly soulless concrete clones,
but this has got to be one of my top three favourites, if not number one .
And it’s about €77 per night
I’ve said it before , but I’ve stayed in hotels all over the world due to my job , which are mainly soulless concrete clones,
but this has got to be one of my top three favourites, if not number one .
And it’s about €77 per night
Leg of lamb tonight . Utterly delicious
Even came with a free meal for the lanky Lithuanian
Even came with a free meal for the lanky Lithuanian
Agree about the deal Oso, an oasis of dignified calm. We had a room in the extension across the road last year which has a really nice, peaceful drawing room on the ground floor, a great, cool space.Leg of lamb tonight . Utterly delicious
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Even came with a free meal for the lanky Lithuanian
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And the gins and meals are just right. Even when it’s busy it’s calm.
You've said it many times before buddy!
Special places for special memories dept. you've reminded my of one of my 'Get be the f¨**k outta here!' songs
It used to serve as tennis ball crushing therapy for me back in the day ...
Morning
Nice cool start to the day .
Had the balcony doors open all night with the gentle sound of the stream outside .
Easy day today.
Up and over the mighty N621 again to visit Cain for lunch . Never been but Ricky Vida featured it in his vlogs.Its a small village at a dead end road down a beautiful valley .
Might get the drone up too .
Nice cool start to the day .
Had the balcony doors open all night with the gentle sound of the stream outside .
Easy day today.
Up and over the mighty N621 again to visit Cain for lunch . Never been but Ricky Vida featured it in his vlogs.Its a small village at a dead end road down a beautiful valley .
Might get the drone up too .
Not a bad day
Lunch in Cain
Heading back over the N621 to Potes .
Might stop for a cider
Lunch in Cain
Heading back over the N621 to Potes .
Might stop for a cider
Now in Potes .
Nice ride back over on the 621.
Unfortunately someone ran out of luck/talent just below the roe deer statue and binned their shiny new WankPanzer. It’s now a triple fucked edition . They were up and about , though we did see the ambulance heading up to them.
Sidra o clock
Shame Scoopie doesn’t drink so can’t share one of these
I’ll make do with a small bottle .
Fabulous chilled out day .
Cheers
Nice ride back over on the 621.
Unfortunately someone ran out of luck/talent just below the roe deer statue and binned their shiny new WankPanzer. It’s now a triple fucked edition . They were up and about , though we did see the ambulance heading up to them.
Sidra o clock
Shame Scoopie doesn’t drink so can’t share one of these
I’ll make do with a small bottle .
Fabulous chilled out day .
Cheers
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Never get tired of this view heading up to Cosgaya
Dinner in hotel tonight then we leave the Picos and start heading home .
San Sebastián tomorrow night . Pintxos !!!
That burger bun has been cremated!
Hope they said a prayer.
I love that road up to Fuente De
Whilst you could go very fast and have a lot of fun on it I fid it just lovely to bimble up at a steady 50 - in fact it has got to the point where for a laugh we set the cruise control to 50 and only knock it off for the couple of small villages
Coming down in the morning is he same just lovely to use as a tyre warming exercise
I just knew you’d be the one to comment .That burger bun has been cremated!
It’s made with squid ink , hence the colour
I knew thatI just knew you’d be the one to comment .
It’s made with squid ink , hence the colour
Dinner tonight .
Cocina Montanes.
Basically a delicious been stew with various meats and black pudding
Utterly delicious and unbelievably served as a starter but it’s three whole bowls full so I have it as a main .
Will be farting like a trooper later
Cocina Montanes.
Basically a delicious been stew with various meats and black pudding
Utterly delicious and unbelievably served as a starter but it’s three whole bowls full so I have it as a main .
Will be farting like a trooper later
Yeah , right .I knew that
So guess you couldn’t even have the bun , being a TC ?
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