Pyrenees and Ordesa Gorge Oct 2019 index

2019.10.06 & 07 - Sunday & Monday - some pictures taken on journey to the Pyrenees

 

A break at Backfast Abbey (1018 to 2018) on way down to Plymouth

Church shown here is apparently about 200years old
 

 

Medical evacuation from ship - ship diverted closer to French coast - to reduce flying time & fuel needed

Second of two evacuations - one done earlier during the night - helicopter hovers above ship and lowers men - no landing done on ships helipad.
 
Winching in of patient also photographed but not shown

 

Pictures taken on the approach to Santander

 
 
 
 
 
Palace located on the Magdalena Peninsula used by King AlfonsoXIII and family in summers.
 
part of Santander

 

A Brittany Ferry approaching Santander for our return trip to Plymouth

looking forward to the excellent food on board

Pyrenees and Ordesa Gorge Oct 2019 index