In Navarra, Spain, there is a green valley of rolling hills where I left a piece of my heart.
We stayed a couple of days at Casa rural Zigako Etxezuria.
Everything here so neat and clean, rustic and authentic. Our hosts were genuinely kind and helpful with everything from sightseeing to choosing the right thing from the menu.The gastronomic traditions of Navarre makes eating a social event and all products come from the local farmers. Furthermore, Chefs from Navarre are among the most prestigious in the world of Nouvelle Cuisine.
After a delicious meal, it is time for a walk through the charming little village!
Navarra region is one of the regions with the highest quality of life indicators in Spain. And one of the greatest joys for me was all the farm animals – so many horses, cows, sheep, cats, dogs, hens and donkeys – and they were all well kept. Although some cats seemed to lead a rough life…
The last evening I had some difficulty in handling my feelings. Ziga and all its inhabitants had gone straight to my heart. I could live and die here. So I went out in the misty night to think.
Of all the places I have been to during my travelling years, I guess Ziga in Baztan, Navarre is the one that reminds me the most of my childhood at my grandmother’s and grandfather’s. All the animals I grew up with and the kindness and authenticity of the people. The landscape is of course even more beautiful here among the green hills, but still…
In the morning I waited for him to say goodbye…but I knew he would not come. I am glad we once met.
Looks fabulous, Leya! Personal problems but will share on Monday 🙂
I hope you are OK? I am glad you liked it though
Fine. Just a lot to do before Dad’s funeral on Tuesday.
Don’t do much else right now…concentrate on the funeral.
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Hej Leya. Et meget charmerende sted. Jeg forstår din fascination af alle dyrene 🙂 Jeg kunne snilt få et par timer til at gå med at studere dem. Så er der stierne og maden og landskaberne…
Stort kram fra Danmark,
Hanna
Ja, Hanna – kram tillbaka. Jag föll för Baztan och Ziga så hårt. Roligt att du tycker om det!
Der er nogle steder på jorden, der tager plads i ens hjerte, selv efter man er rejst hjem ❤
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Looks great! The photo of the mist is beautiful!
Thank you so much Esmee! A totally wonderful stay!