Morning in Limpias

Two and a half years ago, we drove the seven minutes to the town of Limpias and very much enjoyed a walk along the river. I remember thinking at the time, "I should bring my parents here." And last weekend, I did. The sky was clear and the sun was warming the cool spring air, and we decided to walk along the water in Limpias.

Limpias is positioned by where the Asón River begins to open up before spilling into the sea in Colindres, and Limpias still has a lot of artillery guarding the river entrance, presumably from the Spanish Civil War.

Climbing up to pose on this gun is not optional.

The sun and blue sky made for some gorgeous photographs.

The other side of the river.

"Hey, Dad, go pretend to lift that anchor!"

"Just pretend to lift it or actually lift it?"

It was a lovely day for some kayaking.

I bet that gun could take out a kayaker...

Nora used her command over her grandmother to ride part of the way.

Limpias has some striking architectural juxtapositions. The ancient stone town is still there, but a lot of it is crumbing and abandoned, since it's so much cheaper to just build new residences, and the old structures are probably protected by the government.

My parents were particularly impressed with the size of pineapples we have around here.

It was a lovely morning out, and since it was so close, it really took no more time than a walk around our familiar town of Colindres.