Yesterday we had our final program excursion to Hoces del Rio Duraton for an afternoon of kayaking before a traditional lunch of cordero asado (roasted lamb) in Sepulveda (near Segovia).
Along the way, two guides kayaked beside us and explained the historical, geographical, and natural context of the area. The national park gets its name from the sickle (hoz) shaped gorges within the Duraton canyon. Within the park lie two ancient monasteries, dangling on the precipice. The park is also home to various birds of prey including vultures, peregrine falcons, and eagles. Although the rain held off, it was a brisk morning on the water!
Our despedida (goodbye) lunch was salty, to say the least. Nonetheless, it was fun to catch up with people from the program who I don't regularly see! At the end of the lunch, we all shared some of our favorite moments, favorite sayings, and false expectations that we held before coming with the group!
[I didn't bring my camera on the trip for fear of dropping it in the water, so I thought a nice Google image would help plant the picture in your mind...]
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