Railway to Heaven: On Board the Luxury Train in SpainNatividad has a problem. Her house is empty, the kids have flown the coop and she is feeling down. To cheer her up, her husband indulges her on a ‘trip of a lifetime’. Join her as she travels on a ‘Railway To Heaven’, in the comfort and luxury of the El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo. Come aboard and partake in her adventure filled with the romance and opulence comparable to the ‘golden age of rail’. Experience the Spanish culture as she journeys across Northern Spain, from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian. Come get your ticket for the Railway To Heaven! All aboard! |
Contents
Empty Nesting | |
El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo | |
East to West or West to East? | |
Santiago de Compostela | |
The Pilgrimage | |
The Train | |
Transcantábrico | |
Gourmet or Gourmand? | |
The Rain in Spain | |
Hablas Español? | |
Christian Spain | |
Our Weather Vane | |
Grandmas Bilbao | |
Saving the Best for Last | |
San SebastianGastronomic Epicentre of the World 16 Volveremos España We will return | |
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