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Lorna is now settled into Spanish life in the city of Oviedo in the Region of Asturias. The Asturian flag is at the top of this page. She is completing a year abroad as part of her degree at Strathclyde University. She is studying International Business and Modern Languages. These pages will report on her studies and travel in Spain and on the friends she has made - so watch out - it could be you! She will be in Spain between September 2001 and June 2002, so she has lots of time to see the real Spain.
If you hear music, you will recognise it as the Spanish National Anthem. Click below for more information (Click on pictures in Picture Album to enlarge). |
Lorna ya se ha instalado en España en la cuidad de Oviedo que se situa en la comunidad autónoma de Asturias. La bandera asturiana está arriba . Lorna está allí para un año como parte integrante de su carrera en la Universidad de Strathclyde. Estudia Comercio Internacional con Idiomas. Estas páginas hacen un informe sobre sus estudios y sus viajes en España, y también sobre sus nuevos amigos. Pues ten cuidado, Ąpuede ser que tu aparezcas! Está en España desde septiembre 2001 hasta junio de 2002, entonces tiene bastante tiempo para conocer la España verdadera.
Si oyes la música, la reconocerás como el himno nacional español. Haz clic abajo para más información. (Haz clic sobre las fotos para ampliarlas) |
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sturias
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The region of Asturias is located on the north coast of Spain in the Bay of Biscay.The province lies between the mountains on the Picos de Europe and the sea and is often called 'Green Spain' being more temperate and wet than most of Spain. The provincial capital is Oviedo. |
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La región de Asturias se situa en la costa del norte de España en la Bahia de Biscay. La autonomia se encuentra entre las montañas de Los Picos de Europa y el mar, y a menudo se llama ' La España Verde', ya que es más templado y lluvioso que la major parte de España. La capital de Asturias es Oviedo. |
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The Picos de Europe mountains rise some 7,500 feet and have contributed to the provinces unique climate and its cultural heritage. It was for centuries the only part of Spain not to fall to the Moorish invasion from North Africa. Today it is a National Park providing many outdoor activities to locals and tourists. |
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Los Picos de Europa alcanzan una altura de 7500 pies y contribuyen al clima único y al patrimonio cultural de la región. Durante siglos, era la única parte de España que no fue invahido por los moros. Hoy en dia, hay una parque nacional que provee muchas actividades al aire libre a los turistas y a los de la región. |
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One of the symbols of the province is the horreo or granary. These square structures, raised from the ground on stone or wooden pillars were used in the past to store grain away from damp or rodents. Many have now been converted to out-houses in urban areas. |
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Uno de los simbolos de la region es el horreo. Estas estructuras cuadradas, construdas en columnas de madera o de piedra, se utilizaban para guardar el trigo fuera de la humedad y de los roedores. Muchos ya han sido convertidos en otra 'habitacion' en las zonas urbanas. |
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Asturias has much in common with the traditional Celtic areas on the Atlantic coast such as Britanny, Wales, Ireland and the west coast of Scotland. One of their traditions, which we have in Scotland, is playing the bagpipe. Indeed, the city of Gijon has a splendid bagpipe museum. |
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Asturias tiene mucho en comun con las zonas celticas tradicionales en la costa atlantica como Gales, Irlanda y el oeste de Escocia. Una de sus tradiciones, que tenemos en Escocia, es tocar la gaita. De hecho, la cuidad de Gijon tiene un museo esplendido dedicado a la gaita. |
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One of the traditional meals of Asturias which really must be tried is Fabada. It consists of large beans, pork, bacon and chorizos (type of sausage) together with garlic, onion and spices. It is often accompanied by the famous Asturian cider. |
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Uno de los platos tipicos de Asturias, que hay que probar, es fabada. Consiste en judias, carne de cerdo, tocino y chorizo, todo junto con ajo, cebollo y especias. Muchas veces se come con la sidra asturiana famosa. |
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The spectacular location of the Basilica of Covandonga is the spiritual heart of Asturias. It became a symbol of resistance against Moorish domination and the Battle of Covandonga represented the start of Christian reconquest of Spain. |
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La situacion espectacular de la Basilica de Covadonga es el corazon espiritual de Asturias. Es un simbolo de resistencia contra la dominacion mora, y la batalla de Covadonga representó el comienzo de la reconquista cristiana de Espana. |
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In a large cave in the mountain is the shrine to the Virgin of Covadonga, or La Santina the patron saint of Asturias. The Holy Cave in the Monte Auseva is reached by a staircase of 100 steps which many pilgrims ascend on their knees. A tunnel in the rock contains the tomb of the victor at Covadonga Don Pelayo and leads to the Basilica. |
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viedo
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Lorna is spending her year abroad studying at Oviedo University (opposite). The origins of the city date from 761 A.D., when a Benedictine monastery was founded there. It continued to be predominant in religion and art through the Middle Ages. It is now a pleasant, cosmopolitan city with attractive buildings and parks. |
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Oviedo Cathedral, which was completed in the 16th century is the architectural pride of the city. It stands on the site of an 8th century church and has a huge diversity of architectural styles. The Camara Santa, or Holy Chamber contains a number of relics brought from Toledo in southern Spain. The Gothic Tower has been particularly admired by tourists and in the 15th century cloister, is the Museum of the Church of Asturias. |
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On Monte Naranco, overlooking Oviedo, are two impressive 9th century churches. The first, Santa Maria del Naranco, was built in 848A.D. as the palace of King Ramiro II but was converted to a church in the 12th century. |
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The second church is San Miguel de Lillo, also consecrated in 848 A.D. It is characterised by its great height and by its windows, which have been carved ornately in stone. |
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ijon
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Gijon is the largest city in Asturias with a population of 250,000. It is mainly a maritime and industrial city, but played an important part in Roman times. It lies on the beautiful Asturian coast, with many attractive coves and villages nearby. |
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The beach of San Lorenzo in Gijon is popular with tourists and locals alike. In the distance is the Church of san Pedro and nearby are old Roman baths. Our good friends Ricardo and Blanca live here and have provided Lorna with ' a second home'. |
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Lorna In Spain
Lorna En Espana
