They really deserve five stars

 I think today is one of those most splendid of walks.  We are headingdown into the Ria de los Vagones.  We are heading towards San Lorenzo beach and it has a webcam.  I’m writing this on 19th August at 21.20 and include a shot from the webcam as I write.  https://www.webcamsdeasturias.com/asturias/centro/gijon/gijon/la-escalerona-playa-de-san-lorenzo-hd/148/#google_vignette  







Our first stop is a little trip underground.  The Romans put their bath house on almost the most narrow part of the peninsular.  It has been built over but you can go within.  https://www.gijon.es/es/directorio/museo-termas-romanas-de-campo-valdes I do wonder what the average Roman thought of all this strangeness, rain, tides, more rain. It is open from 10 till 2 and 5 to 7.30   The baths were built in the 1st century AD and discovered in 1903.  Rosie Lloyd said two months ago ‘Absolutely stunning display of the Roman baths that once existed in Gijon. They really deserve five stars but it took us so long to find the entrance (they are underneath the ground in front of the church) and there was no signage in English which made it quite difficult for us to understand. Free on entry and very friendly staff’ and who are we to disagree.






I think it is time for lunch.  Restaurante El Mirador de la playa has a facebook page.  It was last updated in 2020.  https://www.facebook.com/miradordelaplayagijon/ The website is unobtainable.  Maybe we will go next door.  The Sidreria El Rincon de Milio.  Celia reckons ‘The food was not spectacular but quite good quantity and quality considering that the daily menu was €14 (weekdays). Pretty good treatment and a very comfortable terrace close to the beach.’ and that was two days a go.






Now to El Molinon.  This is the ground of Sporting de Gijon.  They are the rivals of Real Oviedo.  Sid Lowe recalls being advised to wear a crash helmet when he went as an away fan.  The visitors were pelted as they made their way in.   They have wandered between the first and second divisions.   Currently they are in the second.  El Molinon has hosted some national games -11 in all. You may guess the general class of opponent in that the Faroes Islands are the most frequent and most recent visitor.   During the 1982 World Cup Gijon hosted three matches included the Schande von Gijón (.Disgrace of Gijón] in which West Germany beat Austria 1-0, insuring both wnet through to the next round.






We end the day next to the Museum of the Asturian People.   https://www.gijon.es/es/directorio/museu-del-pueblu-dasturies  It has buildings and bits.  Felip wrote a week ago ‘It's one of those museums that, no matter how little you like history, makes you vibrate.  It is a great place to discover traditional Asturian life. Located in a large complex with historic buildings such as the Valdés house and the González de la Vega house, it offers a very complete and interesting experience.


The museum has outdoor areas with traditional houses (where you can enter and see their real interior), you can see how cider was made or the history of the bagpipe. Inside, there are three floors filled with everyday objects from other eras, such as blenders, refrigerators and shoes, accompanied by old photographs arranged by stage. One of the highlights is the room where you can use 3D glasses to view old photos in stunning detail. Entry is free, so it's an ideal visit for a different time and learning. In addition, the museum has an indoor bowling area where Asturian bowling games are held from time to time. It's a perfect place for families, as the little ones can enjoy seeing the old toys and imagining how their grandparents and great-grandparents lived. We will be back!’



My only complaint would be I wish it were bigger with even more stuff.  



Tomorrow we head out of town,





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