Andorra is the 16th smallest country in the world - so small that it is often overlooked as a travel destination. So we were excited, to say the least, to see what the wilderness of the Pyrenees had to offer us. We packed our waterproof rain jackets and leisure pants and prepared for adventure. With its 77,000 citizens, Andorra is a perfect place for people who don't like to be in big crowds. The capital Andorra la Vella is the highest capital in Europe at 1023 meters above sea level. Perfect for our base camp, with many day trips available.
On this day, our first, we set off not knowing where we would end up - excitement and uncertainty, just as we love. Nowadays we have so much technology serving us information, so the thrill of not knowing what to expect has somehow faded from our experience. Not knowing what to discover next builds excitement with every step - "what's around the corner?" or "what's hiding behind that hill?" - are questions full of energy that help you keep up the pace.
So we happily set off into the unknown. The weather changes with the landscape. Fortunately, we had versatile shell jackets and casual pants that kept us protected from the passing winds and light rain showers. After a few hours, we arrived at a pond, coolly surrounded by rocky surroundings. The shadows danced with the waves on the surface of the water. We sat down for a while and enjoyed the breathtaking view before deciding to call it a day. We hurried down the rocky road to the valley and town below, and along the way began to fantasize aloud about the national dish "Escudella", a large stew of broth with pasta, vegetables and several different types of local meat. Traditionally made from whatever is available, with a delicious mix of white and black sausage, chicken, veal, homemade meatballs, pig's ears, snouts and feet. Drooling like dogs, we celebrated and laughed at the glory of life.