Return to Baiau

July 3, 2026

We went back to the little refugi at Baiau, this time with the entire family.

We arrived just before sunset.

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There were a lot of people in the refugi and the next day started very early. Here’s the sunrise on the far mountain and the moon just above it.

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Saoirse is an early bird!

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You can make out the two boys at the lake on their way back down.

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Sunrise reflected in this little lake.

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Summer hike in the ski station

July 1, 2026

We went for an evening hike in the ski station, just as the sun was setting. It’s a lot cooler up high this summer that at home.

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Falles

June 27, 2026

The Falles this year saw Rebecca and Riu carry the big torches.

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Every on the plaça ready to set off.

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Boí and Pau carry the mini-falles.

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On the way up.

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Bonfires at the top of the mountain to set the falles alight.

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The procession on the way down the mountainside.

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Lighting the main bonfire from the falles.

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Celebratory dance around the bonfire.

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