our first of many school trips was to a small pueblo alquézar just two and a half hours outside of zaragoza. we spent the first morning on a hike to view ancient cave art in the sierra de guara national park. it was not a good experience for anyone with a fear of heights as we climbed down the sides of mountains using steep ladders with rope railings. the afternoon was spent viewing the catedral and walking around the plaza, which was delayed by a sudden hail and rain storm. i felt as though i was in a scene of letters to juliet (in italy). we were up and hiking again friday morning to swim in the rio vero. however, we weren’t permitted to swim due the rain the previous afternoon. after a quick rest at a café we were boarded on the bus and off to huesca where we stopped for lunch and a short walk. we arrived back in zaragoza in time for an afternoon swim and an early bedtime.