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Hiking in the Picos de Europa – HearSay

Spanish B2

Listen to Daniel and Valeria talk about the best hiking routes in the Picos de Europa in real, everyday Spanish. By the end of this course, you'll find their conversation easy to follow and you'll be ready to join in.

Lessons

Discussing a trail experience
Valeria asks Daniel about his walking pace and they both talk about how many times they've hiked the Cares Gorge.
Assessing the difficulty of a route
Daniel shares his expectations about the distance, and Valeria warns him about how tough the next day's section will be.
Describing fitness and routine
Daniel and Valeria compare the physical demands of their daily jobs and explain how they train by walking up hills and stairs.
Explaining the need to unwind
Daniel explains his sleep schedule and talks about wanting to get away from city noise to find peace in the mountains.
Warning about proper footwear
Valeria checks Daniel's new boots and warns him about the blisters and injuries he'll get from not breaking them in first.
Preventing chafing and blisters
Daniel mentions the bandages in his first-aid kit, and Valeria tells him how to use them and suggests swapping his cotton socks.
Listing what is in your luggage
Valeria offers to lend Daniel socks and goes over the list of heavy and unnecessary items in his backpack with him.
Discussing mountain hut routines
Valeria criticises the weight of Daniel's books and explains the quiet hours and early wake-up times typical in the high mountains.
Checking a accommodation booking
Daniel asks Valeria about Picu Urriellu, and they talk about how far in advance you need to book a spot in the hut.
Asking about transport
Valeria describes the Fuente Dé cable car route to Daniel and how quickly it goes up the mountain.
Asking for information about meals
Daniel asks about the mountain hut menu, and Valeria recommends hearty dishes to cope with the cold night at the peak.
Recommending local food products
Valeria explains to Daniel how Cabrales cheese is cured and suggests trying it with bread and cider.
Explaining a drinking tradition
Daniel questions the technique of pouring cider from a height, and Valeria explains its technical function of aerating the drink to consume it immediately.
Agreeing to a drink after the hike
Daniel offers to buy Valeria a drink at the end of the route, and she encourages him to cover the last few kilometres to Caín.

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