[NEW CLASS] The northern Aragon region of Spain contains a large section of the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains. The area contains majestic mountains, broad river valleys, and lush forests. The people have lived there for hundreds of years, largely in small villages with houses and barns of stone, and each family having parcels of land for farming. The Moors occupied the land starting in 600 AD but by 1000 AD the Christians had settled there, turning the Moors’ fortresses (atop the mountains) into churches, and houses were then built on the hillsides near the churches. Many of the old traditions and festivals still continue as do their practices to keep away evil spirits. Much of the material for this course was gleaned from an eight-day trip to this area in October 2025, living in a 17th century farmhouse, hiking the mountains, and visiting villages, monasteries, convents, cathedrals, and towns, tasting regional foods, and meeting local residents. Audio/Visual, Lecture