Mercedes Milá met with Álex Txikon at the Mountaineering Museum in the Basque Country. Journalist Mercedes Milá traveled to the Basque Country to meet mountaineer Álex Txikon and visit his museum in Azpeitia. The program includes conversations about mountains, expeditions, and unexpected encounters.
A new meeting took place in Azpeitia (Basque Country) as part of the "Me meto en un jardín" project: journalist Mercedes Milá traveled to the region to meet climber Álex Txikon in person and visit his Mendietxe Museoa. The focus was not only on exhibits related to extreme climbs but also on the personal stories shared by Txikon himself.
During her trip, Milá visited the museum, where Txikon showed her unique items from his expeditions. After the tour, the journalist stayed overnight in a traditional Basque house recommended by the climber himself. In the evening, inspired by the stories, Milá contacted Edurne Pasaban by phone to discuss the specifics of mountaineering and relationships within the professional community.
The morning route continued: Milá and Txikon headed to Oiartzun, where Íñigo Segurola awaited them at Luur Garden. The final conversation of the episode took place here—in the midst of nature, surrounded by plants and garden compositions, the participants summed up their eventful day.
The "Me meto en un jardín" project airs on La 2 and RTVE Play and is structured as a kind of road movie: Mercedes Milá travels around Spain to meet well-known personalities in unique gardens and parks. Each episode discusses not only the guests' professional achievements but also personal stories linked to the chosen locations. Among the program's guests are David Uclés, Sor Lucía Caram, Óscar Camps, Nazareth Castellanos, Toño Pérez, Almudena Ariza, Lucía Dominguín, Miguel Ángel Revilla, and Marc Giró.
The gardens chosen for filming are directly connected to the guests: among them are MariMurtra on the Costa Brava, El Capricho in Madrid, Lur Garden in Oiartzun, the Historic Botanical Garden of Barcelona, Cabárceno in Cantabria, and the Ceres Garden in Guadalajara. This approach not only reveals the personalities of the participants, but also showcases little-known corners of Spain.
In recent years, interest in documentary projects focusing on people and their stories has grown significantly. For example, earlier there was interest in material about musician Dani Fernández's return to the stage after a shoulder injury— details about his recovery and changes to his touring plans also resonated with viewers. The format of personal meetings and candid conversations remains in demand on Spanish television.
For reference: Álex Txikon is one of Spain's most renowned climbers, having taken part in numerous challenging expeditions, including winter ascents of eight-thousanders. Mercedes Milá is a journalist with extensive experience, known for her interviews and original programs. The project 'Me meto en un jardín' combines elements of travel, personal stories, and an introduction to the country's unique natural sites.
