Monthly Archives: September 2016

Tuesday 20 September Second day here. A rest and hot water day. Stuck my toes in the local foot bath fountain but decided to eat in town rather than soak. QB acquired a pair of wedge shoes, beige, apparently a … Continue reading →

Monday 19 SeptemberAnother hot day. Hotel, Torre do Rio, is incredibly rated. 5 on trip advisor, 9.8 on booking. It is a rural hotel with 12 rooms, enormous grounds, thick stone walls, dozens of places to relax, minimal but sufficient … Continue reading →

Sunday 18 September, another blazing hot day. A day of "Boogs Asado". QB awoke to a spectacular view of Orion shining through her open window; described it as almost a Van Gogh. Several 500+ climbs on rocky and bouldered paths, … Continue reading →

Saturday 17 September same weather only hotter. Very much hotter. Day starts with a high climb,+550 feet, out of Vigo. Rolling ridge with great views follow until a sharp descent into Redondela, located on a giant bay. Lots of benches … Continue reading →

Friday 16 September cloudy, no rain A walk of many many excellent large beaches. Coastal almost the whole way. Wonderful tree on the way. Same type we saw at the parador. George, anyone know the name of this tree? See … Continue reading →

Thursday 15 September rain shower then sun and clouds. Morning foot prep items, pictured, before tourist, rest day and food tasting day. Empanada de gallego, flat, meat filled, very much different than the Mexican ones. Scallops as tapas, many different … Continue reading →

Sunny and pleasant. Then rain at 14:00. We were awakened to the very enjoyable sound of waves crashing the nearby shore. The coast of Spain in this area is spectacular. Rocky, many outcrops, waves pounding the boulders and shore. Saw … Continue reading →

Heavy rain all night, clearing in the morning. QB feet needed some wrapping. This has not been an easy or comfortable trip. Crossed over into Spain via a ferry. 1.5 km long sail. About 15 or so others crossed over … Continue reading →

12 September foggy and mizzle in morning, sunny and very humid later. The route not available yet. Tried to walk up the coast but…. the route not yet open. First 10 kms pleasantly along the coast and then a false … Continue reading →

Sunday 12 September. Very foggy into mid afternoon Route took us inland over numerous good sized hills with larger and small cobbled. Walked through a number of small towns, many with new houses. Stopped for coffee at a very local … Continue reading →