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Friday September 23Very foggy beginning, warmer later. Arrival, end of the Camino Portugues pilgrimage. A much shorter and easier one than the French way. Unfortunately QB did not get to enjoy due to constant painful feet. At breakfast we learned … Continue reading →

Thursday 21 September a lot cooler First stop a stone pillar in the main church. The city apparently gets its name from this stone which, legend tells, Jame's boat was moored in Padron. Church has a collection of polychrome and … Continue reading →

A little cooler, still no rain. Off to the land of peppers de Padron as well as the first sighting of Columbus returning from the New World. A map shows how much silting has occurred as Padron is no longer … Continue reading →

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 →