Roofscape

Graffiti in Santiago de Compostela

Graffiti from the streets in Santiago de Compostela.

We attended mass in the hopes of seeing the Botafumeiro in action but the church was saving it for Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez, who were coming to Santiago the next day. Seriously?

Out for a ride and the latest in spanish fashion

Out for a short ride around the area because we soon discovered we were almost out of gas...

Also, I could not resist to post the picture of this new fashion accessory...from the equivalent of the dollar store.

Corpus Christi in Gondomar and Ponteareas

See link for info on the Catholic feast. We visited two towns, Gondomar and Ponteareas. During this festivity, children celebrate their First Communion. The stars of this event though are beautiful 'flower rugs', these are made of flowers and incorporate religious motifs. People walk around the town admiring the beautiful and creative designs. The procession party also walks around the town, but on the rugs. They last less than a day...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_Christi_(feast)
http://www.farodevigo.es/secciones/noticia.jsp?pRef=2009061500_8_338273__Sociedad-y-Cultura-Cientos-disfrutan-procesion-sobre-originales-tapices

Enjoying local events

This event was sponsored by the local newspaper Faro de Vigo. A lecture and show of images of Franco and his family during different stages of his life.

http://www.farodevigo.es/servicios/lupa/lupa.jsp?pIdFoto=1490599&pRef=2009061200_21_337300__Agenda-hacer-Vigo

For those interested in this subject...no fighting please

These are the news from Galicia these days...
http://www.farodevigo.es/secciones/noticia.jsp?pRef=2009060900_4_336380__Galicia-PPdeG-rechaza-batasunizacion-sociedad-oposicion-censura-ataque-gallego

Spain - Late lunch in Panxon

If you like fish, this area is the place.

Not sure which one is what but we had xoubas, chinchos, another kind, pimientos de padron and fries. Some you eat the whole thing, including the head. And the bones. Bones are ok the head not so much. Amazing.

Hello Dublin!

So, I got to the airport to take my flight New York-Toronto-Madrid and guess what? I could not board. I needed a transit visa. Yes, it is true that it is my responsibility to make sure that all paperwork is in order, but for a layover of less than 2 hours? Come on!
The good thing about all this, and believe me, it did not seem at the time that anything could be (i was really losing it) was that thanks to very good advice and help, I ended up in Dublin for a day.
So, although i was very tired I managed to visit the city center, take a historic walking tour, do a little shopping and enjoy some delicious sausages with mashed and beer.

Bye Bye New York

Thank you to all my friends for a wonderful farewell.
I will keep in touch through this blog, it will be an interesting experiment!
Write back!
Big kisses.