Morning in, morning out, fog kept on being the hikers' faithful companion...
However, afternoons were always sunny. Luckily, I entered a medieval hamlet, when the sky was blue. The church, Gothic in style, and the cabazo, a typical round granary from Galicia.
However, afternoons were always sunny. Luckily, I entered a medieval hamlet, when the sky was blue. The church, Gothic in style, and the cabazo, a typical round granary from Galicia.
The landscape is dotted with many horreos - other granaries, these ones raised on pillars - in which small farmers have stored their crops, since the 12th century. These structures, now part of the architectural heritage, are protected by the Spanish government. Many mansions have horreos in the garden. There are over 15,000 of them in Spain!
I even saw one still being used for that purpose, with maize in it.
By following the arrow and...
going uphill and downhill for some time, I crossed a humpbacked 14th-century bridge and I arrived in Melide,
The old part follows its medieval layout and on its narrow winding streets there are many restaurants serving the regional speciality, pulpo (octopus) that comes to the tables on wooden platters sprinkled with paprika and olive oil.
As I don't like octopus, I entered a restaurant and asked a waiter to take the photo you see above.
By chance, it was the last Sunday of the month, when the whole town was bustling. A big market was taking place. Farmers bring their produce in - fruit, honey, meat, cheese and vegetables - to sell..
Playing Galician bagpipes
Isn't the sound of the hiking poles hitting the ground like that of a lady wearing heels, just not as fast???
If you can continue to hear it, it's still early to stop hiking...
~~ Have a wonderful weekend ~~
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