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Wildflower Collage

Posted on June 13, 2013 by yachtlyra

Galicia is referred to as green Spain on account of its higher rainfall lending the countryside a more verdant appearance. Certainly in spring this term does not do justice to the banquet of wildflowers on show. Here are views from … Continue reading →

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Guns and Roses

Posted on June 11, 2013 by yachtlyra

Yesterday we went for a long walk around the coast towards Ria Arousa. The headland, Con Negra, is a nature reserve and a site of outstanding natural beauty. We set off from the pretty seaside environment of the harbour,  along … Continue reading →

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San Vicente del Mar

Posted on June 9, 2013 by yachtlyra

Saturday 8th dawned dull and drizzling, with low cloud that was forecast to burn off. We did not race to set off hoping for an improvement in the weather. John waved Mike off, he was heading for San Vicente too, … Continue reading →

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Noia

Posted on June 8, 2013 by yachtlyra

It is no longer possible for a yacht of our draught to sail into the nearby town of Noia, with its mediaeval old town, because of the silting. Instead we took a taxi and the driver pointed out the attractive walkway … Continue reading →

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Beyond the End of the Earth

Posted on June 7, 2013 by yachtlyra

On our last night in Camarinas we decided to have dinner in a cafe along the front next to the lace shop, on account of the excellent quality of the tapas we had been served there. After sitting outside for … Continue reading →

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What’s the Story at Camarinas?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by yachtlyra

We arrived at Camarinas to find it is Spain’s Balamory,  with dolphins in the sea and very brightly painted houses climbing up from the harbour. We arrived yesterday, having delayed our passage due to murky weather on Friday. As it … Continue reading →

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Off to Camarinas in the Morning

Posted on May 30, 2013 by yachtlyra

We have had a housekeeping sort of day, supermarket shopping, filling up with water, stowing things away and so forth, because tomorrow we set off round the coast. The weather is good to go, John has made a passage plan … Continue reading →

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The Rain in Spain

Posted on May 29, 2013 by yachtlyra

Yesterday we woke to the sound of rain pattering on the roof and the creaking of fenders as the wind pushed us around on our berth. We had intended to take the train to Santiago to explore and visit the … Continue reading →

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Finding Nemo

Posted on May 27, 2013 by yachtlyra

We set out this morning to visit the castle across the water only to find out it was shut. Monday is museum closing day.  On the way back we kept encountering English families and the occasional American coming towards us … Continue reading →

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To the Lighthouse

Posted on May 27, 2013 by yachtlyra

We were guided in to Spain by the only Roman lighthouse still in operation. It seemed only polite to pay our respects, especially as Torre de Hercules was but a mere stretch of the legs along the magnificent promenade from … Continue reading →

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