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| Outdoor chess in a square in Pontevedra |
Great night last night. We had met a girl from Colorado on the trail yesterday who told us that she was spending an extra night in Pontevedra, and we wondered why. Well, we got our answer when we went into the centre yesterday evening. What a place - wonderful medieval narrow streets, square after square after square, and unusual churches. Also the squares were full of families having a quiet drink or dining. Mary treated us to a more upmarket restaurant (Loaira, no 3 of 222 places to eat in Pontevedra, according to Tripadvisor) and it was really good - see photo.
The further north we go, since leaving Porto, we have noticed that prices have gradually risen. Our cafe stops that gave change out of a €5 note, now give change out of a €10 note. The hotels we use on and off that were costing €45 for a triple room, are now €60+.
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| Baa, near San Amaro |
Went through wonderful countryside today. There were lots of signs of the wine harvest (see photo) taking place in this area. We were on the road and breakfasted by 8.30am, and in Caldas de Reis by 14.00. We have a chalet in the grounds of the Acuna Hotel, and it is nice.
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| Bringing in the grapes - near Barro |
Part of our timing of this trip was designed for us to get back to Ireland when the Rugby World Cup got serious, ie. we would miss nothing of importance. So, we were knocked back when we saw the Japan/South Africa result yesterday evening. Wow!!!
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| On the road today |
Only two more days, and forty or so kilometres!!
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