Valencia......its hot, hot, hot

22 May 2013

Arrived in Valnencia and it was 27° - yay back to the heat. Santiago was great but it was freezing cold. Wandered about the old historic town...fantastic , historic blend of architecture, amazing food market....and its all flat - great for biking or walking. Plenty of spots to stop and revive youself with tapa's and local refreshments.

Art installation at the Galician Centre for Culture

Galician Cultural Centre....amazing design

Took the bus 20  mins out of town to a hill top to visit the cente of culture. This is an amazing complex designed by American Peter Einsenman. The design reflects the rolling countryside., original cost has trebled, two wings are uncompleted and the project has been put on hold...its great but unfinished....white elephant?

In need of a good book to read

A-Coruna

Monday 20 May 2013

Took the train 30 mins to the Galician state capital, A-Coruna.
 Sea port, cute little cobbled streets....great sea front.
Next stop Valencia  in a few days.

Santiago de Compostela

The cathedral square and actual cathedral are impressive...too much to capture  on my wee pocket camera.

                                                  

Arzua to Santiago de Compostela

Saturday 18May 2013 -22k's

Raining again. Double socks to keep feet dry, gloves purchased to keep hands warm and avoid the wind chill....walking pole at the ready....bring it on!

Sun came out for short periods and it was lovely. Lots of eagerness to reach the destination. The first glimpses of the cathedral spires motivated us to walk a bit faster. Yay....we made it. Lots of happy walkers all taking photos etc at the end of a long trek. We all looked odd in all our rain gear as a group of Vatican VIPS and security services were in cathedral square....but great feeling to have reached our destination. Rest days now.