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Ribeira Sacra full summer – It’s summer because…..

lifeingalicia — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:27:45 +0000

Hola, Pumpkins turning on the colour yes here in the Ribeira Sacra summer is in full swing. Be warned – to use this post you need ample bandwidth. Nearly all pictures will open up full screen if you click them – you have been warned – bottom right is an x for close. But before we [...]

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August in rural Galicia I – Estreso rural en Augusto I

lifeingalicia — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:37:17 +0000

Rural stress or “estreso rural” is quite common in August. There is so much to do, to experience and simply to enjoy. One can get stressed out that the Rio Sil, above the St. Estevo dam, is still low. On the other hand one can get a glimpse of what was before. It’s fun to [...]

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1. Boot fair – Rastrillo – Goian Panton Ribeira Sacra Galicia

lifeingalicia — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:46:01 +0000

Last Sunday saw the first ever original English boot fair or Rastrillo in Goian, Ferreira de Panton Galicia. If you missed it, the next is 8th of August 11:00m- 1pm – Proximo oportunidad 8 de Augusto 11 manana – 1 de la tarde. Boot fair / Rastrillo – Un explicacion: No es una senal de pobreza, [...]

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Solicitud DUA – Import to Spain from outside the EU by mail

lifeingalicia — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:50:49 +0000

You may have received a Aviso De Llegada de Envio Postal Internacional Solicitud DUA or you intend to buy something outside the EU and have it shipped via mail (postal systems). The example is myself as I buy art materials from the US which are not obtainable here or are even including the IVA customs [...]

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1st feria de artesania – Vilamor – O Courel – Folgoso

lifeingalicia — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:48:56 +0000

The Courel or O Courel is another fascinating landscape just about 30 minutes from the casa de flores in the Ribeira Sacra. Few roads venture along the steep cliffs, specifically along the rio Lor, well known for excellent trout fishing. Stunning views from passes up to 1000 meters (3000 feet) high. Little villages, often abandoned [...]

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