Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

Archive for January, 2010

Frosty days in January – Still winter in rural Galicia

We have some really frosty nights and incredible sunny days.
Temperatures just bounce form -7C to 15C and more in a couple of hours.
One lies in bed and contemplates if its necessary to get up, as all one can see are frosted pastures and then the morning fog may roll in covering everything.  Here in Mer [...]

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Fiesta dos Fachos – Castro Caldelas rural Galicia – An experience

Normally Castro Caldelas lies peacefully on a hill guarding the Ribeira Sacra. If you follow the long winding road, always uphill, you finally arrive in Castro. When you parked your car, its just a very short walk to explore the well restored old town, its castle and believe me the view from graveyard is second to [...]

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Night raid – The greenhouse under attack – Plants destroyed

Ribeira Sacra a greenhouse under attack. Plants raided gardener is distraught. Help with encouragement

Saturday, January 16th, 2010