Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

Familie Freunde & Sauerbraten – Family, friends & braised beef

OK, I will try to catch up over the next weeks – promise. It is great having friends visiting, one can show off all the beauty of Galicia and the Ribeira Sacra, but it tends to also entail some very heavy cooking and eating sessions. Jutta and Udo visited for the first time and what [...]

Friday, November 5th, 2010

August in rural Galicia I – Estreso rural en Augusto I

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 [...]

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

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

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, [...]

Monday, June 28th, 2010