Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

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

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 [...]

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Halloween – The Galician way – 3F – Friends, Food & Fire

Halloween – Any excuse to have a party / fiesta in Mer Sober Ribeira Sacra. The weather allowed us to have a great magical night with bonfire, quemada and lots of friends.

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Hilfreiche Freunde – Friends lend a helping hand – I

For our first visitors – our German friends – This post is mainly in German. But upfront I like to say: “It was great that they came, helped, enjoyed and kept us sane”.  Nach drei Monaten war es endlich soweit. Wir konnten Freunde empfangen. Monika und Bernd waren von unseren Bildern und Geschichten nicht abzuschrecken. Bernd, ist nicht nur [...]

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007