DAY IX – SARRIA TO PORTOMARIN-FROM SULLEN CLOUDS TO CHEERY SUNSHINE

16 Jun
On our way through Sarria, after a good breakfast
We crossed the river twice
A steep flight of steps upto the old town.
Old town mini square.
An important turning to the left here.
Over the “ rough bridge “
Good underfoot conditions
And bridges as Rob & Mike saunter on.
Extraordinary tree trunk
Two very sleepy old dogs
Fowl – White Turkeys?
A gentle beast
Huge slabs often used here
An “ Horreos” in the grounds of a fine house – status symbol- obviously not used to store maize – the steps are a give way – maybe the sun loungers?
This is a more authentic Horreos
Scenes typical of the tiny hamlets here
The scenery is less dramatic but very pleasing to the eye
Galician mojon
100 km to go
Still quite grey
Portomarin in the far distance
A glimpse of the Rio Mino
Don’t ask me ?
Crossing the bridge to Portomarin
The parish church was taken down, stone by stone and rebuilt above, when the dam was created and the village emptied of people who who were rehoused in the recreated village around the church – early sixties.
Steps leading up to the town from the bridge
The main thoroughfare leading up to the aforesaid church.
Our digs
Our Sleeping Beauty ….and when not dreaming of roses, Christina takes lots of photos and what follows are a selection which I am sure you will enjoy
Can’t beat a bus shelter
A gift from a passing stranger
On the way out of Sarria

“ I’ll Pick a Rose for my Rose” – Mark Johnson

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=FM7WXquTuPY&si=tiEgw4P-aPrAI8EO

Horreos
The day finished in glorious sunshine and we enjoyed a good meal at Meson Rodriguez,opposite the church

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