On our way through Sarria, after a good breakfastWe crossed the river twiceA 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 trunkTwo very sleepy old dogsFowl – White Turkeys?A gentle beastHuge slabs often used hereAn “ 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 hereThe scenery is less dramatic but very pleasing to the eye Galician mojon 100 km to goStill quite greyPortomarin in the far distance A glimpse of the Rio MinoDon’t ask me ?Crossing the bridge to PortomarinThe 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 enjoyCan’t beat a bus shelterA gift from a passing strangerOn the way out of Sarria
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