Category Archives: Local Life

No horror in hórreo

Posted on October 7, 2010 by admin

Something which sets Galicia, and for that matter neigbouring Asturias, apart from the rest of  Spain is the proliferation of strange looking square or rectangular vented buildings raised up on stilts, often with no visible means of access. The are the … Continue reading →

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The celtic connection

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Paul

Being English born and bred (Mum born in Peterborough and Dad born in Epsom) I should be at my happiest walking the Pennine Way reading Shakespeare whilst eating scones with jam and cream, and singing ‘Jerusalem’ at the top of my voice. … Continue reading →

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I love pontenova.es

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Paul

Not long after we decided to buy the house in Liñeiras a local news/blog/magazine/public information service came to our attention. Amanda stumbled across www.pontenova.es and ever since we’ve both been hooked. www.pontenova.es I’ve been reading (in the broadest sense of the … Continue reading →

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