Tag Archives: Ribadeo

Oh, the irony!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Paul

Just over twelve hours after nearly being run off the road by a maniacal Galician driver I got pulled over by the Guardia Civil. I’d decided last night that a lack of LPG, money and food meant that it would … Continue reading →

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When polish isn’t really polish

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Paul

Somewhere between collecting the hire car in Lugo on Friday afternoon, and retrieving it from the hotel car park on Saturday morning it had gained an unwanted addition. Despite my hire agreement telling me that I would return the car … Continue reading →

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Lumbering up

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Paul

After just a fortnight in Galicia, I’m getting too used to this life. This morning I awoke at 9:45am, and tried to reconcile myself with the fact that it was only 8:45 in England. Excepting illness this was the latest … Continue reading →

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Convincing some unbelievers

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Paul

Preparations are continuing apace ahead of my two month trip to Galicia, to work on the big house and to keep an eye on the builders finally starting the renovation of the barn. Ferry tickets are now booked, the Land … Continue reading →

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Percebes: Food of the gods

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Paul

In Greek mythology ambrosia is the food of the gods, up there alongside nectar as the most heavenly of consumables. In Galicia the ambrosia equivalents are percebes, or as the English would call them, goose neck barnacles. Despite their unappealing, frankly ugly, appearance … Continue reading →

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