Revisiting an Old Friend
The name Regina Viarum might ring a few bells for some. You could be thinking of the Appian Way in Italy: the ancient Roman road …
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Ribadavia – Strolling through the passageways of time
Without doubt, Ribadavia is a sparkling jewel in Galicia’s historic crown. In 1063 King Garcia chose Ribadavia as the capital of the kingdom of Galicia. …
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Not Quite Glastonbury
About a month ago, the local council in Sober informed us of a forthcoming concert. The outdoor performance would take place in the Praza do …
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Fittest Corpse in the Cemetery
An excursion to Lugo, our provincial capital, usually spells trouble. As the administrative centre of the province of Lugo, most official undertakings are resolved there. …
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Boat Trips and Broomsticks
Last week, my mother-in-law came to stay. She flew in to Santiago on Ryanair, apparently her broomstick was in for a service. Only joking; she’s …
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Weighing up the Options
On Saturday morning Melanie wandered out of the dressing room carrying a pile of dirty washing. ‘I’ll just pop these in the washer before I …
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Beer, Butties, and Breathtaking Scenery
The opening of Bar Terraza heralds the start of another Galician summer. To celebrate this momentous event the owners, Alex and Keka invited patrons; past …
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Greeting from Galicia
How does one squeeze a lifetime into 250 words – oh well, here goes. I left fulltime education aged eighteen and began a career in retail. …
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