Kevnjan's (not so) new adventure.

Sat.4th. May. Left Portugal and headed for the town of Santiago de Compostela, the destination for thousands of pilgrims. The cathedral, reputed resting place of St. James, the apostle, is impressive, Janet says the best she has seen. As an interested observer, I'd put it in my top ten. On Thursday afternoon we spent nearly two hours driving around the town looking for a suitable parking space and in the end opted to camp outside of town, by a campsite which was closed. Next morning we found a parking spot, took the bus to the cathedral, looked around and headed for the hills after lunch. This pilgrim, for one, was glad to get away. The old town was nice enough but I'm glad I didn't walk there!! We programmed satnav lady to take us to an ACSI site at San Tirso de Abres, an idyllic spot in Asturias, in the mountains, by a river, a farm with interesting breeds of sheep, chickens and French campers!! The journey on N640 is amongst the most enjoyable drives we have taken, through mountains and valleys similar to the Italian Tyrol. Fabulous!! I recommend it. Today we spent the morning washing our washing and the van. It looks clean once more but I know it's only temporary as we have lots of miles to do in the next few days and there are lots of flies out there. It's never ending. I hate flies!! Leaving here tomorrow, shame, we like it here, had good internet connection, skyped the Smigiels for the first time in ages. Back on our Orange phone plan so more or less unlimited phone calls. Still no TV though. Aston Villa won at Norwich. Life could be much worse. Pictures of the cathedral at Santiago and the enormous incense burner used to disguise the smell of the pilgrims. Not now though.