we leave triacastela about 09.00 and ventured further into galicia. the landcape reminds both of us of home- green and hilly. the weather is cooler, the grass greener- we could be in brest or wicklow!

we pass through the village of samos with its beautiful monastery.

we make our way to the camp site of the banks of the reservoir after arriving in portomarin. later we walk around the medieval town, which was rebuilt further up the banks of the river, allowing the reservoir be built in the sixties. it is strange to walk under the towns medieval arcade, the stones making up the street facade were hewn hundreds of years ago, yet the vaults above it are flat and formed in concrete. we stop for a beer on the square and then venture back to the tent for a wholesome nourishing pasta meal.