Panteon of Portofino
Panteon of Portofino
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I had not heard of her before this trip
I had not heard of her before this trip
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T-shirt, playing on the joke that the region of Molise "does not exist."
T-shirt, playing on the joke that the region of Molise "does not exist."
0 2025/05/31 15:17:36
Bathroom, with tub and walk-in shower
Bathroom, with tub and walk-in shower
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Bedroom of standard double room
Bedroom of standard double room
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Interior dining room of LA HUERTA DO OBRAIDOIRO restaurant in Santiago de Compostela, a few steps from the Paraddor
Interior dining room of LA HUERTA DO OBRAIDOIRO restaurant in Santiago de Compostela, a few steps from the Paraddor
0 2025/06/10 14:08:19
Galicia may turn out the best bread (background) in Spain! In foreground is the entrante--a puree of mussels on an impossibly thin, almost transparent cracker
Galicia may turn out the best bread (background) in Spain! In foreground is the entrante--a puree of mussels on an impossibly thin, almost transparent cracker
0 2025/06/10 14:08:26
Portioning out the chestnut bread stuffed with chicharrones and Galcian cheese--my partner could not get enough of this!
Portioning out the chestnut bread stuffed with chicharrones and Galcian cheese--my partner could not get enough of this!
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Close up of the cheese-and-chicharron-stuffed chestnut-flour bread
Close up of the cheese-and-chicharron-stuffed chestnut-flour bread
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Restaurant exterior
Restaurant exterior
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Double file of food stalls offering the legendary shellfish of the waters off Galicia
Double file of food stalls offering the legendary shellfish of the waters off Galicia
0 2025/06/11 05:46:41
Octopus awaiting transformation into the quintessential Gallego "pulbo a fiera," octpous in the style of the fair
Octopus awaiting transformation into the quintessential Gallego "pulbo a fiera," octpous in the style of the fair
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https://www.fascinatingspain.com/articulo/denomination-of-origin/cebreiro-cheese-the-galician-cheese-that-once-was-one-of-the-most-expensive/20201215093448068744.html
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0 2025/06/11 05:46:53
Lovely cheese and embutidos stand where I bought cheese made by AIRAS DE MONIZ
Lovely cheese and embutidos stand where I bought cheese made by AIRAS DE MONIZ
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Close up of Galician cheeses
Close up of Galician cheeses
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One of several interlinked courtyards inside the Parador of Santiago, built as a hospital for Pilgrims by King Fernando and Queen Isabela
One of several interlinked courtyards inside the Parador of Santiago, built as a hospital for Pilgrims by King Fernando and Queen Isabela
0 2025/06/11 05:57:11
Possible day trips from the city, to surrounding points of interest, including the city of Porto
Possible day trips from the city, to surrounding points of interest, including the city of Porto
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Rua do Franco, a Main Street in the historic quarter of Santiago
Rua do Franco, a Main Street in the historic quarter of Santiago
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Praza do Obradoiro, with the Parador (under renovation) in the background
Praza do Obradoiro, with the Parador (under renovation) in the background
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Seat of local government, the Palacio de Raxoi, acing the Cathedral
Seat of local government, the Palacio de Raxoi, acing the Cathedral
0 2025/06/11 05:57:43
Roofline taken from interior hallway inside Parador
Roofline taken from interior hallway inside Parador
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Vignette from lobby area; just one of many spaces that invite relaxing for guests of the Parador
Vignette from lobby area; just one of many spaces that invite relaxing for guests of the Parador
0 2025/06/11 08:11:54
Many plaques inform visitors and guests of the Parador; staying here offers a sense of being a part of history that is almost unmatched by other hotels. It's a very special experience and not one easily replicated.
Many plaques inform visitors and guests of the Parador; staying here offers a sense of being a part of history that is almost unmatched by other hotels. It's a very special experience and not one easily replicated.
0 2025/06/11 08:12:00
Patio de San Mateo, one of several interlinked courtyard inside the Parador in Santiago de Compostela; I am very happy that we are logged here. The room matters very little (although ours is lovely) ; it's the sense of history imbuing every inch of space that is so memorable. I recommend taking any available room, just to have a chance to stay here; much of the interior is off -limits to non-guests, even those on tours.
Patio de San Mateo, one of several interlinked courtyard inside the Parador in Santiago de Compostela; I am very happy that we are logged here. The room matters very little (although ours is lovely) ; it's the sense of history imbuing every inch of space that is so memorable. I recommend taking any available room, just to have a chance to stay here; much of the interior is off -limits to non-guests, even those on tours.
0 2025/06/11 08:12:08
Informative plaque inside the Patio de San Mateo
Informative plaque inside the Patio de San Mateo
0 2025/06/11 08:12:16
While walking toward the entrance, these cheerful guys from Porto asked me to snap their photo; they had ridden from Porto to Santiago in two days and looked no worse for wear. They would return to Porto later today in a van, with their bikes and packs. They were one group of many, including a merry quartet from Tenerife, who were so happy to share commentary and to have their pics snapped. Everyone around here seems to be elated, for good reason...for many this is the trip of a lifetime.
While walking toward the entrance, these cheerful guys from Porto asked me to snap their photo; they had ridden from Porto to Santiago in two days and looked no worse for wear. They would return to Porto later today in a van, with their bikes and packs. They were one group of many, including a merry quartet from Tenerife, who were so happy to share commentary and to have their pics snapped. Everyone around here seems to be elated, for good reason...for many this is the trip of a lifetime.
0 2025/06/11 08:24:16
Cathedral main altar
Cathedral main altar
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Closeup..please do not depend on my details; we took no tour and had no notes or guidebook
Closeup..please do not depend on my details; we took no tour and had no notes or guidebook
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Plaque I memorial of Pope John Paul II
Plaque I memorial of Pope John Paul II
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The tomb of St. James
The tomb of St. James
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Last night's menu; there is also a reasonably priced tasting menu
Last night's menu; there is also a reasonably priced tasting menu
0 2025/06/12 05:02:13
Berberechos (cockles), steamed
Berberechos (cockles), steamed
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Guisantes de raza, heirloom peas
Guisantes de raza, heirloom peas
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Octopus, served over a dark green
Octopus, served over a dark green
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That magnificent merluza (hake), a clean, white fish
That magnificent merluza (hake), a clean, white fish
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Interior of BICO heladeria, in the center of Santiago's old quarter; a large cup with two flavors costs 3.30 euro
Interior of BICO heladeria, in the center of Santiago's old quarter; a large cup with two flavors costs 3.30 euro
0 2025/06/12 05:02:41
Local liqueurs for sale in the Mercado de Abastos
Local liqueurs for sale in the Mercado de Abastos
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One of the interior aisles of this excellent market
One of the interior aisles of this excellent market
0 2025/06/12 05:24:22
I asked for a non-dry wine to begin; our waiter suggested this Basque cider and it was THE best cider I've ever tasted. I snapped this pic so I could look for it on a future trip to the Pais Vasco, which I hope will be in the not-too-distant future
I asked for a non-dry wine to begin; our waiter suggested this Basque cider and it was THE best cider I've ever tasted. I snapped this pic so I could look for it on a future trip to the Pais Vasco, which I hope will be in the not-too-distant future
0 2025/06/12 23:31:03
This is the shorter of the two tasting menus; we do not normally prefer tasting menus--an endless parade of dishes--far too many disparate tastes and far too much food, and often, far too expensive. This was different and we LOVED it....
This is the shorter of the two tasting menus; we do not normally prefer tasting menus--an endless parade of dishes--far too many disparate tastes and far too much food, and often, far too expensive. This was different and we LOVED it....
0 2025/06/12 23:31:08
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