I am still in the wonderful Galicia. The weather is perfect – sunny but not too hot. This area is steeped in history and I have been enjoying learning about their unique language ‘Gallego’, the Celtic culture, their close connection to Northern Portugal and the lives of the Galician people. I visited the remains of… Continue reading Castro de Baroña
Author: Alex Scott
Galicia- part 2
Vanlife gathering More amazing unspolit beaches Cliff top walks Sunsets Dinner cooked on a beach camp fire
Galicia – part 1
After Santiago I headed north into the hills I found this magical place Swam in a waterfall And enjoyed the sounds of nature The next day I continued my journey north to the coast So happy to find this completely unspoilt beach with no tourists in sight I met a fellow solo female vanlifer Minna,… Continue reading Galicia – part 1
Santiago
On Friday I left Portugal and arrived in Galicia I parked next to this pool with views of Santiago I went into the city Reconnected with friends I met the other week when volunteering Sara and Mateu had just finished walking the Camino so we celebrated with evening tapas and wine and went on a… Continue reading Santiago
Porto
My host family also have a house in Porto. They asked if I wanted to go there for a few days.. of course I said yes! I think it’s my favourite city. Everything is so colourful and higgldy piggledy. Apparently J.K Rowling got lots of inpiration for writing Harry Potter from Porto. The houses are… Continue reading Porto
Peneda-Gerês
1.8.21 The other volunteers and I went on a day trip to the nearby national park called Peneda-Gerês We took some less trodden paths Accidentally found our ourselves in Galacia, Spain Made it to the waterfall Went for a swim Ate traditional Portugese food And then went for an evening explore of the Monastery of… Continue reading Peneda-Gerês
Ponte de Lima
The little homestead I’m currently staying at is very close to Ponte de Lima Ponte de Lima is said to be the oldest town in Portugal because Queen Teresa of Spain declared it an official town in 1125, just before Portugal became independent. In the Middle Ages it was a fortified town with walls 600… Continue reading Ponte de Lima
WorkAway
Sorry for the long silence! I arrived in Portugal on Tuesday and came straight to my WorkAway. WorkAway is a scheme where people who need help with a project reach out to travellers. The travellers help with the project and in return get a free place to stay, 3 meals a day, a chance to… Continue reading WorkAway
Riaño
25.7.21 Just outside the Picos de Europa national park is beautiful little town called Riaño. It is surrounded by water and mountains. It is the youngest town in the region because the original ‘old Riaño’ was deliberately flooded in the 80s to create the resevoir, reduce flooding and generate hydroelectric power. Despite it only being… Continue reading Riaño
Picos de Europa
24.7.21 I drove from Santilliana del Mar further into the Cantabrian mountains until I reached the Picos de Europa national park. The roads were very windy and steep. I took it very slowly. There was a trail of around 15 cars behind me, probably all shouting at me to hurry up . I won’t be… Continue reading Picos de Europa