A Relaxing Stop in Camarinas, Spain -May 27 - June 6, 2013


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June 11th 2013
Published: June 11th 2013
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As we continue to move north up the coast of Spain toward the Bay of Biscay we have taken the opportunity to stop and wait out the worst weather. Camarinas is just such a harbor. It is located in a beautiful area of the northwest part of Spain. The coast here is very rugged and has over the centuries become known as Costa da Morte (Coast of Death), Yes, we know not the most pleasant name, but appa... Read Full Entry



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Looking Toward the EntranceLooking Toward the Entrance
Looking Toward the Entrance

From here you could check to see what the seas were like out in the Atlantic.
A Simple ChurchA Simple Church
A Simple Church

This was one of the most simple designs we have seen in a long time as compared to the large cathedrals seen elsewhere.
Hiking the CoastlineHiking the Coastline
Hiking the Coastline

We didn't get a chance to hike the rest of the coastline as seen here.
The Mountains & WaterThe Mountains & Water
The Mountains & Water

It reminded us of the Adirondacks - we had to remember we were still in Spain.
The Rocky CoastlineThe Rocky Coastline
The Rocky Coastline

The lighthouses here remind you of the need to stay away from the rocky coastline.
The Color of the CaribbeanThe Color of the Caribbean
The Color of the Caribbean

The water here is very clear and as a result the blue of the water reminded us of the Caribbean.
A Forest of Wind TurbinesA Forest of Wind Turbines
A Forest of Wind Turbines

It was good to see how much wind power was being harnessed along this Atlantic coastline.



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