RE: Entroido Thanks for getting back w/ me. I'll definitely research Xinzo de Limia, Laza nd Verin. Curious, I understand winter is very rainy/cold, I assume that does not stop festivals. For Feb. should I plan rain boots and winter jackets? Thank you again.
So sorry for not replying! I guess I haven't been receiving notifications on here! Yes, for February, I would anticipate weather in the 40s (Fahrenheit) and rain. You may also want to bring good warm layers along with a rain jacket. I would not bring an umbrella, as you can just pick up one pretty cheaply at a dollar store once there if you need it.
RE: Entroido Hello, I found your blog on internet, great info by the way!! I'm heading to Santiago De Compestela in Feb. to visit my son, he's teaching English in Noia for a year. I will probably study Spanish while I'm there but I was wondering if seeing the Entroido festivals weekends prior to Fat Tuesday is enough to get a good feel for the Entroido in Galicia region or do you think it's a MUST to stay for Fat Tuesday? We are looking into Ourense, from your blog looks like they have a wonderful festival on Sunday the weekend prior to Fat Tuesday. Any other festivals/towns that you would not miss? Any info you have would be appreciated. Thank you!
Entroido I'm no longer in Galicia, but from what I remember, Entroido is much of that week from the weekend before through Lent (Wednesday). You can definitely see some stuff on the weekend. Around January, you can probably start to search for event calendars for each city/village (search "calendario de eventos Entroido 2019 _______ (city/village name)"). If your Spanish/Galician isn't great, if you see an event, you can search Google images for that event in that city/village to see if it looks interesting. So, you can plan where to go based on if a city/town has a certain event you want to see when you'll be there. Generally most cities have Entroido activities, but villages tend to have the most traditional and unique festivities. The most famous ones are Xinzo de Limia, Laza, and Verin. You can search for those--I'm sure other blogs have covered them, but I didn't get to see them. For many of those villages, they're a bit far from Noia and it would probably be best to rent a car if you decide to go that route. My parents really enjoyed the town of Ribadavia when they visited, and it was special because it happened to be a saint day, so they were doing a traditional procession. I hope you get the chance to get see some of the wonderful culture unique to Galicia while you visit! Enjoy!
Youre my hero 'Like most travelers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than Ive seen' Benny Disraeli
But you took pictures and wrote it down! You go Girl. Keep me apprised of your situation. Me n Eldridge will be in Amsterdam and UK in July. Chuck
I will be sadder than you re: Adios to España Although it will definitely be so wonderful to see you soon and have you closer by for a while, your sharing of your times there as well as the little visit with you there between your two years have made me love Spain. Thanks so much! Travel safe and keep the photos and commentary coming!
Ten seems to be your lucky number... That's great your were able to walk a portion of the Camino Ingles. If I do another Camino in Spain it will likely be the Ingles based upon your brief description. I look forward to your continued travels and work in Europe. I see you are going to Wales. My son got his law degree at Bangor University. Take care!
Having walked the Camino last September and October... as I walked through Galicia I thought of you and was hoping that you would walk at least a portion before you left Galicia. One day is just a taste. I hope that your next walk will include at least one night in an albergue where you can talk with other pilgrims. That may be enough to inspire you to walk at least the last 100 km on one of the ways. I walked the last 100 km from Lugo, having started in Pamplona and then switching from the Camino Frances in Ponferada, where I took a bus to Lugo. The most amazing experience of my life. This July I am walking the St. Olavsleden in Norway.
Camino I unfortunately won't have enough days off in a row before I leave to do 100km together, but I was actually just researching doing a weekend with a stay in an albergue in a couple of weeks. Will keep you all posted!
Wow, St. Olavsleden looks beautiful too! Hope you have a great experience!
Wow! We looked at all three of your most recent blogs from Malaga to Ronda to Cordoba. So scenic. It does make me so motivated to come to Spain (and Portugal and Italy) again and spend so much more time exploring as you have done. Thanks so much for sharing these views, both visual and editorial. Makes me want to learn more of history too!
bravo Thanks for doing a very decent job of preserving such a wonderful trip. You may know Willis and I sometimes don't agree on some things however we are spot on with this being such a great trip. We are so happy to have wrangled you along for this part of it too.
Thanks for the information about Ponferrada... as I will be walking through it, and spending the night there, on my pilgrimage in September. I will definitely visit the Templar Castle.
Real Alcazar Oooops! Yeah, we skipped it, knowing that we were going to the Alhambra in Granada. But when I'm back in Sevilla, and there are fewer crowds, and I have more money, I'll have to check it out! :-)
Things to do with Korean College Students Hello, I'm hosting a few Korean college students for several days. But I will have only 1 day to spend with them. Can you recommend things they'd like to do while they are here besides shopping? They speak almost no English.
Hi Tina, difficult question! Are you in the US? They will indeed be interested in shopping--luxury stuff is much cheaper in the US! Also (if they're not in the US for a long time), going to a regular grocery store, just because grocery stores in other countries are always really different from our home countries. Other than shopping, maybe cooking them a homemade meal? They would probably also like touristy stuff, and opportunities to take pictures. Some Korean friends at my US college liked going to see the Amish nearby. And even if they don't understand your (deliberately slow, clearly spaced) English, they should understand if you write it down, because they should have had at least 10 years of English at this point! They'd probably also like going to a 'local' coffee shop (coffee shops are big in Korea and they will have been to Starbucks) and getting dessert somewhere (but this would depend on how awkward communication is). Good luck!
Hey Laura, thanks for a very nice thorough job showing us a lot of your life there. We laughed a bit about you using the word "gal" maybe that came from hanging out with those '20's people. Talk to you soon!
Great article I work for a non profit foundation that handling Korean exchange students and your article is really helpful. You mentioned all things we should make them aware before they leave Korea.
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RE: Entroido
Thanks for getting back w/ me. I'll definitely research Xinzo de Limia, Laza nd Verin. Curious, I understand winter is very rainy/cold, I assume that does not stop festivals. For Feb. should I plan rain boots and winter jackets? Thank you again.