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A Coruna, Spain - another pleasant stop

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June 17th 2013
Published: June 17th 2013
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We made it to La Coruna (Spanish spelling) on June 6th after a fairly nice sail from Camarinas. We were pleasantly surprised sailing up the coast to get a call on the VHF from Gazelle. They had left a day before us going directly to the Isle of Wight and we hadn’t expected to run into them again. They had stopped for the night due to rough seas and were going to A Coruna as well. We also found t... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Overlooking the FortOverlooking the Fort
Overlooking the Fort
The fort now houses the Museum of Archeology and History which was very well done.
Did they catch fish??Did they catch fish??
Did they catch fish??
You can always tell when the fishing boats were successful when you see them coming in with lots of seagulls swarming around like this one.
The Old and the NewThe Old and the New
The Old and the New
Everywhere you look you can see the mixing of the old and the new such as down this alleyway.
An Impressive Town HallAn Impressive Town Hall
An Impressive Town Hall
The impressive town hall fills in one side of the Maria Pita (a local historic heroine) Square.
Roses are in BloomRoses are in Bloom
Roses are in Bloom
Roses are in full bloom now all around A Coruna – they seem to be a very popular flower in many gardens.
City of GlassCity of Glass
City of Glass
A City of Glass – A Coruna truly lives up to its nickname. It is impressive to see so many buildings fronted by glass.
Gold DetailGold Detail
Gold Detail
Just a few of the pieces of gold work seen at the Archeology Museum.
Entrance Corner to the PlazaEntrance Corner to the Plaza
Entrance Corner to the Plaza
This impressive corner marks the entrance into one of the main squares, the Maria Pita Plaza.
Towering over the EntranceTowering over the Entrance
Towering over the Entrance
The Tower of Hercules lighthouse is impressive in its own right, but its location high on a cliff gives it added height making a majestic statement.
One of the ViewsOne of the Views
One of the Views
View out toward the harbor from on top of the Tower of Hercules.
Another DirectionAnother Direction
Another Direction
The marina we are in is located to the right of this breakwall and the very identifiable port control tower.
Still AnotherStill Another
Still Another
Another view from the top of the Tower of Hercules which shows a small amount of the rocks located near the shore.
The City and the BeachesThe City and the Beaches
The City and the Beaches
Looking back toward the city and the crescent shaped beach from the top of the lighthouse.
Roman DesignRoman Design
Roman Design
This diagram shows the internal structure of the roman designed and built lighthouse. The vaults made it possible to build this high without large amounts of weight and less stone.
Modern ConstructionModern Construction
Modern Construction
An example of how they continue to incorporate the glass porches in modern construction.
Mosaic DetailMosaic Detail
Mosaic Detail
The mosaic work on this building rooftop was quite impressive.
Curved PorchesCurved Porches
Curved Porches
A fancier design to the glass porch as seen by the bowed out feature. We enjoy the color that is added with window boxes.
PromenadePromenade
Promenade
The promenade and bike path encircle a large part of the city. The bike path is separated from the area which people walk on. Both are well used.
The Port AuthorityThe Port Authority
The Port Authority
The marine port authority building is an impressive one with its reflective glass and amazing height.
Handicap AccessibleHandicap Accessible
Handicap Accessible
We have been seeing quite a few buildings that have added handicap accessibility to their buildings.
Cards Anyone?Cards Anyone?
Cards Anyone?
After 10PM we see many of the restaurants full of people sitting at tables playing cards – what a nice way to socialize.



22nd June 2013

Lynn
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Great pictures, lots of info. Feel like I am in school!! Thanks for taking the time to share this!
23rd June 2013

s v Tsamaya
Bob & Janice Waller

lots of history here
Yes, hopefully the history lessons aren't getting to be too much - we are having a hard time grasping it all ourselves as there is so much here to absorb!

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