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Europe » Spain » Galicia » Pontedeume June 10th 2018

There are some amazing 'Derby Match' rivalries in sport you know, such as Liverpool v Everton, Manchester City v Manchester United, Barcelona v Real Madrid, Spurs v Arsenal and Lancashire v Yorkshire. But as it happens, it seems that all of these pale into insignificance compared to the major rivalry between the towns of Neda and Ferrol! This much became clear as we were walking through Neda today on the second leg of the Camino and were accosted by a elderly Neda resident keen to make our acquaintance. He asked if we were English and then proceeded to rant away in Spanish! Luckily, two of our team Spanish speakers, Tina and Jim, were able to interpret and it turns out that, in his opinion, we had effectively been conned! In his view, the English pilgrims actually ... read more
As we climb out of Neda, the bridge back to Ferrol is still in view!
Yet another new Camino sign.
A scruffy pilgrim and some statue outside a cafe!




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