Sunrise en route to Santiago

Days 13, 14 and 15

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May 18th 2014
16/05/14 Palas de Rei to Arzua - fantastic day today, even though it was 29kms, mostly through woodland and beautiful green countryside. Stopped in Melide for lunch, busy township with medieval roots and architecture and great for a wonder. I have walked mostly on my own again today, perhaps as I was keen to keep a good pace and avoid getting in after 3pm when the sun is as it's most powerful h ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more