The ferns foretell fall as spider web shows the dew

2 October 2016, Sunday, Olveiroa to Cee day 3 to Fisterre

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October 2nd 2016
2 October 2016, Sunday, Olveiroa to Cee, day 3 on the way to Cape Finisterre, called Fisterre in Galicia. 12.6 miles Today was only a 19 kilometer day. The very prolific waymarks say from 35.000 kilometers to 16.000 kilometers. We start from Hotel Pension AS Pias in a light fog. Breakfast was toast and jam until I asked for ham and cheese which were quickly provided but not offered. The coff ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Fisterra

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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