Camino de Santiago: Oviñana to Tapia de Casariego

The team with I.'s mum, before departing. Behind is a former granary, elevated as such to ward off pests. Now used for storage and/or guests.



Neighborhood cat not impressed with interruption of siesta.



Passed by a classic car rally.



Protest sculpture, or so I'm told.



Luarca. Unanimous vote led to early lunch stop.



I guess they're not concerned about erosion.



Sorry, wrong Santiago.



The Simpsons' reach is impressive.



Lovely Tapia de Casariego. Body-surfing and body-boarding was curtailed by body-paining.



This pace seems more reasonable.



Time to consider onward plans. Amongst them: "don't leave Tapia de Casariego."



Let's just start with pulpo gallega at the Sidreria de Cubierta. And sardinas a la plancha. And almejas. And mejillones vinegreta. And navajas. And wash it all down with some albariño, 2008 Quinto de Couselo from O Rosal in Rias Baixas, a little plumper and juicier than most, but still with that mineral tang.



There's always time and place for fresh sweets from the night market.



And a chupito (after-dinner drink) quay-side.