Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Santiago de Compostella

This is it, the pilgrim's destination. Legend has it the the remains of Saint James were discovered here, so the cathedral was built here in his honor.
Like our Pacific Northwest, the region gets a lot of rain. I love the mossy facades.
In case you're at the market and need a pig's face for dinner!
I love the tidy, colorful little outdoor markets. Look how the strawberries are arranged.
Wow! I never thought I would try foods like these. Zamburinas al horno are scallops. Good!
Percebes, an expensive local delicacy. We call them barnacles. Weird rubbery texture and taste like saltwater, but delicate and delicious.
Navajas a la plancha--razor clams. Raw they look like snot hanging from the shells. Cooked they firm up. Interesting but very gritty.
What a surprise to hear bagpipes! Galicia has Celtic roots. Their bagpipes are called the gaita.
We had good bonding experiences in our group of travelers.
Beautiful children everywhere are cherished by their families and communities. They dress them so cute!
I love the view of the cathedral across the tile rooftops.

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