Hotel Combarro
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Valenca
... across the river to Spain and its fortified town of Tui.
The place has so many layers of defenses, it took a while to walk up to the top. Once in the town, you are greeted by numerous shops and stalls all selling towels and linen (nothing else). Couldn't believe ...
Here Vigo, here Vigo!
... is back on board, another good evening and our first show! Sue Denning the cruise director is doing her one woman show which is wonderful, where the woman gets her energy is amazing. She is all over the ship, she is on the dockside ( in the stilettos ) seeing everyone off when we dock, she is the voice on the muster and crew drills, introduces the shows and replies to the "attention to detail" cards! A standing ovation is truly ...
Arrivederci Italia...Hola Espana!!
... more roasted red pepper. We have had a serious lack of fresh veggies this trip so this meal was just exactly what we needed. Not only that, all of it was the best we've had in Europe: the wine, bread, and main course were perfect. So far, Spain is agreeing with us. Or maybe we're agreeing with Spain. We toasted and thanked my grandfather, Jose Pineiro Freire, who I never met and who left Galicia for the USA when he was a young man. This is why we're here, for ...
Yellow paint and oysters
... town seemed empty and we were the only punters in the restaurant, but the food was excellent and the waiter did eventually smile. I think his shoes had glue on the bottom of them, as he seemed unable to lift them off the floor, but only shuffle. Or maybe he had had a long day.
So had we, climbing up all those steps.
Back through the deserted dark alleyways, to the funky hotel, which seems part of a distinctly different world altogether.
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Smoke and mirrors
... the other night when we were re-planning this jaunt, looking for other possible airports to start our adventures at, we both spotted Vigo lurking on the west coast, and decided that it really needed to be visited.
Naturally we are only taking one small piece of hand luggage, under 10kg. This always seems like the obvious thing to do when one is booking a flight, particularly if they want an extra £24 for every bag put in the hold; but somehow, ...
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Amenities
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Swimming pool
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Kitchenette
- Free parking