Monday, September 14, 2026

12 September 2026 Santiago de Compostela: A Laid Back Day

 



We looked out our window and saw that they were setting up chairs for a wedding.  Foolishly we thought that the area where they were setting up was going to be in the shade.  But when the ceremony was taking place we saw that  it was full sun.  It was hot!  Many of the attendees were standing off to the side next to the hedge, trying not to bake.  It was well into the 90's and we felt bad for the folks in suits and long dresses.  We headed out to the Pulpo Restaurant for lunch and had some fantastic octopus.  Then we came back and headed to the pool to cool off.  I was only able to bet 3/4 of my body into the water and Leslie had to stop at 1/2. The reason was the cold temperature of the pool.  It was very cold and I estimated it to be 65 degrees.  Goose bumps and hard nipples chased us out.  The reception was still going on in the area adjacent to the pool, so we were treated to a live band while we lounged poolside.  An evening walk revealled cats, birds and prickly trees



A tale of two temperatures


Hot and hotter



Gold fish in the lake



We were not the only ones to see the goldfish a gray heron came to investigate


The lunch place was pretty small


This must have  been an octopus and four of its legs were already served


Toothpicks are the traditional way to eat this dish


A pied flycatcher greeted our return


The band is playing so we can head to the pool


There is a reception going on under these unbrellas


Pool time


El Gato seen on our evening walk


A funky chimney 


Don't touch!


Rocking robin


  It has been 4 years and 99 days since we began our Migration