Muros Fountain

Palacio Real

 

"The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies. With over 135,000 m2 (1,450,000 sq ft) of floor space and 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest palace in Western Europe, the largest royal palace in Europe, and among the largest palaces in the world." -- Wikipedia

Plaza de Ramales

Madrid, Spain

Cabo Finisterre III

Cabo Finisterre II

Cabo Finisterre

Finisterra

 

Taberna Alara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rua Paseo da Ribeira

Fisterra (A Coruña) 

 

Ézaro Marina

 

Ézaro Waterfall

 

 

 

"On the Galician Atlantic coast, specifically in the municipality of Dumbría (A Coruña), lies one of the most impressive natural sites in Galicia: the Ézaro Waterfall. This place, located in the heart of the Costa da Morte, offers a unique spectacle in Europe, as it is the only waterfall on the continent whose river flows directly into the sea"

 

 

"The star of this natural phenomenon is the Xallas River, which originates in the inland areas of the province and travels about 60 kilometers before plunging from a height of around 40 meters into the Atlantic Ocean.

The waterfall offers a breathtaking view, where the force of the river blends with the calm of the sea, creating a place that captivates anyone seeing it for the first time. The sound of the water as it falls, the glimmer of the rocks, and the mist rising from the impact form an image that is impossible to forget. For this reason, the Ézaro Waterfall has become one of the most photographed and visited spots in Galicia." -- Galicia Travels

 

 

Ézaro Cove

Arco de Don Diego

The pointed arch of Don Diego de Muros. It speaks of three generations of this family with an important relationship with the church. The most important was Don Diego de Muros III, Dean in Compostela in the year 1494, when the Catholic monarchs ordered the construction of the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos. Diego was personally in charge.

Café Obradoiro

Coat of Arms

 

 

 

Colexio de San Xerome 

Santiago, Spain 

Colexio de San Xerome

 

 

Colexio de San Xerome (in Spanish Colegio de San Jerónimo) is a civil building in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Founded in 1501, it's located on the southern side of Praza do Obradoiro.

 

 

 

It was founded by then Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela Alonso III de Fonseca as a colexio menor (an institution in Spain during the Middle Ages and Renaissance serving as a preparatory step for those who intended to continue their studies at a university), and was originally located near the monastery of San Martiño Pinario. Towards the middle of the 17th century, the Benedictine friars of San Martiño bought the property to expand the monastery, and the school was moved to a new building in Praza do Obradoiro. The Romanesque entrance of the old school was installed at its main façade." -- Wikipedia

 

Santiago de Compestela

Made it! 

Canon EOS REBEL T2i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm ƒ3.5-5.6 IS II

Catedral de Santiago de Compostela

Canon EOS REBEL T2i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm ƒ3.5-5.6 IS II

On Duty

Canon EOS REBEL T2i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm ƒ3.5-5.6 IS II

Grapes

Hand of Fatima

The design of the hand knocker is believed to be inspired by the Hand of Fatima, representing the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed, the founder of Islam. Known as the Hamsa, this symbol is reputed to provide protection and is embraced by multiple religious traditions. Although detailed historical records are scarce, it is reasonable to infer that the motif spread throughout the Mediterranean region from the Middle East and was subsequently adopted by the Ottomans, much like how culinary influences traveled and integrated across cultures." --  The Greek House Interiors

Canon EOS REBEL T2i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm ƒ3.5-5.6 IS II'

Salceda

Roja

 

Figs

Red & White

 

Renovation

 

Galician Cows

Eucalyptus

"Galicia’s forests have been sold out. Every year they produce more than half of the timber cut in Spain, but in return a trap is being set: one of Europe’s most flammable regions is being filled with matchsticks. The green of the Atlantic forest, the oak and chestnut, is gradually being replaced by that of the eucalyptus, an exotic species that now makes up almost a third of the Galician forest biomass. Eucalyptus has an intimate relationship with fire." -- European Data Journalism Network

Ribadiso

Fenced Rose