Fires

"Fires in Galicia are caused by deforestation and brush clearing, the removal of indigenous fauna, and arsonists. The fires have been occurring since the mid-1990s. Fires in Galicia represent 50% of the area burned each year in Spain and 40% of all fires." -- Wikipedia

"Calluna vulgaris, common heather, ling, or simply heather, is the sole species in the genus Calluna in the flowering plant family Ericaceae. It is a low-growing evergreen shrub growing to 20 to 50 centimetres (8 to 20 in) tall, or rarely to 1 metre (40 in) and taller, and is found widely in Europe and Asia Minor on acidic soils in open sunny situations and in moderate shade.

It is the dominant plant in most heathland and moorland in Europe, and in some bog vegetation and acidic pine and oak woodland. It is tolerant of grazing and regenerates following occasional burning, and is often managed in nature reserves and grouse moors by sheep or cattle grazing, and also by light burning." -- Wikipedia

Granary

Another hórreo (aka granary) as scene along the Camino between Portomarín and Palas de Rei.

 

Galician Trees

On the way from Portomarín to Palas de Rei: "Doves cooing, roosters crowing, crows cawing, cows mooing, songbirds chirping . . . an unusual type of oak tree as well as other trees I couldn't identify."

Overlook

Outskirts of Portomarín from the Camino.

Church of San Xoán

"The Church of San Xoán (or Saint John) of Portomarín is a temple-fortress of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, in the Galician town of Portomarín, Spain." - Wikipedia 

Staircase & Chapel

"The staircase is a curious staircase made of granite stone that leads to the Chapel of the Snows. This staircase draws an arch in its profile, located above the road. From here you can enjoy unbeatable views of the Portomarín reservoir. It was built using the old medieval bridge, and through it you can access the town centre." - Viage Camino de Santiago

Rio Miño

The "new" and ancient bridges over the Rio Miño as you enter Portomarín.

Below, remains of the ancient Roman settlement.