A Illa de Arousa

Another day, another drive. There is a long bridge at the end of it, leading to Illa de Arousa, an island inhabited by maybe 5000 people. One side of it though is reserved for nature and walks and we get lost for hours, looking at flowers, geckos, birds, shells, snails, mushrooms and wild beaches. The sea can't decide between sun and clouds, but the day is relatively warm, when we return to the car and eat our lunch; nuts and crackers with selfmade hummus.

red flower

algae under water

rope to catch mussels

sand full of shells

backlit prickly plant

stony beach framed by pines

ghostly plant

carcass of a boat's ribs

fishing boats in harbour

fishing boats in low tides

After this, we drive back, but make a stop at Cascada da Feixa. Lu calls it her swimming pool. It must be heaven in summer, but even now is so enchanting.

stoney way steep hill

river splashing on stones

old village houses at dusk

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