Thursday, May 31, 2012

Muxia

Muxia, the tip of which causes a lovely natural harbor, and a neighborhood called "la Cruz". We stayed at a small, fabulous hotel with the same name, and had a big window overlooking the beautiful bay & harbor, and the sight of wind turbines rimming the other side of it. All night we could hear the waves hitting the strand. We went to Camarinas, a lovely piece of coastline north of here. Then drove to an ancient waterfall/cascade down a gorge with the very ancient Galician houses made of stone placed strategically over the water, with waterwheel mills to get energy, now connected to the electric grid! At the lower end the creek empties into the bay. We drove to the capes of the next two bays-- Tourignan, and Finisterra. The stony cliffs jut into the ocean dramatically, like Point Lobos, and Big Sur. At the peak of Finisterra, there is an ancient stone circle which is very beautiful, where you can see both sides, the ocean and bay, and a grand sweeping view. We came back to Muxia to spend the night, as the car makes it possible-- and we went to the beautiful beach at sunset again--- so quiet-- no other people! --- we swam in the gorgeous and healing ocean here in the morning. My body is starting to heal from the aching joints and my feet are much better. This morning at our favorite cafe, O'Xardin . Next will be heading east on the north coast towardi Santander, Bilbao and San Sebastian. Love to all!

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