Back in Spain

Drove the 20Km up the old N13 (terrible road surface) to the border at Valanca for crossing back into Spain, now clocked up 1610miles since leaving home. Hopped onto the motorway to give suspension a rest and bypass Vigo to get to Pontevedre. Only spent about 10euros on tolls until now but the few miles on Autovia d'Atlantic to Pontevedre cost almost 5 euros! Explored a bit of the coast line before finding ourselves on a brand new bit of regional motorway (free) which led us back to Padron. After eating the famous Pimientos de Padron, bought many times from supermarkets, this was an opportunity to buy some of the real thing and a packet of seeds to grow our own back in UK. Padron is also the place where Saint James's body was landed before being taken to Santiago, so has many historical and pilgrimage connections. Stayed overnight on the Aire at Boiro which now costs 6 euros a night, if you can find a way to buy ticket at the underground car park in town! We tried (really) and failed - crazy idea. We were the only ones there, nice spot overlooking the water, wonder why! Walked along shore to nearby harbour where we saw a man catch a sepia (cuttle fish) - don't fancy sea fishing anymore! Rosemary cooked a thai chicken curry - makes a change!