Our original plan was to spend more time in Ferrol, but in January the Parador was fully booked and so we were on the road again – from Ferrol to Vilalba. And when I opened my eyes that morning I knew I was in trouble. The hotel had hosted a very noisy function the night (and early morning) before, leading to a restless and mainly sleepless night for me – a disaster for back pain. As a result, most movements were painful, or brought on muscle spasms. However, we had to move on and so I strapped myself into a lumbar support belt and we set off.
A last look at Ferrol
San Xurxo
It was perhaps risky but we decided to look at the coast before we left the area. The roads are good and I had taken plenty of pills as well. San Xurxo is a huge, sandy bay which is apparently very good for windsurfing. It was breathtakingly beautiful.
On the road
And then we had to leave. The motorway is good – they all are – and we drove through wooded, mountainous and very beautiful countryside. There are many sights in this area which would repay a visit… I had read about The Fragas de Eume natural reserve, for example.
Vilalba
Vilalba appeared, perched on a hilltop, and we found our way to the Parador.
I had managed the journey from Ferrol to Vilalba, but not much more. I had a short walk (fifteen minutes) when we arrived and then retired to bed. A sad story.
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