Another Day Another Ria
We’re now in a little place called Combarro right at the head of the Ria de Pontevedra. A few days ago we sailed another 30 or so miles Southwards and we’re getting closer to the Portuguese border.
It’s been fun exploring these Northern Spanish Rias with their different characters. Ria de Muros the last one we visited was very much a ‘working’ place, it seemed everyone on the water was making their living from the sea. When we first arrived in the Ria de Pontevedra we anchored off the main beach in Sanxenxo and entered an entirely different world. Here everyone on the water was there for pleasure, pedalos, jetskis, canoes, swimmers and a beach packed with sun worshippers until late into the evening.
Combarro where we are now is slightly less touristy but not much. The main attraction is the restored fishing village with it’s granite houses, narrow streets, ancient crucifixes and many Horreos. These are raised stone storage buildings used for grain, fish and anything that needs to be kept safe from the sun, pests and rodents. They’re a common sight all over Galicia but Combarro seemingly has more than anywhere else.
It’s a pretty little place though and perfect for celebrating Gails Birthday. We’re planning to try one of the many local restaurants tonight although choosing might be an issue. I was taken with the one serving BBQ meat cooked on a wood fire but Gail fancies pizza. Either way we’ll be certain to have a few glasses of Rioja… Cheers.
Hello
You must not forget visit Baiona.
Fabian
The days of working in a cold damp shed must seem like a distant memory now, enjoy.
Baiona is our next port of call Fabian. We’ll be there Thursday or Friday I think :))
Thanks Ken. Distant…. yes, forgotten…..never!
Hi Neil, glad you got to Combarro ok and had a good passage. We have some great photos of Gleda – if you want them pls email jackiebyrne6 at gmail.com and we’ll email them back to you. Might catch up with you soon, all the best, Ian and Jackie, Rivalady
Your build blog has turned into a cruising blog. You know that don’t you?
It’s a unique achievement.
There are those who like building boats and those who like sailing. You don’t come across many builders who end up cruising.
Can we have some insight into what life is like on a Tiki 38? How does the journey forward to the toilet work for you on a passage or would you have preferred the aft bathroom option? Is the dinette practical? Can you produce a meal in the galley? Does the trip into the port forward cabin/heads fill you with trepidation at sea?
Or is the boat just perfect?
We are all thinking “I could build a Tiki 38.” We probably could not but the idea is appealing. We are really, really green with envy! Can we have some insights into what living on the boat is like?
How is the boat working out?
Thank you Philip, yes indeed I fully intend to go into more detail about how the boat has worked, changes that I want to make etc. Coming soon!