Leaving Santiago yesterday, Dennis’ backpack seemed heavy and he needed a little help. Afterward, we delighted a young Spaniard with the “globo“. The bus ride to Vimianzo only took about an hour. From there, it took us about an hour to walk to the Little Fox House (A Casa do Raposito). It was a beautiful day, warm, with a little breeze. We peaked a hill and then crossed the Rio Grande, which at this point is not really big. Once we arrived, Tracy Saunders told us we were the first to walk the 9 km to her guest house from town.
We have a lovely room in the centuries-old stone house. Tracy is a wonderful hostess and makes us feel quite at home. To our surprise, the Little Fox House has WiFi. There are two other guests from Holland, and the dinner conversation was lively. Even after two months in Spain and Portugal, having dinner at half past nine seems strange to me.This is donativo which means that we make a donation for what we think the stay is worth and participate in the meal preparation and cleanup. We did the dishes.
This morning I slept in until 9 A.M, Since I was the first one up, I read for several hours before our host awakened and served breakfast. Afterward, Dennis and I walked 1.5 km along a river path to the town of Ponte do Porto to see the town and the festival. We watched a procession that included a band and people carrying statues, the fireworks, games for children, and a stage show. We eat a wonderful lasagna served on the terrace of a little restaurant. You can’t imagine how peaceful and happy we were sitting in the sunshine, enjoying each others company, delicious food, and watching the local dogs. For the first time, we saw a Chinese Crested hairless dog; the owner said it was very loving, but timid.
After supper, Tracy took us to see a picturesque shipping village, Laxe, and then the 3000 year old village, Castro de Borneiro which is at the top of a small hill. I can almost imagine what life must have been like here in 900 B.C with fishing, hunting, and grazing.
I love Galicia, with its mountains, seashore, and local customs. I’m very fortunate to have had a few days to spend here.
Looks like you are gathering useful information for your next book. Best wishes in your travels. Mark & JoAnna the couple you met at Cirque Dreams on the Epic
Mark and JoAnna,
Thanks for following my blog; I hope you will continue to do so as we start our next phase: England.
Hi Jane!
Just wanted to send a quick reply. Been following your blog intently. So glad that you had a stay at Tracy’s “little fox house.” It is definitely a place I would like to visit if I ever get myself over to Spain. I’ve actually emailed her a couple of times and have gotten nice emails back.
Hope that once you get back to Sarasota, we can get together again. I need to get re-motivated to do the Camino. Finances had sidelined me this year, but maybe 2014 will be my year!
I need to find myself my “own” Dennis…he seems to be a great partner…not just husband, but friend and walking companion!
Kris
Kris,
Once we return and get settled in, let’s have another Pilgrims luncheon somewhere in Sarasota, perhaps in December. We plan to return to the States at end of October, then go to NH for the birthing our our first grandchild.
So glad that you two made to go to the Little Fox House! I haven’t be there yet.
Be safe, and Buen Camino to go your home and always!
Jae,
I hope you get a chance to visit Tracy and the Little Fox House.
What wonderful moments, I would hope the sweeter after all the hard moments and hard pavement. The great memories you will have together for the rest of your lives. So well deserved. Salud Jane and Dennis.
Sounds beautiful. Little Fox House will definitely be worked into my next Camino. Love the pictures.