Photos, Melide to Santiago de Compostela


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  1. Nottokyomnotosaka29 December 2022 at 13:35

    Stunning shots. The beauty of winter in all its glory. Glory be to God for dappled things said G M Hopkins, also for fog and drizzle

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    1. Janet19 January 2023 at 09:38

      Glad you like them. Won't send you a set like the Japanese ones!!!!

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  2. Mulga29 December 2022 at 15:48

    Yes, gum trees in Spain! They're a huge environmental problem in central Portugal, too. The water table around the plantations drops and everything else dies.
    Well done for persevering with the photo posting. Some very nice pictures over the last few weeks.
    Good to hear you're soldiering on through rain and 'rona, Janet.
    Bill

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    1. Janet19 January 2023 at 09:37

      It's been interesting, challenging, but enjoyable. It is quite sad to see all the eucalypt trees - you have to wonder why they continue to grow them. Economics I guess.

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