The Simpson's Spanish Raid

[Barriesimpson]

So the weather is the same today, maybe I won't get the photos I wanted which is a shame because in the bay in front of the van are the 'bateas' which is where they cultivate most of the mussels you guys eat in the UK and which are the best in the world.

We did get to the workshop for the LPG installation though and I will post some details in the appropriate section (gas maybe?). So all is good. No idea where we are going tomorrow, I'll look at a map later, for now one or two whiskies and a siesta. Happy vanning everyone

 

[Barriesimpson]

Third day at this site basically because the habitation door would no longer close or lock so I have spent a couple of hours taking it all apart to get to the locks which were badly adjusted and starting to seize (after only 4 months). So with a bit of engineering skill and a can of WD40 I was able to get everything good again and we can now close and lock the door. After all this strain and hard work, management took the decision to have a nice lunch, so we did.

 

[Barriesimpson]

By the way, the work on the door was carried out in torrential rain and I got soaked through because most of the work had to be done outside. I did manage to get photos of the 'bateas' where they cultivate the mussels I mentioned in an earlier post.

 

[Barriesimpson]

The weather is now going to clear apparently and tomorrow we are off to O Grove, the mecca of shellfish world wide. Even in the US they want this product.

 

[Gingernuts]

So the weather is the same today, maybe I won't get the photos I wanted which is a shame because in the bay in front of the van are the 'bateas' which is where they cultivate most of the mussels you guys eat in the UK and which are the best in the world.

We did get to the workshop for the LPG installation though and I will post some details in the appropriate section (gas maybe?). So all is good. No idea where we are going tomorrow, I'll look at a map later, for now one or two whiskies and a siesta. Happy vanning everyone

I think you’ll find that most places in the UK use Scottish mussels

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[ChrisL]

The weather is now going to clear apparently and tomorrow we are off to O Grove, the mecca of shellfish world wide. Even in the US they want this product.

Is that where the serve goose barnacles (Percebes?).

 

[Barriesimpson]

I think you’ll find that most places in the UK use Scottish mussels



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I think you won't.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Is that where the serve goose barnacles (Percebes?).

Yes, amongst other foods for gods (us).

 

[Barryh]

A lazy day in Jerez today. Will be looking at the route later to see where we go and where we will stay tomorrow.

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Enjoying your travels, thanks for posting. I hope your missus is not talking too loudly on her phone, there’s another thread where someone is not happy with this type of behaviour

 

[CAB96]

Yes, keep it going Barrie, vicariously enjoying your trip!

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[Barriesimpson]

Van food yesterday was a rice dish with bacon and setas, a cucumber salad with Greek yoghurt dressing

 

[Barriesimpson]

Yes, keep it going Barrie, vicariously enjoying your trip!

Thank you CAB96.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Tomorrow off to Vilanova de Arousa, let's see if the rain holds off a little. Yes I know I said I wished it would rain and I really do love it, but you can't do much sightseeing while it's pi**ing down and the missus is fed up with it. So a couple of days of sun and then it can rain again

 

[DandJ]

The food photos are great...I've just eaten but they're making me a tad peckish...enjoying the report Barrie

 

[Barriesimpson]

The food photos are great...I've just eaten but they're making me a tad peckish...enjoying the report Barrie

Thanks DandJ.

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[Barriesimpson]

We managed to get away today and travelled to Vilanova de Arousa, around 60km down round the rias. We are at a nice motorhome specific site just outside the town for €16 the night with all the services including electricity. Tomorrow on to O Grove.

The owners have diversified their business model and have a food truck that is used in weddings and fiestas in the area.

As you can appreciate, the sun has not yet made an appearance but there is no rain and the temperature is 18ºC which is fine.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Lunch was van food made by yours truly. Presa Ibérica, roasted potatoes and green beans. Good stuff

 

[Barriesimpson]

The town is rather nice, we wandered down this afternoon as the missus said 'I need a launderette now or now' (direct translation from Spanish 'sí o sí' not sure it translates too well) and fortunately there is one. So we did the washing.

 

[Barriesimpson]

O Grove, the Mecca of shellfish world wide.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Wasn't all just food though, O Grove is a fabulous town and everybody should visit it at lease once before dying. Here are some photos of the ria where the shellfish comes from and also the paseo marítimo.

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[MichaelT]

Wasn't all just food though, O Grove is a fabulous town and everybody should visit it at lease once before dying. Here are some photos of the ria where the shellfish comes from and also the paseo marítimo.
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Where you staying cant see much on SFS, P4N or CC?

 

[Barriesimpson]

We parked up in a public car park on the isle of Toja, just across the bridge from the town. This is not on P4N and albeit a car park, there are 16 motorhomes here right now and I'm sure more will arrive later. There are no services except rubbish bins but it's a flat area and seems secure, the police have passed by 3 or 4 times since we arrived.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Where you staying cant see much on SFS, P4N or CC?

No it's not on any of the apps as it is not official it seems. But it is tolerated in so much as there are no problems from the police or locals. These are the coordinates: 42.48291, -8.85058

 

[Peavy]

O Grove, the Mecca of shellfish world wide.
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That looks perfect. One of those fiestas municipales that are worth visiting

 

[Barriesimpson]

That looks perfect. One of those fiestas municipales that are worth visiting

It really is fabulous. We had all that shellfish and wine, a beer too, for only €75.

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[Barriesimpson]

Staying another day in O grove and we visited some friends who have a hotel here. They invited us for lunch, guess what they fed us......

And yes, it is still raining

 

[Barriesimpson]

And it is still raining in O Grove, tomorrow we're on our way a bit further south. Meanwhile we had nothing better to do than visit the Festa do Marisco so we could eat what we missed the other day. This is how gout starts - an excess of shellfish....

 

[Barriesimpson]

Raining much? Nah

 

[Peavy]

Raining much? Nah

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Galicia will always be Galicia

 

[ChrisL]

Raining much? Nah

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If it's any consolation Barrie it's doing the same here.

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