Tuesday 0ctober 7th
A very rocky night at sea and I along with many others resorted to medication. Thank goodness for my Paihia Bombs which worked a treat and I was all good after about an hour.
La Coruna built on a peninsula is mainly a port area and often referred to as the “Crystal City”. This is due to the windowed balconies – very distinctive and the first thing you notice on arrival. Known as Galerias Corunesas they were built on the front of houses in 19th century to make most use of the daylight hours. Granite houses absorbed the heat and the windows helped to retain it. Of course when the sun shines on the windows it can be dazzling – and for arriving sailors.
Walked around the city with an entertaining guide (who did overdo the churches) and absorbed the atmosphere of the squares, old buildings, cobbles etc. Had some great tapas at two different establishments and certainly did not need any lunch thereafter. Nice beaches on eastern side – very fine pebbley sand and a fine looking surf.
The Tower of Hercules is prominent on the point – the oldest working Roman lighthouse in the world. Waves were crashing about rocks as we left with the warnings of another bumpy night at sea.
