A chilly misty morning so it was lovely for us to have a later start when the sun broke through at 10.30.
There was still plenty to enjoy in the old town today. We particularly enjoyed the Roman relics.
An artist's impression of the town.
There are a few very traditional pastelerias, run by generations of families.
We had coffee and pastries in a quiet little pasteleria and felt we stepped back 50 years.
Activity beginning in the main plazas around 10.30am.
School holiday programs in operation.
First stop tourist information with its own small exhibition of the history of the walls, details about buses for Mark and recommendations of best attractions.
Nearby, down a small street, Rua Doutor Castro, we walked through a red door and found ourselves in the ruins of a 3-4th century Roman house.
There was an excellent audio-visual doculmentary on the development of the site, particularly through Roman times.
Mosaics in excellent condition.
And beautiful frescoes.
Next we visited the Museo Provincial, set in a 15th century Franciscan Monastery. It had some social history sections, housing and domestic artefacts, as well as pre-history items to modern day artwork.
A predominance of Roman sundials.
A room devoted to Roman mosaics.
A Galician woodwork store.
Celtic traditions well represented as well.
Back to the same bar, we ate at yesterday with plans to try more of their menu.
First Capresse salad.
Tempura octopus
Tender squid
No evening meal tonight!
Interesting passers-by
Then 15 mins on the bus to our hotel for a siesta.
M&M
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Pastries and Roman ruins! Delicious. Have a peasant and relaxing break. Nick & Wendy
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