One of my most memorable experiences in Spain is definitely going to be that I took the plunge and got LASIK eye surgery this weekend. It's been a 16-year old journey with glasses and contacts, and I've known I wanted corrective surgery for a while. Now that I've reached the age where my vision has… Continue reading LASIK in Vigo
Weekend in Santiago de Compostela
March 19-21, 2021 This weekend's trip was to Santiago de Compostela, which is the capital of Galicia. I was actually not feeling in the mood to get up and do anything. I knew that going on an adventure was important, and I'd regret it. I was debating going to Lugo, Santiago, or Ourense. I decided… Continue reading Weekend in Santiago de Compostela
Weekend in La Coruña: Day 3
March 12-14, 2021 I checked out of my hostal around noon and walked along Avenida de la Marina to visit the San Anton Castle Archaeological and History Museum (Castelo de San Antón Museo Arqueolóxico e Histórico). The ground floor has a variety of archaelogical artifacts, the second floor terrace overlooks the city, and there are… Continue reading Weekend in La Coruña: Day 3
Weekend in La Coruña: Day 2
March 12-14, 2021 After sleeping in a bit, my first stop of the day was one of La Coruña's most famous sites: the Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hércules). This is the oldest known lighthouse still in existence. It was built sometime in the first or second centuries AD and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The… Continue reading Weekend in La Coruña: Day 2
Weekend in La Coruña: Day 1
March 12-14, 2021 This weekend I headed up to the tip of Spain to visit La Coruña (A Coruña in Galician). It is the second most populated city in Galicia (around 250,000) and has quite a rich history. Romans first entered the area around 2 BC, and Julius Ceaesar came to the area in the… Continue reading Weekend in La Coruña: Day 1
Praia da Lanzada
As I mentioned in my last post, things are slowly reopening within provinces and the region. There is a famous beach in Galicia, Playa de La Lanzada (or Praia da Lanzada de Gallego). It's in the municipality of O Grove and covers most of the isthmus that connects the O Grove peninsula to the mainland.… Continue reading Praia da Lanzada
Beach Day in Marín
Marín is where the Spanish Navy was settled and is known for the Escuela Naval Militar de Oficiales (Naval Academy for Officers), the only one in Spain. It's also known for the beautiful beaches, as are many other towns in the Pontevedra province and Galicia in general. Marín is part of the Pontevedra province and… Continue reading Beach Day in Marín
COVID Restriction Changes
Keeping up with the COVID restrictions of Galicia and Pontevedra has been challenging to say the least. Things are changing so rapidly, and there's not always clear sources of information. The best option is watching press releases from the president, but without access to live TV or an understanding of the Galician language, that's not… Continue reading COVID Restriction Changes
A New School: IES Meaño
Most of the auxiliares in Galicia were placed in two schools. The original plan was to have us split our time at both schools each week. The day before we were supposed to start, they announced that instead, we would be at one school for half the year and then the other to reduce chances… Continue reading A New School: IES Meaño
First Doctor’s Visit
I have very little I can report back on in regards to healthcare in Spain. The auxiliar program provides us with an insurance plan, but it's through a private company not through their public health system. The plan is for extranjeros (foreigners/travelers). It's intended to cover emergencies and some very back preventative care. Medications and… Continue reading First Doctor’s Visit
