From Baiona South
Yesterday, having wrested a free day away from his employer because of the parochial festival where they work, my husband and I went on another one of our day-long jaunts. This time I drove and we went south, to Baiona. The last time we were there was around twenty years ago. I remember we visited twice, once while we were dating, and once shortly after getting married. The only things that haven't changed are the fort and most of the buildings in the historical section. Everything else has distorted itself until it is simply unrecognizable. New buildings have sprouted, some right in the old streets. The marina has grown. From being anchored right next to the sea wall, the replica of the Pinta is now out in the middle of the marina. Visitors pay at a little cabin on the sidewalk and then walk down a catwalk out to the caravel. The only thing that hasn't changed is the fort on the hill in the bay. It's been a Parador Nacional since 1966. Ever since then, those with the a...