Sant Iago, Galicia, Spain.

Sant Iago, or Saint James, is a very famous figure in Galicia. That shows you why the capital of Galicia is Sant Iago, commonly called Santiago de Compostela. It is the end of the line for many of the walkers finishing their trek along the camino, of course some continue on to Finisterra as well. The town has a compact old town which, unfortunately, is overrun by tourist related things. You can't walk more than a few metres before you see the same souvenirs at another shop, followed by the same souvenirs, followed by.... you get the point. Also, the restaurants appear to be the sort that have a menu with pictures on it, rarely a good sign. It has some nice buildings and once you get away from the hustle and bustle sections it is really quite quaint. We arrived in the afternoon, but first went for a walk near our accommodation to find some food to cook dinner, then walked into the city centre in the late afternoon to enjoy that lovely soft light time of day.

The cathedral has a little hat, how cute!

All the kids, old and young on mobiles. The times, the times.

We only arrived on the first day just before sunset, which mean some pretty photos.

And some long shadows.

Syracuse, Sicily.

After the driving and the freakishly narrow roads it was time to park the car and not drive for a few more days. It was our last stop before we were to head back home and it was to be Syracuse, a city which has around 2,700 years of history to it. Having been part of differing groups history such as the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines, who all used this city as a safe harbour and base to rule Eastern Sicily.

In more recent years you could see distinct quarters dedicated to different trades and skills. Even now walking around if a door is open you can catch a glimpse of someone working on a boat, a fishing net or stone plinth. It makes the winding laneways an adventure no matter how many times you walk them.

winding ways

The antenna brigade.

Yep, more stone churches

But this one had a wedding

All the locals dressed in their finery 

Notice the drone top left

Bald spot photos must be all the rage in Italy.

Back to my growing collection of Sicilian street cats.

looking tasty.... for ceramics.

Country bits.

Another trip to the "East side" of Poland. A place that always seems to have been positively changing for 7 years now, even though the living standard, apparently, hasn't improved. Don't tell that to all the BMW, Audi and Volvo drivers out there though. So let's have a look at nature instead.

It is wildflower time!

burdocks to the left of me, burdocks to the right. Stuck in the basket by you.

A quiet country lane.

fun clouds at sunset

pretty flappy friends

home of some bird song

Listen to the birdsong in the above not so fantastic video :)

It is hard to capture the beauty of wildflowers.

Sad fallen bark.

barnset.

down comes the sun on another quick trip.

Lazy yen key

A stroll through Łazienki park in the twilight is something really special, especially if you have a tripod.
Let's have a look.......

The glow is right

For hedgehogs!

even the park lights in Agrykola ar softening.

Posters and Poland always together.

make a bit of an impact.

Even in black and white.

a bit of long exposure

And then some more.

The Chinese pavilions were ablaze

Discussing important matter.

reflections

Some Polish girls dancing Chinese dances.

And being filmed by a friend

The gate and complex shadows.

Zamek Ujazdowskie all lit up

In Agrykola the playing fields even looked good

The lake and late evening.

Almost 3D lighting!

busy corner.

The lonely lamp.