Last weekend I was the happiest Beanie as I got to finally met irl the amazing @leetennant who planned a stop in my homeland in her trip around Portugal and Spain.

We spend one day and a half together and I am afraid I exhausted her showing her lots of stones and old stuff because I wanted to share my love for my land. If you’ve ever been to Galicia you will know how different it is from the rest of the Spain, at least the part of the country that is more known to the world. We had some wonderful sunny days which I made it very clear that was not how the weather is supposed to be, as in Galicia it rains all the time but maybe, a Tuesday in July. But she could experience my little Paradise in all its glory.

We visited the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, with a visit to if’s famous Porico of Glory and the rooftops which I hadn’t visited since it were restored a couple of years ago. Then I drag her around to show her some of our Celtic past by visiting some archeoligical sites (Castro de Baroña and Dolmen de Axeitos). And of course, we share wonderful food, better beer, and lots of laughters. I wish we could have had more time to chat a little more about dramas, but we just didn’t. Next time when I visit Australia, and that is a deal.

So here are some photos of last week. None of them with us, but a little Penguin.

Eazal, why? You are a bit weird! Hahah, The plushie is Emperor PenPen, that is the ZooPM that represents Junho. Yes…. all roads lead to Rome!!

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    I’m happy for you and the memorable meet up you had!

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    Also, any Beanie ever coming to my small corner of the world, please let me know!!!

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    What an awesome experience!! So happy for you!! 😊

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    Wow and very jealous! Glad you two had some wonderful time.

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    Awww. You and LT met!! That’s wonderful. I am sure you were a wonderful guide and LT would have loved it!! 💙

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    @Leetennant was brave to come to Europe. Australia seems so far for me!

    I never went in Galicia but I saw everyday the little inscriptions on the ground which indicate the path to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.

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      We travelled from Lisbon up through Portugal to Porto and then over to Santiago seeing the little symbols all the way. It felt like we were doing the Portugal Camino (in a very comfortable way) and ending up at the Cathedral felt like the perfect end to the journey…

      … even though we’re technically still travelling.

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        There are a lot of roads to get to the Cathedral in Europe. They added metal plates in Geneva to show the way years ago.

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    Sounds like you had great time together!! 💃

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    Beautiful photos!
    I am very happy for you two. And the weather was so good!
    Our Spain is an amazing country, isn’t it?

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    Beanies I can happily report that Eazal was an amazing tour guide and my Dad and I had a wonderful time. It was so great to meet in person and we had so much fun (yes we were a teeny bit exhausted after it all, but it was a good tiredness).

    I don’t think I believe you about the weather in Galicia. It was gloriously hot with beautiful clear skies. Rain? Clouds? Pfft.

    PS Thank you so much, all the Beanies should visit Galicia.

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      I wish you could have stayed longer so I could show you more (or the same amount in more time, haha). It was lovely having you!!

      PS: also missing Dr. Who. I think this I the longest we have been on hiatus!!!

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      Thank you so much Eazal and LT for sharing your journey with us. Just yesterday I was missing LT and thinking she must still be travelling. So happy to know you spent a great time together and made such happy memories. 😍👌

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    I love you were able to get together! My dream is to go oversees and have some time to meet fellow beanies!

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      Ally!!! I really hope one day we can meet 🥰

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        I’ve been to Spain once and planning on doing so again in 2025! Let’s make it happen!

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    Awww. That’s lovely. ☺️
    I’m so happy you both had a great time, and made some good memories.
    Thanks for sharing your beanie reunion!

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    How fantastic that you were able to meet!

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