Our last week in Spain

We have been in Vigo for a week now. We were a little concerned thinking that switching 4 different homes in the same trip would be a lot of work. By work I mean, not the actual moving but having to tidy up every home we visit. To our surprise it was manageable! Last Friday we took a plane from Madrid to Vigo. Prior to our trip, we debated as to what was the most economical way to get here. Renting a car for one day meant driving 5 hours or flying which is the fastest but usually the most expensive for a family of four . In retrospect, driving would have been cheaper. We did not realize we had to take a taxi to and from the airport which adds to the cost. Normally, we take public transportation but it has to be available. That was not the case with this house as it sits on a maze of roads.
This is our first time in this region and it is quite a contrast from the South (which we still prefer). However, it is beautiful here...being so close to the Atlantic guarantees plenty of fresh fish. We have been to fish markets and the prices are reasonable. Of course there are so many varieties I would not even know how to prepare them so as usual I talk to people (something I do in the states as well) and ask them questions about what they are buying and how to prepare them.
We have visited many small towns with views of the Atlantic ocean. I have to admit it is very peaceful driving along the coast line. Or, walking around fortresses facing the Atlantic. Just breathtaking!!! We are partial to some Celtic ruins (at least 4000 year old) which look down at the town from a mountain above. The views of the River Mino Estuary are just spectular...words can not describe it!
It is hard to believe we have been here for almost a month now, so much more time is needed to learn about a region or a country for that matter. Having spent one a week in each region has its drawbacks as we have to rush to see as many things as possible. When we have a home base for a month, we become more intimate with a region.
We have loved our vacation this year and look forward for the next one!