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Coming back to my series of pictures taken during our trip to Galicia last July.
This photo was taken from the window of my room at the Parador where we stayed overnight in the small town of Baiona, it was a rainy evening very common in these places in Galicia, Spain. Taking the advantage of a small spot of sunlight in the garden I decided to take this shot for a good contrast with the dramatic clouds in the sky and the dark Vigo Bay in the background

Baiona (Galician: Baiona; Spanish: Bayona) is a municipality in Galicia, Spain, in the province of Pontevedra. Baiona is a tourist town with a medieval historical center situated by the outlet of the Vigo Bay. Its population of just over 11,000 rises to around 45,000 in the summer, if one includes tourists. Other than tourism the major economic activities revolve around fishing. It was founded in 140 BC by Diomedes of Aetolia. Throughout its history it has had several names

On March 1, 1493, the Pinta, one of the ships from Columbus' voyage to discover the New World returned to Europe and arrived in Baiona, making the town's port the first to receive news of the discovery of America. A replica of the ship can be visited, and the event is celebrated every year.
(From Wikipedia)

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Additional Photos by Emile De Boyrie (Emile) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4515 W: 162 N: 5682] (20107)
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