We went to the square in front of the cathedral the next morning after our arrival and watched a group of horsemen enter (Cavaleiros da Paz), sing songs and carry out a ceremony. Talking to them later, I learned that they are from Brazil and are the Cavaleiros da Paz.
We picked up our pilgrim's "Compostela" (certificate of completion) then wandered around looking for familiar faces among the recently arrived pilgrims.
Lunch was at "Bar La Tita" where we had nice and inexpensive local food. We wandered around the afternoon, rested a bit then had a nice dinner at "Gato Negro" bar. Squid, Octopus, Mussels, Peppers and a pitcher of local wine.
On Sunday morning, we bought our bus tickets for Braga, Portugal then checked our bags at a locker and had a nice pasta lunch before rushing back to catch the bus with only a minute to spare.
Horsemen entering the square in the morning
A ceremony (note the knife!) and gaucho with accordian
Quite a sight. We also encountered horseback riders while on Camino in Basque country
Dinner was at the Gatto Negro bar. Local cheese, white wine in the pitcher and drunk from wide cups
Mussels in vinegar, oil and smoked paprika - almost "pickled".
Of course, we have pimentos de padrone whenever we find them on the menu
Octopus, Galician style
Squid cooked in ink
Gardens near the cathedral (above and below)
The next morning - Pasta lunch and bottle of wine before catching the bus to Braga, Portugal
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