Vigo Reflections 2

 A few favorite little views from Vigo this past week, including from a little history walk D and I did around town. And a few accomplishments:

-We have all had our TIE (kind of like a social security card) appointments and were fingerprinted, and we are waiting the 30 days to pick the cards up.

-We have our empadronmiento appointment to register with the City Hall in the beginning of October.

-D and the kids have ordered their VigoPasses which provide city bus fare at a third of the cost (right now it is 1.49€ per person per ride, which adds up very quickly).  I have to wait for the empadonmiento for mine since I am not a student. 

So much bureaucracy to wade through, but we are doing it. 

Loving all murals and public art throughout the city.

La Farola (The Streetlight) is a popular central meeting point at the beginning of the major pedestrian street, Rua de Principe.  It has nice little benches to sit and watch people as they stream by.

This is the Jules Verne Monument, made and installed on the centennial of his death.  In 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Verne devoted a chapter to "The Bay of Vigo," fueling the legend of the Rande treasure with Captain Nemo's explorations with his Nautilus.