Las Medulas _DSC3976

On the way to Lugo, we stopped at Las Medulas. The Romans mined this area for alluvial gold. It is estimated that 500 tonnes of gold was removed from the 1st to 4th centuries. We walked for several kilometres, through chestnut groves while admiring the spectacular scenery,

[Lynda McG]

Nice shot!

[elkehochban]

Wow! Until I read "the Romans" I would have thought I was looking at a scene from the American southwest.

[Corinne]

beautiful !

[mittens (Marilyn)]

This is beautiful, Merrelyn.

[Diana]

Stunning capture of shapes and tones, fav!

[Dawn]

Stunning scene fav

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Wonderful shot

[Joanna kate]

Impressive scenery

[Myrna O'Hara]

gorgeous

[Connie Little]

Wonderful shot.

[Debbie]

Oh my goodness.... that looks just like the Aussie outback

[Valerie Chesney]

Impressive capture with that great sky.

[Cyndy Loyd]

Gorgeous colors! Nice composition too!

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Vesna]

Awesome picture.