La Mariña Lucense is well known for its many attractions, but I can assure you, the road isn’t one of them. It drives me absolutely crazy, constantly shifting speed limits: now 50… then back up to 80… a hundred meters later, down to 60… and don’t lose focus, because right after that, it drops again to 50. It feels like a concentration test, and after just a few kilometers you just want to get out of the car and scream.
But despite the torture it represents, there’s one upside: you end up driving very slowly, and this area is full of wonders. I’m not just talking about the beaches, some of which are quite famous, but rather the small hidden gems that suddenly catch your eye as you drive past.
I shared one of those a few weeks ago: an abandoned house sitting in the middle of a field. Beyond it, there’s nothing but sea and horizon, which heightens the feeling of isolation and solitude. It was one of the most well-received photographs I’ve shared, despite its extremely simple composition, almost minimalist.
Today I’m sharing another one of those hidden treasures in the area. It’s a small railway bridge that blends into the horizon where the sea begins. The bridge itself isn’t especially beautiful, but it stands out because of its symmetry, a pair of graffitis that enhance that symmetry, and the small window to the sea created by its arch. None of those elements fully explain its appeal, and maybe it’s something purely subjective. But for me, it completely captivated me, and not a day goes by that I drive past it without gazing at it with a bit of nostalgia. It’s one of those places that, inexplicably, strike a chord deep inside.
