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Pulpería Ezequiel — RIP, Señora Mercedes

peregrina2000

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I bet that there aren’t too many forum members who have walked the Francés and don’t know about the Pulpería Ezequiel. It was the original “go to” place for pulpo a feira in Melide (recently rivaled by Pulpería Garnacha), founded in 1960 by Mercedes and her husban Ezequiel. Ezequiel died years ago, and now it looks like their children are carrying on the family tradition.

Muere la mujer que convirtió el pulpo á feira en el plato más internacional a través del Camino de Santiago

Melide despide a Mercedes Rodríguez Varela, la cocinera que fundó la Pulpería Ezequiel
www.lavozdegalicia.es
 
Camino Way markers in Bronze
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
That is so sad. I remember her well from 2006. Her hands looked very arthritic then. Cutting up all that Octopus...very hard work.
 
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Camino Way markers in Bronze
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
EXPRESS BOURRICOT - Transport
Transport luggage-passengers.
From airports to SJPP
Luggage from SJPP to Roncevalles
Señora Mercedes performed her magic three times for me with her pulpo. It’s sad to see a Camino institution pass but sadder for those who loved her. My thoughts go out to her family who can best celebrate their parents lives by continuing their legacy. I pray you all go well.
 
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