vigo: where the grilled octopus smells like a bad decision
i woke up with a hangover so severe it should’ve won a gold medal. didn’t even remember why i was here but now i’m elbow-deep in foggy cobblestones and existential dread. the weather’s a confused singles mixer-5.64c outside, 86% humidity making my sweat taste like mountain dew, and the wind’s whispering secrets only the seagulls understand. i just checked and it’s…drizzling there right now. hope you like that kind of thing.
last night, my airbnb host swore by a local legend about a ghost who haunts theCompleted a taverna. heard that from a guy who was probably drunk. or maybe he’d just never left the room. either way, i’m not buying it. seems more like a good spot for cold drinks. i tried the house special tapas and it was…overcooked. the octopus was rubbery. i’m sure it’s a tourist trap. *local legends* are like that.
the neighbors? they’re either napping or out hiking. i heard that the mountain paths here are basically a full-body horror movie. one guy told me to be careful of the ‘snakes in the moss’ but i think he was just scared of having to explain it to his therapist. if i need a coffee cliffhanger, vigo’s cafes are just a short ride away. someone told me that the yelp reviews are all written by cats. can’t confirm, but the coffee at Fábrica is solid. i heard that from a barista. probably a lie.
have you seen the map? here-
. it’s basically a giant GPS for regret. speaking of maps, the street artist on rúa Nova drew a portrait of me with a backpack full of existential crises. they took my photo without asking. classic.
i saw some photos online though.
(this one was taken at 3am. the church looked like it was holding its breath).
(yeah, there are trees. it’s not all concrete. i’m being ironic).
(that’s me, probably).
reviews here are all over the place. i heard that the Wi-Fi is a conspiracy to track your life choices. someone else said the tap water tastes like betrayal. maybe it’s true? i drank a bottle and felt a weird pride in surviving. if you’re visiting, bring a snorkel. i heard that from a drunk. also, check out vigo’s street art guide. it’s free. probably.
anyway, i’m leaving for santiago tomorrow. if you get bored, [santiago] is just a short drive away. or don’t. vigo’s fine. unless you care about octopus. then…avoid my life choices.
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