turbeiro galego

turbeiro galego happened in Galicia, a province in northern Spain. Galicia is a very green region, blessed with abundant seasonal rainfall and rich soils. In some areas this has led to the creation of peat and peat has been cut for generations for heating purposes.

turbeiro galego is a galician peat cutter in the local language of Galicia. Our protagonist is carrying the traditional peat cutter tool as it has been used for centuries to cut and collect the peat. He seems to be heading home after a day of hard work, accompanied by his loyal Gallician Shepheard dog, Can de Palleiro in galego language.