After a very relaxing stay in Avila we set off this morning at 06:30am, having had some breakfast although alas not our usual toast with oil! The walk today was very pleasant, low rolling hills and soft underfoot as it had rained during the night.
The path today went through three small villages before reaching our destination Gotarrendura. At every village we were hoping to have a cup of coffee. NO SUCH LUCK! The only bar we could find was in the second village, Cardeñosa, which was naturally closed. In these parts they open at 11:00am! We had a banana and some dried fruit and nuts and carried on. The rest of the walk was mainly through fields and mainly flat.
We reached Gotarrendura at 12:00am having made very good time (for us!). Ana Maria, whose blisters were finally beginning to heal, ended up with her left foot quite swollen, with what looks like a possible sprain. We are a bit worried about this as tomorrow's trek is 28/30kms. We are also very worried as the weather is turning and the forecast is for heavy rain and strong winds, for most of tomorrow. This will make the tracks very muddy and we may have to go on the roads. If the visibility is poor, going on the roads here can be dangerous as drivers are not the most careful. We will see what tomorrow brings. Once we start there is no alternative but to finish as there are no buses that we could take if we find the going gets too bad.
Four French cyclists have just turned up and all of a sudden "our" Albergue has become quite crowded. At least, it's free!
No coffee!!!! Aarghhh.......a deal breaker:-) hoping Ana Maria's ankle is better after a rest!!
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