When we looked at the weather forecast for today it was quoting figures of 44-45 degrees in the South and interior and so we are very pleased that we are not there! Even so, today was one of the hottest we can remember. We had to dash into a garage at one point, much to the amusement of the pump filler men, and stand in front of their fan in their office gulping down cold drinks and water plus an helado (ice cream) for Debbie!
Last night we went in to Coruña for the last time: a perfect evening wandering around berthed Tall Ships and then off into the town for tapas and a couple of beers. T'was getting warm - one could feel it in the air - but a lovely evening temperature for laziness and eating both big and mini octopus! Yummy!
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| Tall Ships in harbour - evening sunlight |
A pic of the harbour in the evening light. Masts of Tall Ships with flags of previous excursions.
This morning we saw quite a few other very big clippers coming in under motor as we left for our ride to Oviedo through the mountains.
Lunch today was so very hot - probably in the region of 39 degrees - a bit cooler than in the interior tho'. We saw this picnic site on our was through the mountains and popped into the next village to a shop. We bought a baguette, Iberian jamon (smoked ham), cheese and and cold drinks and ate them here in the cool mountain breeze. Idyllic.
So pleasant so that I did a video as well!
In the mountains the scenery was more spectacular than ever. The roads were great to ride even though it was so hot, rather unbearable, in fact.
This deserted town and dam workings was interesting... all seemed as if it was very active at one point but not a soul to be seen - all derelict and abandoned.
We took quite a few pics of 'big' views. The countryside was all from very high up and we went through passes of about 1150m a couple of times. You can see in this one the roads we went on to get here.
We were aware of the lack of water in the fields in this part of the country - over in the west it all seemed green and vibrant but here not so good.
Water level in this dam was very low and, if you look carefully you can see the houses that should've been under water and derelict standing as if ruined by other means. The edge of the water also showing the usual water level.
We passed though many pretty villages and their grain stores more elaborate than in Galicia looking like another extension to houses with little balconies and windows.
Some were really elaborate, like these, each one competing with the house next door.
Lastly I've been going on and on what great roads are here to ride and here's a video of what I mean. You can see it is a really busy road - a motorbike (who waved as usual) and a car coming the other way but great bends and good surface, perfect for a safe and interesting journey. I hope no-one is sick watching this!
