We got a great start to day two. The local farmers have cut of access through their property so we had to take the road for the first 15 km to Real de la Jara. The morning was cool and as we did not have to keep our eyes on the ground looking for stone or ruts we were able to enjoy the scenery. The route was made up of lots of rolling hills border by fields of beautiful trees.
After Real de la Jara we were back on a dirt path through fields and passed lots of animals- sheep,pigs, Cows and Bulls and even a couple of large dog a who l, fortunately had no interest in us.
This path eventually ended and we were back on the road for the final ride to Monesterio which was welcome as the last 10 km is one long slow climb.
Shortly after leaving Monesterio we were back on a rocky trail but nothing like Day 1. This trail went through some beautiful treed parkland.
We pulled into Fuente de Cantos for some lunch. A man on the street, recognizing us as ‘pilgrims’ directed us to a place to have our passports stamped. There we were directed to The Restarrange El Gato where they have a deal for ‘pilgrims’. The waiter here was extremely friendly ànd had pretty good English, much better than our Spanish!
From here to Zafra we were back on dirt roads. The guide did say we could take the road as we would have two streams to cross. We opted for the off-road. The streams were fine, the track was pretty stoney and so progress was relatively slow.
The great news – We are in our hotel, Day 2 is behind us. We were a little anxious to see how today would go as it was a distance of 79 km and a climb of 1132m. While a fair bit was on road it had its share of off road and it went very well so another hurdle completed.
We are pretty dusty and hot so those sbowers are looking very good!
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Another one down – well done. I’ve been looking forward to your blog all day, I love the photo’s. Wishing you a good day tomorrow. Love to you both. Ellen
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I like the mixture of the tracks and the roads. You are certainly seeing the flora and fauna up close. Hope you have a great sleep tonight. All the best Kathleen
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Great Going Guys!
Those stoney paths look like Hell – Keep going!
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We have been on the road to He’ll for years but the scenery here is heavenly and they promise that today’s views are among the best on the route. All the best for now. John
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I’m delighted your journey was a little easier today, thoses cows look pretty fearsome. You are really get a good insite to traditional Spain, it makes such a change, their early morning drinking seems to be a way of life in the small villages. Well done completing day 2. What time do you need to start off each morning?
Take care hope all continues to go well for you.
Ann
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Hi Ann
Thanks for message. So far so good but a long way to go and the bigger climbs are coming from tomorrow.
We get up at about 6.15 and get going once it is bright. The mornings are cooler but start to warm up after 9.
Dermot does all the work on this blog and is getting lots of comments.
All the best for now. John
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Hi John,
Scenery looks lovely and not a bother to you after all that preparation. Enjoy the trip
Declan.
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Following you closely. Great progress. Best of luck. Donal Fitzgerald .
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Hi Lads, I love the blog and photos, keep it rolling 😉 Eoin
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