Started the morning with a very quiet 10km stretch into a small unremarkable town called Cesar de Cáceras. I was almost through the town when I clocked a busy early morning cafeteria. It was buzzing and efficient, good food, good coffee.
The terrain shifted to mainly dry grassland with a few cattle however, look who I found hiding in the bushes 😊
2/3 of today’s route was downhill to a huge reservoir, think its the 2nd largest in Spain. I was hoping for a swim but the water didn't look inviting. There is part of a Roman bridge that was actually moved to this location when the reservoir was flooded.
Today’s route was 43km on small “C & B” roads. I was told there were locked gates that needed climbing. The Camino wandered and came back to the route I took.
Here is an example of the terrain I could manage, but may choose to avoid:
This is where it becomes impossible for me.
Not shown in the second photo is a roadside barrier at about 75cm high as well as the steps shown.
The remaining 1/3 of the journey was uphill. The countryside around Cañaveral is big hills and I think I start tomorrow with a long uphill run.
The albergue here is great, old stone building with a shaded terrace underneath. Simple with enough facilities and I can access and charge my wheels. The fig tree in the garden has ripe fruit but it’s a race with the birds for them though. Happy to share.
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