We had a very long but really enjoyable day today. Unfortunately, I took a wrong turn early on, which meant a lot more mileage and hill climbing to get back to where we should have been.
However, it was interesting and I got to meet lots of people including a chap from Derbyshire who gave me the right directions. Then a couple of old ladies at a fuente who confirmed that I was now going the right way. After that, a group of young Spanish women walking the other way who told me how far I had to go. Which was slightly deflating.
When I reached Ventas de Zaffaraya at 7pm, I decided the prudent thing to do was to go to the first bar I saw and rehydrate. This was Hotel/Bar Aqui te Queiro (I love you here??). I asked about places to stay as hostel next door appeared closed. The owner was located though, and she spoke English – always a relief at the end of the day when I can barely string a sentence together, even in my own language. Shower and comfy bed beckons. Joy!
Breaking camp 
Leaving no trace 
I’m ready! 
Pomegranate 
What a strange house! 
Early mists 
Keeping the ear in the sun from burning. Trend setter? 
Tempting! 
Definitely on the right track now 
These pilas (troughs) are so welcome 
Late afternoon 
Civilisation (means a bar)! 
Pooped Squeaks
Loving the updates well done all
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