Hallelujah! The heat has broken! High today of 71F (21C), which is a huge relief. For all the forecast of rain today though, at 7:15 it was a clear sky, moon and stars.
It’s a short day today, with a good climb; adding the long next leg would have been too much for one day, especially with rain forecast.
So, underway at 7:30 with an immediate stop for coffee. These morning twilights are still the nicest hours of any day, all soft purples with tinges of rose.
The Surge is still with us; every lodging is full or nearly so; others report difficulty in booking ahead and needing to go onward.
Arrived in Villafranca late morning; walked around in circles a bit to find the Casa Rural where I’m booked. The bar next door offers a menu del dia so we snag it: braised green beans and grilled fish. Delicious! Such a big meal, we decided a sandwich would be fine for dinner.
Lodging: Casa Rural Las Alpergueta
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