A demanding day – reasonable distance but tough climbs (more than the height of Carrauntoohil) and really hot (up to 35C again)

Early on, the departure from Salamanca provided yet another glimpse of a massive Cathedral:

Roads were smooth as silk and completely deserted:

Early uphill efforts were rewarded with corresponding downhills:

The views from the top of the biggest climb were worth waiting for:

And my app’s alert of a final big downhill was a joy to see:

12km – at up to 60kmph – without even pedalling!

And tonight, I’m sleeping in a nun’s bed . . .