We were now in the foothills of Leon and it was so nice to be ascending and descending again (I can´t believe I am actually saying that!) As we entered Hospital de Orbigo, we crossed this impressive stone bridge which had 19 arches. It is famous because in the 15th Century, Don Suero de Quinones challenged all knights to win the love of his heart. Three hundred were defeated in a jousting tournament, but his beloved still refused him! This amazing feat is re-enacted annually and we had lunch at a little cafe overlooking this jousting field.
The rest of the day was difficult for me. I think I was too focused on the destination and worrying about walking in the heat instead of just putting one foot in front of the other. After we had finally reached our destination and I was having a grande cerveca on a patio, I saw the Portland Grannies, high on Coke and potato chips, bent over and just trudging right on by. I couldn´t believe it.....we had started out at the same destination that morning. Perhaps it was because last night´s mattress really ressembled a hammock more than a bed! I felt better when we passed them the next day!
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