10/07/2023 Bikepacking Spain Day 60 : Its the Water

by Brian · Published October 7, 2023 · Updated March 3, 2024

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Early morning start, pushing our bikes up the route in the dark. Last night, I heard a pig in the bushes right around here and it scared the crap out of me (until I decided it was a pig and not a snorting human - and then I went to try and see it). —

It’s called the cave of the virgin, and there might as well have been choirs of angels singing. It was definitely worth the very steep push to get up here! Felt heavenly, and I was sad when we had to leave. —

It’s difficult to imagine the scope of this cut in the rock; I tried with photos… but yeah, doesn’t exactly capture it. —

Off to the badlands next… —

Short video compilation of some stuff we saw today. —

Janet said, “let’s do an ussie!” —

We had a nice “vía verde” (rail trail) to take us into town. It is still hot (but cooling a couple degrees soon). I think the heat has been harder on Janet than usual. We decided to take another rest day. Bike touring with so much exposure to the elements is hard on the body, no doubt. Bugs, heat, lack of showers… she has put up with a lot! 🐛 🐜 🥵 🌡️ 🚿