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| The main plaza |
One of my destinations on the trip had been Salamanca. I love Spanish cities and I think it was Michael Portillo who brought this city to my attention when he did a series of train journeys in Spain. Salamanca is big and beautiful with the first Spanish university and two cathedrals. The impressive 17th century architecture in this yellow/brown sandstone beams back at you in the 30 degree heat as you walk around the narrow streets that open into large boulevards usually the home to outdoor restaurants and, sadly, the odd swag shop. The city is a tourist destination and judging by the flood of American girls wandering around then they must run summer courses for those across the Atlantic. I was able to not use the bike as the camp site had a bus stop at its entrance and for a €1.20 I was delivered to the heart of this vibrant place. So this was a rest day, not on the feet, but on the legs and backside and it was followed by a fabulous night's 10 hours of sleep.
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| The newer of the two Cathedrals! |
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