Rivers Are Even Better Than Pools

July 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F

Brisk and very refreshing on this low-90s day.
At ~2,000ft (~700m) elevation I expected the Rio Valcarce to be a warmish river. It is not warm....
....but feels fantastic on my aching feet.

I'm watching two bewitchingly blue/black butterlies bounce by a berry bush while I soak my toes and drip-dry on a concrete embankment in a light breeze.

I think that this might be my 1st ever river-swim in Spain. I doubt it is my last.

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