Fuente de Cantos to Zafra

24.2 kms + 2.2kms to avoid flooded stream

It’s been dry today after a crazy night of rain and gale force winds. I really thought we were in for a rough day but by the time we had had breakfast the skies had cleared.

The first part of today’s walk wasn’t too bad a bit wet in places but not as bad as it could have been. After we had reached Calzadilla de Los Barros we had to divert towards the main road for a while to avoid a swollen stream, the back on the VDLP for the remainder of the day. It was wet in places again but so much easier underfoot than tarmac!

I think we are certainly getting used to the backpack weight, still not fun but not as bad as I thought it might be.

On arrival in Zafra we headed straight to the hotel, showered and got to a late lunch. The hotel restaurant has a very good menu so we decided to eat in. We were not disappointed. The waiter was very attentive and Peter asked him for his recommendations and he basically chose our meal for us. It was so good. All courses were shared . The starter was a vegetable purée with roasted globe artichokes and Padron peppers drizzled with olive oil, served with fresh bread. Next we had Corbina fish which translates to sea bass or trout in a puréed sauce and tomatoes, again so good. Then we had a fillet of beef with roasted potatoes which was served in a dome of smoke, the taste was amazing, the steak melted in your mouth. A very good bottle of local red and a large bottle of water to drink. Walking really does make you thirsty. Next up was orange cake and coffee to finish. And the price …. €76
We are now relaxing having repacked our bags for the morning and hoping that the forecast changes for tomorrowRead more