19 October cold again and continued very clear

Another perfect day for walking and biking. Gentle rolling terrain and excellent paths and road.

Maps show no road exhists. Checked a few maps. Tried it anyway and found again two lane roads with only the occasional car or Ag vehicle.

No highlites today other than the walk and maybe the lowlight of this hotel.

Good shower, no bathmat on slippery floor, no extra pillows or blankets, may or may not have heat, unfriendly staff, would not let me connect to their wi-fi. We will not come back to this place.

Town named after the saddle of the mules. Seeing and chatting with many of the same pilgrims as there are almost no other places to stay.  In general the locals have been friendly and hospitable and generous at bill paying time. Easy country to like.

Food seems to be changing for the better. Had my first pasta dinner – actually I just ordered the primero and said bring it again for secondario.  Not great but I really enjoyed it. Leon, tomorrow, should have good choices. 

Shout out to George: have you been researching eating in Madrid?