Almost at the top
It was interesting to see the changes in vegetation by altitude.
We saw so much and talked about it daily as we rode along. Sometimes reminded of the poppies of France, then the highlands of Scotland, but always something to let soak in. That and my sleep patterns let me really know that I was on a holiday and in the right "place".
It was interesting to see the changes in vegetation by altitude.
We saw so much and talked about it daily as we rode along. Sometimes reminded of the poppies of France, then the highlands of Scotland, but always something to let soak in. That and my sleep patterns let me really know that I was on a holiday and in the right "place".
Just like the day before except worse...try the link below to see just how steep
the climb up O'Cebreiro was!
Again, the profile really doesn't show how bad it was. Notice that no heart rate data was recorded.
My battery in the strap failed so no record...disappointing to say the least but believe me
that it was in the 175 -180 range. Lots of 17 to 20 percent slopes on this one!
Dan just navigated the Cattle herd! Must be done on foot!
Driving hazards too!
Santa Maria at the top of O´'Cebreiro
Klari's view from the top of O'Cebreiro
Lighting a candle in the Santa Maria chapel in front of the St. Francis of Assisi statue.
Thinking of Mum, Dad, M, T, A,; and many more...hope everyone is well.
Holding on to our "hats" and leaning into the wind at the top of the next hill at 1330 metres.
Picture taken by a nice German couple.
Picture taken by a nice German couple.
Monastery at Samos
We liked the design in the railing!
I wish I had a picture of the Desk Manager of the hotel "Villa de Sarria" as he was excellent. Very professional on the welcome but he was instrumental in making our stay special. We went shopping for canned Pimentals, fresh figs, cheese, wine and our other favourite foods and brought it all back to the hotel. Klari then asked for the use of the wide open breakfast room in the expanded lobby and not only did he agree to letting us use the facility, he provided wine glasses, a corkscrew, napkins, cutlery, etc and made us feel welcome again. This turned out to be our first "supper" and later we went our again for another meal in the old town. The things you can do when you are burning 3500 to 4000 calories on a bike!
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