Another convivial evening chatting with Australian fellow tourer (Clint), who is taking a tougher route each day than us, usually with some off road. Next day is off the bikes as we take a bus into Salamanca. Like all the best bits of Bath and Oxford rolled into one, but without the crowds, it's a delightful city in which to wander, through the mainly pedestrian centre by the Plaza Mayor, market building, Cathedral and ancient university buildings. We bump into Clint and look after his laden bike while he has a look around the incredible ancient public library.
He will be wild camping tonight as he does about every other stop. Fortified by hot chocolate and churros for elevenes, then a 3 course Menu del Dia, including a bottle of Rioja, for 9 euros, we are suitably fuelled up for our following days pedal to Avila.
Location:Salamanca
