It also has a castle and 2 fine churches. The local restauranteurs tell us the 25 C+ temperature we are enjoying is not usual. Our WS hosts (just north of Valladolid) say the same,and the forecast is similar for days to come. Our host, Hector, is away, but has arranged for his friends to meet us and take us to his house, where we can stay in his absence - so kind of them all!
Our evening stroll into the countryside takes us past large fields of young cereal crops, which are being irrigated by a complex system of channels from a stream. There are a few vineyards too, and as we head into the Douro valley tomorrow we expect to see many more in this famous Port wine area.
A fire engine rushes past to quench a fire causing a tower of smoke nearby. Our neighbour says it is probably from a cigarette. They soon have it under control.
From Valladolid we are now heading west. Everyone in Tordesillas is out in the town centre this Saturday morning to join in a flamenco festival with loud music and all the ladies dressed in their flamboyant vibrant dancing dresses. The blokes haven't made much of an effort. There are now acres of vineyards and every large building is a Bodega.
The road is straight, empty and undulating but into a scorching headwind. We even have to pedal down hill! So we call it a day at the gorgeous old town of Toro. Surrounded by a city wall it is thankfully out of the wind and the narrow twisty streets are shady. The view is amazing, across the plains below including our first view of the Douro river with a Roman bridge spanning it.
Miles to date:- 309
Identified bird count to date:- 51
Location:Palencia to Toro
