With no opportunity to find shade , food or water on today’s 28Km stretch, we had to be well prepared .
Mark made tasty Manchego cheese, Tomato and Chilli baguettes for everyone. Richard was not on one of his strict calorie counting ‘Fasting days ‘ so compensated for this by smuggling an extra large portion of leftover Spanish Chicken into his rucksack.
Cutting through never ending rows of Vineyards and Olive groves on a dusty old Roman road , this section of the Via de la Plata was largely deserted – a most enjoyable and rejuvenating experience for those of us who value a little solitude and time for quiet contemplation.
The Albergue in Torremejia recommended to us by Aussie Jo was a delight and a bargain at 22 euros for dinner bed and breakfast.
With heavy rain forecast tomorrow it will no doubt be a very different day with
‘Ponchos at dawn’ as we make our way to the town of Merida.
Bedbugs and Blisters 
Following your progress with interest,but is this part of the original Camino,or a different walk?