Last night I searched for somewhere to eat. I go out at 8pm as a compromise between when I want to eat, 7pm, and when the Spanish want to eat, after 9pm. But nothing was open at all. I got back to the hotel at 8.45pm and ate noodles cooked on my balcony. So I finished eating at about 9.30pm. This is way too late for me to then go immediately to bed…. I’m a delicate sole you know.
Anyway I slept ok. But when I awoke at 7am I felt pretty muddy and lethargic. I got it together and left the hotel at 8am straight for breakfast. Yes the usual
The day was flat and slightly boring along the Ruta De Don Quijote, I’m sure it was more interesting with a donkey and Sancho Panza probably had a good quip or 2 to the Don amused.
Anyway my day was flat, I was going to try to push on a few kms but just didn’t have it in me to be bothered. So when I got to Albacete I looked for a hotel.
The first hotel I went to told me I could not take my bike to my room but could leave it in the lounge for €3. I think this is a bit cheeky but stupidly agreed, but when I had 14 pieces of luggage in my hands and they would not let me go to the room to search for my wallet. I said I just needed to put the stuff down to search through they refused to allow me this small concession, so I reattached my luggage and went to the next hotel. Which was more pleasant and cheaper.
I added up my days ridden and kilometerage today, 596 km 10 days, 9 riding. I should have had my day off earlier and although it is down on my hoped average, 100km a day. I think my tough off roading and climbing and starting out again, and extra high temperatures in Spain have worn me down. Hence my muddy lethargy this morning. I did stop early today and am going to fuel up a bit more tonight and hope tomorrow I feel better.
A Couple of Days Ride Outta....... 