Day 9 ~ 14th August 2000

Sagahun to Leon

Our nineth day was a long day, we covered 67 km from Sagahun to Leon. The landscape was more or less flat with a long steady climb to Leon itself. We were feeling pretty exhausted on the final climb in the heat of the day (32 C), we eventually gave in and rested in bar, we found that a generous serving of Marmite helped no end in the fight against dehydration and mineral loss.

When we finally reached the albergue, and having waited for it to reopen to get our stamp we were surprised to find that had room for us to stay. So we claimed a mattress each, had shower and then headed off to get Carol's bike serviced, as she had continually experienced problems with her brakes and gears. For only 1000 pts the bike was transformed at a bike shop near to the Plaza Mayor.

We found a great little place to eat which turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip. Not for the food, although this was good quality, but for the excellent characters that worked there. The cook had an hilarious squeaky voice, and the owner a thousand sayings and jokes.

"Un vino maldita es mejor que agua vendida"

"The problem with my food is that it will be very expensive when you return in 30 years time and have to bring your children & grandchildren to sample it"

"If you want people to believe in you always tell the truth"