Good Day for the Cup !

Well, after yesterdays walking battles (and yes…I’ve loads of scars..!) I decided to do a scenic bike ride…

I decided to ride through the Desfidelero de la Hermida – the Hermida gorge http://www.panoramio.com/photo/47522382 a 21 kms long twisty turny road, through limestone escarpments on either side of the road – which bigger vehicles always have problems negotiating…so I thought I whip along it on the bike for fun..and it was.

So, I was ready, having combed my hair ! and had a big breakfast of fried eggs and beans with bread , yummy !

I whistled off from the campsite, down through Potes, and fairly quickly into the start of the gorge ,the road dropping away quite nicely, although that meant a climb all the way back.

It was really pleasant very little traffic on my side, although lots of traffic on the other side, as I strutted along, taking in the scenery, and having a really pleasant ride.

Eventually I reached L’Hermida, about 12 miles into my ride, and knowing there was a nearby ‘Mirador’ – photo spot, I continued to this, and stopped, watching a couple of salmon fisherman getting ready for a days catch.. not long after getting there, there was suddenly a great thump, as a large chunk of rock hurtled down the cliff, followed by lots of loose rock..what had set it off I couldn’t see – glad I wasn’t beneath it though !

So, I stopped and took a breather, and snack, before turning round to climb all the way back to the campsite and Potes, and just to prove to Tristan…I did see a fish bigger than me today…look

 I then had a pleasant uphill ride back to Potes, campsite,lunch and….Siesta time…

Before…the big match tonight…Manchester United V Barcelona http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final …and I’ve already checked, it’s on in the Bar/restaurant…so guess where I’ll be tonight…..come on the Reds !!!