Two to Gibraltar Part 5

Saturday, 07 June 2008
Granada – Jerez de la Frontera
Starting Mileage: 8484
Daily Total: 178
Finishing Mileage: 8662

We made good progress on our trip to Jerez, arriving at 12.30 pm. Weather had been fine all the way with some excellent countryside views especially at Olvera.

A little panorama of Olvera.

Is this where “Richard Sharpe and Wellington” fought their battles for TV? Our satnavs played up today. Several times we were riding in fields when in fact we were riding on newly constructed highways. Carrying on riding the satnavs eventually returned to “route” as we hit the older roads again.

Used my throttle grip today in an attempt to ease the pain I felt in my thumbs.

On arrival had a “Spanish omelette” – served cold and not like the UK version made with onions but with a main filling of potatoes. Having a Spanish in-law I had previous experience of this style. In the evening we enjoyed meatballs with chips and salad followed by apple tart and ice cream. Totally enjoyable.