October 31, 2003
Friday Oct 31: Logrono to Santo Domingo de la Calzada: Happy Ghoulies and Ghosties
I could hear the water falling quite heavily all night. And when I looked out, it was raining quite a bit, too. So, I put on all the rain gear, packed up, and headed out into a dripping and dark city. I stopped at the edge of the city when the sidewalks ended to grab a bite to eat since it was still a bit too dark to ride the roads.
Once it was fine out, I continued along into similar terrain as the last few days. As I went I could see that I was approaching a patch of blue sky, the road and ground dried up, and it was a great ride. These rolling hills are absolutely covered from end to end, top to bottom with grapevines. Many of them still had the grapes on them, but I am too paranoid to experience the inside of a Spanish jail to step into the field and pick off a few of the dark fruits.
About 7 km before I got to town, I could see a dark cloud hanging onto a distant hilltop. Then it came my way and dumped all over me, just to make sure I was rinsed off. And on arriving in town, the sun came back out.
After lunch I have to go see the cathedral and see about this fable about the chickens in the church. Though a small town, there seem to be quite a few medieval sites all around the town.
Well, I just cannot get enough of these beans and chorizo, which was the starter. Followed by roasted red peppers stuffed with ground veal/beef. The wine seemed thin today, which was disappointing. I think I need a milkshake.
Today's ride: 47 km (29 miles)
Total: 3,626 km (2,252 miles)
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