Badajoz

 Monday 12/07/21

We both had a good night's sleep (no, we didn't stay up to watch the football, luckily) and set off early under grey skies.  It soon started drizzling but was only forecast to last until we got more inland and, as expected, when we stopped in Burgos to do some food shopping, it cleared up.  

The iconic Spanish landmarks along the route

We found we were making very good time on the open Spanish roads so decided that, rather than stop for the night where we had planned, we would push on through most of our Spanish leg.

Our lunch spot was a lovely tranquil spot next to a reservoir

We had a fantastic drive, the scenery is so similar to many regions in South Africa and the weather is wonderful - sunny and hot.  It really took us both back to childhood trips in summer, windows wound down and warm air blowing through Bokkie.

The ancient bridge to the city is right behind our parking area

Although Bokkie's immediate view is a little bleak, she can see the ancient city in the distance

We've stopped in the medieval Spanish city of Badajos only a few kilometres from the Portuguese border.  We'll go and explore the old-town in the cooler morning air and then head over to Portugal tomorrow.

Bonus pic...

It's a little intimidating when you keep looking ahead to see a truck seemingly heading towards Bokkie on the highway.....luckily it was on a transporter so going the same way as us!