This was a tough one . I missed having my coffee & croissant this morning . We were ( are ) still short of where we wanted to be after day 5 - so we got up ,got ready and were on our way by 7 . A 2 hour catch up was just what was required and everything seemed so straightforward in the coolness of the morning .
Our plan was to stop at Benebarre ( where were hoping to stay the night before ) at about 10 for late breakers - but the climb was really knackering - not steep - but always rising . And there was this nagging breeze which was always in your face - which ever direction you were going . So 10-30 we arrive - 1/2 an hour late ! Where does the day go to when you're having fun !
Another 2 hour indurance test to
Pont de Montanyana - which took 2 1/2 hours then right to go over the Montsec range - which is higher than the Alps - or so it felt - destination Tremp .
I've never seen a sign post 'cyclists beware' before . But there was one and it was sure apt ! Anyway that ride took us 3 hours - so we arrived in Tremp @ 4 - still 2 hours behind. No time to do anymore - so it was straight to the bar . Looking back ....well I wished I had had my coffee & croissant - and damn the clock !
Last night Estadilla was great - apart from the climb to get to there! All the old men were playing dominos in the square - and the wives tended to congragrate round the fountain . Chit chat and laughter - never saw a drink being bought .
We had a tapist super watching the Olimpics in the bar and we really enjoyed the evening . CU
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