Day 2 - Sherry country

1st April 2018

A great first day of proper riding with a rare, brisk easterly wind to blow me along in the sunshine.  Meanwhile, Jacqui packed away Ivan, drove to our campsite, set up on site, tracked my progress and had a beer ready for my arrival!

You can see today's ride here Strava day 2 
So we are now at Puerto Santa Maria on the north side of the Bay of Cadiz, We are close to Jerez, sherry country, so Jacqui, as well as sorting out Ivan, managed to buy essential supplies.


Comments

  1. Unknown1 April 2018 at 14:43

    That's a great day to start with. And that PX sherry is wonderful with a decent vanilla ice cream đŸ˜‰

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  2. Rachel3 April 2018 at 00:17

    Mmm. Looks unctuous. That’ll get you cycling s but quicker.

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