Day 2 - El Pinos to Caudete

Today was another hot one .. Getting close to 40 degrees again. However, the hills were not as steep as yesterday which made it a little easier on the legs. We covered just over 26 miles today and a lot of this was off road. Poor Mauri had just washed the support car but might have to do that again... It was really dusty..

We set off from El Pinos early after Vonni & Paul had kindly made us breakfast before we left. Casa Almendro was beautiful..

Alison and Michelle were fantastic walking with me once again... Alison started the day walking and did amazingly well. For one not used to the heat, it was a really good achievement.. She also helped in the support car in the afternoon which was not easy today..

Michelle did her second full marathon in two days (actually more in mileage) ... She has another 6 to go before she returns to the Costa Blanca and she is determined to do them..

Mauri has excelled himself with his mobile "Restaurante Rigamonti" ..The task of support is not an easy one so it is so appreciated him being there for me..

As for the walk itself... There were grape fields after grape fields today with no towns in between. When we had a break, it was done by just finding a bit of shade. Ive added some pictures below but more can be found on the Walk Across Borders Facebook page.

Tonight, we were invited to stay at the beautiful home of Pat Pallett in Villena... Thank you so much...

I'm going to sign off for now as I'm a little tired but please keep checking my blog




Here are some of the pics from today...

Tomorrows adventure will take us to Ayora... It is also my daughter's 10th birthday. Thank you for all who have sent cards etc for her. They are in her memory box ready for when we are reunited.. If you wish to send her a message so I can print out when I get home and put in the memory box also, can you possibly PM them to me on Facebook or send to s.monkdalton@gmail.com? Thank you so much...

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