Sunday 6 October: to Salamanca

 We’ve really enjoyed our stay in Evora. And so lovely to pack up in the dry without too much sand and dust. We go on our first toll road. Virtually the only ones on it although it costs 11 euros. Simon enjoys the freedom. I drive for a bit and then we stop at a nasty fuel station to eat our sandwiches. There is a smell of horse. The final lap after about 4 hours gets us to Salamanca where we started. It’s raining and the restaurant is fully booked. We resort to M&S curry and lentils and actually eat outside by the evening. Our last night in the van. What an epic time we have had. We’re now planning next years route. Our ferry tomorrow is delayed by a few hours due to technical reasons but we should be home in time for bed. 

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