Climbing

From here in Molinaseca the route lays down a challenge, to climb nearly 3,000 feet (900 metres) to the summit of the pass marked by an iron cross (la cruz de hierro). Looking at the hills it appears near vertical leaving the village, and, heading south-east, we'll be climbing directly into the blinding sun. Should be fun.

All the more reason to gather strength down here in the pueblo with coffees and lemon schweppes.  In fact, Ross, having studied the climb on the map began seriously considering his first red wine of the day.