Rest Day 2 / Ribadesella

We were both ready for a day off our feet and this is a comfy fairly flat town to take a rest day.  This would be a great place to spend a week or two just adventuring. They hold an international white water kayak event here and there are numerous paddling and caving trips, but for us a rest day.

Of course after a late breakfast at the Hotel we "walked" to Tito Bustillo caves but since we didn't have reservations we could only go to the museum.  Oh well it was fascinating.  The caves were found in 1968 by a bunch of young adventurers repelling down a sink hole only to find Paleolithic art works extremely well preserved.  Thought to be the oldest in Europe.

Since we had already crossed the river we decided to go to the beach.

The beach of Santa Marina, also known as “the beach of the Picos de Europa” because a mere 35 km separate it from the National Park of Picos de Europa.    

What a beautiful row of villas.   Al enjoyed a little hydro therapy for his swollen and painful left shin.  Really delightful cold water soak for my feet also.  

Next a little lunch.  A new version of Al's one eyes.  Delisioso!

 

A nap and a short walk up hill to see the second beach looking east.

 

Finally had to try the regional Sidre (hard cider).  Very sour but cool method of serving it, poured from an out stretched hand overhead into a glass.  Amazing to watch when done correctly.  Boy is it sour!

Decision made to walk tomorrow.  One step at a time.