Day 23 – to Hornos

Just a half hour or so if driving today that got me to a Refugio El Campillo on the GR 247 and the start of a footpath up El Yelmo peak.

It was another great hike, and if anything a bit better than yesterday, as a bit more challenging and steep.

I had another good chat with the guy at the Casa de Vigilancia. I asked about the eagle circling high above us, and he told me it was a Spanish Imperial Eagle, one of 9 or 10 he sees regularly.

The last photo looks down at Hornos village, where I was to be later.

A fire officer is based here even in the winter, as the hills still attract quite a few people. I had a nose inside the little cabin..

I stayed high to spend the afternoon sheltering from the sun; it got to 30C. Then descended to Hornos to spend the night. I thought I’d eat out, as I haven’t for a while, and Andalusia has such a good name for food. Unfortunately, it was Monday and the three restaurants were closed, so it was fried rice..