Eurotrip 3, 2015 – Day 41, Quiet Day…

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Mo woke up with a migraine this morning so we spent a quiet day around the campsite.

Later in the day we visited Castillo de Penarroya

Castillo de Penarroya

Castillo de Penarroya

which is situated next to the final Laguna which would perhaps be better described as a reservoir as it’s been created courtesy of a huge dam.

Two things underline the sheer remote and unspoilt aspect of Las Lagunas de Ruidera. Firstly, we wished to visit a larger supermarket to stock up on provisions. A 50 mile round-trip was necessary to find the equivalent of a small Lidl.

Secondly we needed diesel so pulled up at the local Repsol in Ruidera. A sign said something like “servicio asistido” which we assumed was “we serve you”. Anyhow after 5 minutes no-one appeared so I slotted 60 Euros worth in the tank. Went indoors to pay but not a sign of anyone in charge. A full 10 minutes later before a lady turned up and took my Euros – I wonder if she worked there?