Aragon Day 3

As suspected, it had rained overnight and was still very damp and grey when we set off, waterproofs on. Within 20 miles, it was raining again.  The rain continued after our fuel stop, as we made our way towards the Col du Somport. We stopped to discuss the plan and being the intrepid bikers we are, decided to attack the Col whatever the weather. As it turned out though, the nearer we got, the brighter it got and the rain stopped. We even had some sun on the way up, though the summit was still in a bit of cloud. We took some photos, then continued on our way.

A short ride brought us to Canfranc, probably most famous for its massive station.  Back in the day, this was where passengers travelling between France and Spain would have to change trains, on account of each railway using a different gauge track. The station building is now being renovated and will open as a hotel. 

Before continuing, we removed our waterproofs. The sun was shining and the sky barely had a cloud in it. It was the right choice, as the rest of our journey was in full sunlight and 28 degrees. Spain delivered! 

The ride down was brilliant. The roads are in a very good condition and not too busy, so we were able to maintain a nice legal speed. We had to make another fuel stop, our first in Spain and were surpised when it came to pay, as although the pump price is more than in France, they give a discount on the total, as a way of helping people through the fuel crisis. So €23 became €19 something. 

We arrived at the hotel  around 16:30, after a little detour up a steep cobbled street (I'm blaming Tomtom) and were lucky enough to get parking spaces right opposite the hotel. After a quick change we had ourselves a couple of very cheap ice cold beers, then took a walk around the town. Morella is an ancient walled town, with a castle at the top of the hill. Very quaint.

We ate in the hotel, menu del dia, before retiring to our room. The room is ok but the walls are paper thin, so someone taking a shower next door sounds like they are in our cupboard!

Tomorrow we  head 40 miles back the way we came, for a day at the circuit, practice and qualifying.  Should be good.