The Meseta

The meseta is a limestone plateau that covers a large area of northern Spain with rolling hills and an endless expanse of wheat fields and big open skies.

 I stopped in Hornillos del Camino and found the best place to eat, the Green Tree, a five star rated restaurant with some great food.  I missed out on the music which was a live Irish band that night.

                                      
 A small village snuggled in a small valley was a relief from the open scenery.

 Then it was a walk along a country lane....

 before climbing out of the valley back onto the plateau.

 But there were some sights to see such as the 15th century ruins of the monastery of San Anton.

 And my destination for the day, CAstrojeriz, a small village with a castle on top of the hill.

 With some great views from the top if you still have the energy t climb to the top.

 And the next day is was back to walking over the peseta with its endless views, such as the rad ahead,

 or the endless fields to either side.

 But there was a reward of the fine architecture of San Martin, the best Romanesque church in Spain.