All around the Rias

 We are strolling around the south western end of the Bania de Santander, around a bit of industrial estate and near a few port facilities.  First we need to go back on ourselves as I got a bit lost yesterday and we have met the immovable object that is the S-10.





One of the jolly things we will pass is the Rocodromo Trepaariscos indoor rock climbing centre.  We have about three hours till it closes.   https://rocodromotreparriscos.com/ It claims the largest climbing wall in Cantabria.  I am not sure if this is a big claim.  It gets 4,7 stars,  Some people are against it but I am in a bit of mood and we are going only have nice things said today.


Across the Ria de Boo we go.  This seems a seasonal name.  We are heading along Avenida Juan Carlos I.  Presumably named when he was still a national hero.  Across the way is the Marismas Negras, a nature reserve of tidal mudflats.  Six years ago Judith was not impressed.  She said ‘  Dirty, really bad smells’ I know, I said I was going to not mention negative things but when someone calls mudflats dirty I think, possibly, it is worth taking note of.   A month ago Isabel said ‘A spectacular place to enjoy the birds, taking a relaxing walk’


On we go.  Astander build boats.   https://www.astander.es/  The video on the website is fun.  Chris wrote in Polish three years a Very nice and communicative people, with a smile on their faces, trouble-free unloading, everything quickly and efficiently, the maneuvering area is large, the company also has its own large parking lot.go ‘


As pilgrims we end the day at the El Peregrino Restaurnate Cafeteria.  It closes at midnight so we have time to enjoy it,  It gets 4.9 stars from 58 reviews.  Yesterday Sandra said ‘Super recommended site!! All the food was delicious and the service was wonderful, the gluten-free food is luxurious. We will return’


Tomorrow we cross the Ria de Solia.  Sleep Well.


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