The waitress is always overwhelmed with milk

 I like to take wrong turns once in a while just to keep it real.  Back down the hill we go and then in to Heras.  



Heras is one of those small pueblos - population 771 - which has a bit of industry near it; the houses have been regenerated and a neatly appointed plaza- ready for local fiestas.  The iglesia San Miguel props up one end of the plaza.  The reviewers give little away.  Begona said ‘Very nice church and a very nice priest who gives a pleasant mass’  Dani added ‘Catholic cult temple a little shabby…’




Just out of sight, to the south, is the Torre de Alvarado.  It is a very solid tower, constructed in 1573, by Don Juan Sainz de Alvarado y Bocerraiz .  By the Plaza is la Plaza.  A bar. A week ago Moza only gave three stars.  ‘The waitress is always overwhelmed with milk, the woman is not to blame, but she is having something and hearing that she is alone and can't handle everything and that the person who is supposed to come doesn't show up and no one helps her... every time you go ...it's frustrating. Otherwise, it is a cheap place with a good area to sit down and have a drink.’  Rafael was happier a month ago.  ‘Delicious coffee, friendly service and a pastry.....to fall back....your loss of your diet!








Onwards we pass Club  largo azul.  Google lists it as a motel.   Reviews average at 2.3.  Maria said, a year ago ‘They do not have complaint forms, and when you ask for one, you cannot have a friendly conversation with the store manager. Recently, a friend of mine was there drinking some wine and talking with the local workers, and they expelled him in bad manners and on top of that, they stole his hat and pen (my friend is a pacifist). I do not recommend it to my worst enemy. #FreeRaul’  Does make you intrigued.



Perhaps, even if we are to stop for the day. We won’t book in.









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