The surprise of today was fields of asparagus. Google lens is very useful at times!
A lot of today’s route in a former sulphur mining area, though the roads we were on didn’t show the lasting debris. The main operations were in the 18 and 19C. The Spanish Monarchy claimed ownership – important for gunpowder. What a plot.
What we can see is quarries and fields of crops. One high plateau has acres of green fields and pine trees, in the middle of what is mainly desert. Must have a secret water supply!
Towns are few and far between, as is shade. We missed a Holy week drumming festival. Whew!
Caravaca is our destination. Fingers crossed for a restful rest day.
Travelling reflections 