Trapped in Ourense

The destination today is Ourense and I finish most of the cycling just after lunchtime when the temperatures are hitting 32C. I had thought that northern Spain would not have this intense heat in June, but it is proving difficult to bike in these conditions.

It's a tough day with more than 1400m elevation in 32C weather. It forces me to think about subsequent days which will be more mountainous and even more hot.... in the end choosing to ride the train to Pamplona. 

I wild camp near the town and ride to the train station that next morning, where I am informed that the direct train today to Pamplona is booked out. I guess this is a sign that I should explore the town. 

Ourense is the "capital of hot springs" but it seems like they are all open after the first week of June. I cool down swimming in the river along with some of the locals. 

The road infrastructure here is very car-centric, like most of Spain. However, there are lovely bike paths along the river on both sides. Cycling here seems to be very uncommon.