I leave Salamanca and continue to Valdunciel. I cross long, barren stretches of the Castilian plateau, past dry sunflower fields along the way. Although I am annoyed by the effects of industrial agriculture, I still find moments of happiness and reflection in the quiet expanse. El Cubo de la Tierra is a highlight in every respect, but then the stage takes another long walk to Zamora, the famous city of 22 Romanesque churches.
