23.09 Bejar, Central Spain: Conchal de la Ceja, Bejar/San Gredos Mountain Ranges.
We reach one of many false summits, notice the green tinted mountain. On an extremely windy morning, an equally rocky path and in a beautiful environment, we headed upwards. We reached at least four false-summits, crossed a saddle and then ascended to the peak we sought, at which time we positioned ourselves behind a rock in order to be protected from the gusts, while we took breakfast. It never ceases to amaze us the effect the outdoors can have over a person. As we have mentioned frequently, each day is different even in the same place. As each area in Spain is new to us, we are being spoiled with many delights. Although in our defence, one has to work hard to achieve success, no matter what your field. We are often reminded of a slogan attributed to Gary Player. He said the harder he worked at his game (golf), the luckier he became. From one of the summits, the vegetation was superb, contrasting with the blue mountains across and below. A few thousand feet b...