Fabulous balancing rock.

I didn't bother mentioning the rocking stone in the title or notes, I knew it would be everyone's focus!

Simmering

My ears weren't just simmering, Nick; they were positively sizzling!

How hot? - when is it too hot to go out ?

A good question, Colin.
It is normally a dry heat here, and even when it is 40ºC + in Madrid centre (which it was on that day,) the surrounding Sierras are generally a little cooler and with a satisfying breeze. Except when they are not! On this day the temperature may have been 'only' in the upper 30s, but it was horribly humid and it was one of those rare days when the flies were having an outdoor party; except for about twice a year - usually a couple of days sometime in May and then in September - Madrid and its environs are mercifully free of flies!.
Sorry, that was the long answer.
The short answer is that 35ºC + when humid, is too hot for an enjoyable walk, especially the long uphill sections!

That's a fine and sunny view into a great rocky landscape ! And a nice composition ! Have a nice Sunday Andy.

Very pleased you like it, Anton. And the same to you!

Can (almost) feel the heat !!
Well comnposed Andy.

I was trying to keep the sweat off the camera, Jaap!

But what a gorgeous shot you got!!!

The warm colours appealed to me, Eunice!

I think the picture of your ears would have been more ethnographic than this one, Andy. But perhaps less charming and finely coloured.

Well, my ears recovered, Eric, and I didn't make the same mistake again - I grew my hair long instead!!
;o)

Belle vue!!