Picnic 13th July 2008

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Last weekend saw us returning to Cumbres Verde, always a very pleasant area to walk in and a little cooler than walking at lower altitudes. It was also the Wimbledon men's final, so I was under great pressure to make sure that we returned in time for the start of what was promising to be a good match, or so I was lead to believe, knowing even less about tennis than I do about football. The walk took us to the twin peaks of Boca de la Pesca, where we stopped for lunch, with splendid views over Granada and the Sierra Nevada. The thing about the walk at this time of the year is the smell of Curry you get when you walk past some of the herbs growing next to the path, by the time you get to the top you have only one thought on your mind, an Indian takeaway. So it comes as a disappointment when you only have a Marmite sandwich in which to slake your appetite. Our walk back to the cars was in double quick time, as we rushed back, in order not to miss the start at Wimbledon. I understand we made it with about 2 hours to spare, anyway at least our man won.

We had planned to go on a walk on the slopes of Veleta this coming weekend in order to cool down a bit, but the weather forecast is for a cold front moving in, driving temperatures on Veleta down to 10 degrees, I like it cool but that is too much. So with 29 forecast for the valleys I propose a picnic in the Rio Dilar. So bring the usual things plus plates, glasses and a chair.

Meet in Mondújar 1pm for the drive to Dilar or around 1.40pm in the car park at Dilar. family and friends welcome

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