Walk 3rd August 2008
Sunday saw us on the first of this summers high level walks, unfortunately it coincided with a sudden drop in the groups fitness, with a large number reporting in sick, which was a pity, because while everyone was sweltering in the valley (it melted my fake crocs which I had left out in the patio) we were walking in temperatures of about 18 degrees. The walk started at the upper carpark on Veleta, and followed the path up from there and over to the Observatories and onward to the Embalse de las Yeguas , where lunch was taken. We then continued onward a little further to check out another path, which looks like we will be able to develop it into a high level ridge walk in the future. On our return to the valley we went to Arturo's house for tapa. Once again thank you to Arturo and everyone who turned up. Please note, I wish all the sickies a speedy recovery and no disrespect is intended, but someone had to get the stick this week.
Our walk this Sunday, the 3rd of August, is a little different. Firstly, it is split into two parts, which are both easy, secondly it is an afternoon walk. The first part of the walk is a linear, level walk of about 1 hour and is suitable for everyone, even a blind man with a wooden leg can manage this, as it follows an Acequia on a drivable track above the Rio Durcal. This is a new section that the Limpers have not done before. The second section is the usual Rio Durcal walk, for any one who has not done this before it is a wonderful valley walk deep into the Sierra Durcal hills, this section whilst not difficult, is not suitable for anyone who suffers vertigo, and you will need walking sandals or some such, as you will get your feet wet, this section adds a further 1.5 hours to the walk. The plan is that we meet at 5 pm to avoid the main heat of the day. We drive to the start of the walk above the Rio Durcal , and all set off on the first section which is level, after 25 minutes the ones wanting the easy walk, stop and enjoy the view on a convenient seat before making their way back to the cars and returning to Chite for pre tapa drinks. The second group will continue up the valley for a further 3/4 of an hour, before turning around and heading back to the remaining cars and tapa at our house in Chite.
A note for the diary we are planning a trip up Mulhacen on the 17th August, this is a full days walk up mainland Spain's highest mountain if you want to go please let me know as we have to book tickets on the mini bus.
Our walk this Sunday, the 3rd of August, is a little different. Firstly, it is split into two parts, which are both easy, secondly it is an afternoon walk. The first part of the walk is a linear, level walk of about 1 hour and is suitable for everyone, even a blind man with a wooden leg can manage this, as it follows an Acequia on a drivable track above the Rio Durcal. This is a new section that the Limpers have not done before. The second section is the usual Rio Durcal walk, for any one who has not done this before it is a wonderful valley walk deep into the Sierra Durcal hills, this section whilst not difficult, is not suitable for anyone who suffers vertigo, and you will need walking sandals or some such, as you will get your feet wet, this section adds a further 1.5 hours to the walk. The plan is that we meet at 5 pm to avoid the main heat of the day. We drive to the start of the walk above the Rio Durcal , and all set off on the first section which is level, after 25 minutes the ones wanting the easy walk, stop and enjoy the view on a convenient seat before making their way back to the cars and returning to Chite for pre tapa drinks. The second group will continue up the valley for a further 3/4 of an hour, before turning around and heading back to the remaining cars and tapa at our house in Chite.
A note for the diary we are planning a trip up Mulhacen on the 17th August, this is a full days walk up mainland Spain's highest mountain if you want to go please let me know as we have to book tickets on the mini bus.
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