Walk 26th October 2008

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Sunday was one of those days that if you had not made arrangements to go out, you could have turned over and gone back to bed. The weather forecast was promising rain, there was a lot of cloud about, and a thick mist hung over our intended route around lake Beznar. But I had promised birthday girl José a nice walk, so I had to get out of bed. When I got to the meeting point there was only 3 other people, so I was beginning to think the bed option had been taken up by the rest of the group, when suddenly people appeared from all directions, the locals ran screaming to lock their doors as it looked like an invasion. As we made our way down to the lake the mist rolled back to give an almost surreal view over to the windmills. With the weather now improving by the second, and the country side a lush green after the recent rain which is helping to fill the lake, the scene was set for a very pleasant walk in glorious sunshine. The pomegranates are ready for picking, the oranges are just starting to turn Orange, and Quina managed to find some Asparagus, gone were the thoughts of bed, replaced by thoughts of what a great place to live. One of the highlights of this walk is the chance to call for a drink on the way round at the new Bar in Melegis, the Puente de Lecrin. The terrace is very pleasant but the tapa was lacking until Quina went in and had a quiet word with them. On our return to Chite we all went our separate ways, only to reconvene later at José house in Pinos del Valle for what can only be described as a sumptuous tapa birthday party. Thank you to everyone for turning up and making it a great day.

Our walk this Sunday the 26th October should, if I have got the timing correct, be a very colourful one. We are going to Dilar to walk up the river valley. In the past, at this time of year, the Autumn colours can be wonderful. All we are going to do is walk in the valley bottom, no hills to climb, but there are rivers to cross, accidents do happen so wear something that does not mind getting wet. Because we are walking in the valley, you can make the walk as long or as short as you want, turning around whenever you have had enough.
Tapa will be held at Bob and Githa's house in Mondújar at 3 pm.
Description of walk
Height gained 300 meters, if you walk to the end of the valley
Length 10 km, if you go to the end of the valley
Estimated time 3.5 hours walking if you go to the end of the valley
Difficulty 2
Meet The Acropolis bar Mondújar 9am

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