Walk Sunday 5 August 2018 Rio Durcal

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This week in an effort to keep cool we sought refuge in the Rio Durcal. It was the first time this year we had been up so I didn’t know what to expect after all the rain we had in the winter. I am pleased to report that some of the boulders have moved, but to a better location and, in general the conditions underfoot were good and the rocks were stable.
 We had met up in Durcal at 09.00 and driven down to the start of the walk. Our group were the first to arrive, so we had the choice of where to park, a far cry from when we returned and every available space and picnic table were taken.
 I have never seen so much water in the acequia, it was overflowing and bursting its bank in places. The first waterfall you come to was impressive, with a high volume of water cascading down. It was still early and there were no takers in our group to take a cooling dip. I think they were saving themselves for later.
 The walk up was very pleasant, the water temperature was refreshing and of course the valley is in the shade most of the day.
 There was plenty of water in the waterfall at the end of the walk and, as normal, there are some who want to take a shower. I could understand Mark needing it, his boiler has sprung a leak and he has not been able to have a wash for the last few days.
Don’t be fooled by the photos of Alan at the waterfall, in fact not one drop of water touched him. He is immune to it, as other photos show he can actually walk on water. What a man!!
Whilst on the way up we virtually had the river to ourselves, the way back was a complete change, around every corner we encountered large groups all heading up stream, they would be queing for the waterfall at the top.  

A great day out and nobody fell in the river.                                                                                                         We walked 5 km and climbed 60 metres

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