Walk Sunday 7 October 2018 Talara










With Stuart still convalescing (well that's what he tells us and I’m sure there is no
truth in the rumour flying around that he just wants another week of being
pampered by Olwyn) I was again leading the walk.
Our walk started at the crossroads in Talera where after several recounts we decided
there was 27 or maybe 28 of us. This is always a good number as you can afford
to lose a few on the route (a little more about that later). Stuart, I think maybe
we need a new protocol of a roll call to ensure we have an accurate headcount.  
With so many people milling around early on Sunday morning I thought we had
better get moving before the Guardia were called for causing a civil
disturbance.
We set off walking down the main shopping street of Talera (That's about six shops)
and through the tunnel taking us under the motorway. Soon we walking along a
very pleasant 4 x 4 track alongside an acequia with nice views across to  the
white villages of Bezner and Pinos del Valle and the Pantano de Bezner.
As we turned away from the 4 x 4 track and climbed gently three of our senior
members John, Mike & Cees decided to return the same way to avoid the climb,
whoever said it was to get to the bar quicker were completely wrong.
We then had a short steep climb up onto the highlight of the walk a single file
track winding its way across the hillside before dropping down again.  At this
point as a group, we could decide to go back the way we came, which half opted
for, or do an extra little loop which took us into Mondujar where we visited the
Medieval fiesta before heading back to the bar where we were joined by Stuart
and Olwyn.
This is probably a world record losing 12 but gaining two  
We walked 10.84k and climbed 306m
After the walk, everyone went around to Hilary and Grahame’s for tapas.

Dave

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