Walk 30th March 2008

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It is with sadness that I have to announce the death of Nick Jackson who died whilst walking in the UK at the weekend, I know over the last few months that we have had a difference of opinion which caused a split within the group, but I have known Nick for 7 years and feel a great sadness with his premature death. My sincere condolences go out to Carol.


Our walk last Sunday was a circular one starting from the car park in the Rio Dilar. It was a cold day requiring coats, hats and gloves, but with the walk starting in the valley the bitterly cold wind was kept at bay. The walk follows the river and crosses it 8 or 9 times, the absence of a definite number is due to different accounting procedures amongst the counters, or more correctly due to the age of the group, short and long term memory loss. The return path took us along the rim of the valley before descending back down into the valley. Even though the weather was cold it was an enjoyable walk and we returned to Josettes house in Chite for tapa.

Please note clocks move forward on Saturday night, to make sure everyone still gets the correct number of hours in bed we will meet at 10am.

Our walk this Sunday the 30th March is a short walk up Pico Lopera.

Pico Lopera

Description of walk
A walk of about 3 hours on well constructed tracks.
Height gained
 200 meters
Length
 10 klm
Estimated time
 3 hours walking
Difficulty
 4
Meet
 Acropolis bar Mondújar 10 am
After the walk tapa will be held at our house in Chite.

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