Walk 21st September 2008

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Well, it looks like the extreme summer heat has now passed by, the sheets and duvets are starting to reappear on the beds, and it is noticeably cooler in the morning, creating perfect conditions for a walk in our beautiful mountains. So on Sunday we went walking above Cumbres Verde, on the side of Trevenque, and what a beautiful walk it was, the sky was a deep blue, the footpaths wandered in and out of the pine trees, the Crocus flowers were in full bloom, and the smell from the curry bushes as we brushed past them reminded us of our last great Indian meal we had. For some in the group the temptation to eat was so great they had consumed their lunch by 11.30. Luckily the walk also passes a large blackberry bush, full of lush berries, so we spent a few minutes there, eating all we could pick. The official lunch break for anyone with anything left to eat was at Tomar Canal. The path is a circular one and returns on a high path, looking down on the Rio Dilar. If I had taken my camera with me, I could have taken some wonderful pictures, but due to advancing years and approaching senility, I keep forgetting to pack it. So this weeks poor specimen was taken with the phone.
On our return to Chite we all went round to Josettes house for tapa and what a house full she had. Thank you to Josette for hosting and to everyone who turned up.
Something that cropped up on the walk, and I said I would throw it open for discussion was, could a way be found of recompensing the drivers for the use of their cars when we venture outside the immediate area of the Valley? If anyone has any thoughts let me know.

Our walk this Sunday starts in Restabal and heads up hill to the abandoned village, and then up to the campsite where, if it is open, we may be able to get coffee. The path then returns via Restabal castle, and perhaps a bar afterwards in Restabal. The walk is not difficult, but it does head up hill for the first hour.
Tapa will be held at our house around 2.30pm

Description of walk
Height gained
 350 meters
Length
 9 km
Estimated time
 4 hours walking
Difficulty
 4, good paths no steep bits
Meet
 The Church in Restabal 9am


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