The crem de la crem picnic spot
We returned to
Lobras this week to continue the walk as far as Alcútar. The path starts by
heading down into a barranco that we have been in before when we did the GR142
last year. I must say this was a far easier way of getting there, I seem to
remember spending hours wandering around the hillside last
time, or perhaps my
memory is playing up again.
The route then
follows a delightful path that rises, then
falls, to run alongside
the Rio Cadiar all the way into Cadiar. We walked along twisting narrow streets
on the edge of the town until we came to what looked like the old towns natural
water spring, complete with a
hand pump. Someone suggested it was time for a break and this made an excellent
place to stop. I must say I excelled myself on this walk. This was the first of
three stops, each one with
comfortable seating. Another walk like this and Dave will be ceeding me his
Brownie point, he does like a nice seat when he is taking a
break.
I have to be nice
to Kees this week so I won’t mention where Dave got his second hand Brownie
point from. The walk continued by the side of the river and we took a small
diversion to visit the Agua Agria, yes Rene, you were right with
the translation of “sour water” but our experienced water taster Julie refused
to check it out.
Retracing our steps
we crossed the river on a rickety wooden bridge and then climbed up into
Alcútar. We stopped here for lunch, once a again with a
nice bench to sit on. We had walked around 10 km at this point so it was time to
start heading back to Lobras.
We followed a
series of paths tracks and country roads until we got to the acequia that runs
into Lobras. After a short downhill scramble, or slither would be
a better description, we joined the
acequia path and then stopped for more refreshments at what must be the
creme de la
creme of picnic tables,
it just doesn't get any better. After this it was just a short stroll back into
Lobras.
The
weather, apart from a few
drops of rain, had remained fine
all day but, on the way
back, you could see it
raining higher up. We stopped in Tozvizcon for more refreshments, it was so
pleasant sat out in the sunshine we even stopped for a second round.
A very nice walk and
well worth doing again.
On the walk Kees,
Mike, Rene, Julie, Dave, Martine, Jan, Stuart.
Distance walked on
the route today 9.6 km Total distance on route 181 km
Distance walked
today 17.8 km
Total
distance walked 235.5 km
Height climbed today
679 metres Total height climbed 7779
metres
Distance driven
today 120 km
Total
distance driven 913 km
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