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Farewell to Benicassim
Last few days here we really can't believe the week has gone so quickly.
We have enjoyed exploring the area; our mission here is to find a place to return for the whole winter next year.
Benicassim is high on our list although the nights are cold. the days have had their fair share of sun we would like another 5 degrees warmer.
The advantage in this place is ...
First stages of planning
... s why this year I'd decided to "test the water" a bit by travelling alone to Chiang Mai, Thailand for two weeks in November 2012. Everyday I'd talk to people about their travelling experiences and get some advice from them. I don't know if I was surprised or not, or maybe I was not expecting it, but people are so willing to help a fellow traveller out. Even though I wasn't travelling anywhere myself.
So far ...
The Route of the Nazrids
... The town itself is comprised of some very narrow and extremely steep streets which we attempted to navigate but soon gave up and pressed on tho our Parador for the night which was some 25 kms further on into the national park along some steep and winding mountain roads. Our views of the surrounding mountains were somewhat hampered by the weather although it was clearing a little, providing us with some hope for the next day! We were still impressed though with te limited glimpses we ...
Cats and more cats
... the keel! There was nobody around to go and see about payment so we just walked into the nearest restaurant (the only one open I think) and had a delicious lunch each. The island, like so many other beauty spots in Spain, has been made a nature reserve and amongst other prohibited activities, fishing is not allowed in any form. Then a walk around the island through the 'village’ and along the fortress walls and then across to the "green" end ...
Still in the hills but warm again!
It's always with mixed emotions that we leave a campsite where we have had an enjoyable stay. No matter what slight irritations there may have been, you are leaving the familiar for the unknown and so every time there is a feeling of regret and yet anticipation.
Campsite Alto de Viñuelas and the surrounding area had it all (almost): good facilities, wonderful views, a charming village just down the road.
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