Parador de Ubeda
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The Route of the Nazrids
... rain, through the pine forest to the top of the ridge above the Parador. It is. Bit of slog to begin with as we haven't been walking for a while, but we soon get into our stride. As we reach the top of the ridge, the views are simply incredible, all the way across the valley, we could literally see for maybe 30 to 40 kms. At the top, there are several trails which converge with signposts to Cazorla and a few other places which are tempting us back for some more serious walking! ...
On the road again...
... well, Talei had a siesta in the hammock and Rob fixed the cupboard she broke the night before), we went for a bike ride on the edge of the Despenaperros National Park - impressive mountain views. We then retired to the hotel bar for several ...
The final frontier
... along the motorways, from Castilla y Leon southwards. We finally entered Andalusia through a huge gorge called Despeñaperros, which apparently means ´throwing over of the dogs´ when translated literally.
Our campsite is pretty dead, but then it is quite big and the season doesn´t really start until the end of this week - hence the pool is not filled up, which was something of a disappointment when we arrived; the thought ...
Consuegra, Almagro Santa Elena
... which is in the middle of nowhere really. The drive to here was very scenic with lots of wheat fields, vineyards and olive groves, sometimes all three on the same patch. Also a section of the road was marked as a scenic route, lots of rugged and very high country. good to see. Spain realy is beautiful and always full of surprises. The park we are at suited Charlie very well, good facilities and very few people here. The full season here does not start ...
Capella!
... by my many well-meaning companions and my desperate pleas that I didnt know how did no good. Thus I wound up on the dance floor, doing my best to mimic the moves of the woman in front of me. Thankfully, this episode lasted only a few minutes and then I gracefully left the dance floor (well, I would like to think gracefully, but it was proabably more like a relief-filled scamper). Though, there are pictures for your viewing enjoyment, I will try to put ...