Morocco and Spain 2023

March - April 2023

A 29-day adventure by Maree Read more

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- Apr 10, 2023, 5:41pm
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- Australia Tasmania Flinders Leeka -39.9078, 147.818639°54’28” S 147°49’7” E
Day 29
Home sweet home
April 10, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
The next leg - Singapore to Melbourne is on Qantas. I have a seat between me and the next person so more comfy. It's an 8 hour night flight so I was hoping I'd get a good sleep but Hola!! I'm still on Spanish time and can't sleep. I watch a couple of movies and just relax.

Into Melbourne 9am, through customs easily then transfer from International terminal to domestic and board Qantas to Launceston at 1230.

Then get Sharp Airlines home to Flinders.

Considering I had 5 planes to catch to get home, I was amazed I got home on time as planned 40 hours later.

When I got home Steve was cooking tea and 2 dogs happy to see me.

Needless to say I was very tired and happy to be home 🏡Read more
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- Apr 9, 2023, 10:50pm
- 🌙 27 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- Singapore Kampong Ayer Gemuruh Singapore Changi Airport 1.361697, 103.9921351°21’42” N 103°59’32” E
Day 28
Changi layover
April 9, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
After the quick connection in Amsterdam, I have a long one of 8 hours in Singapore. Not a bad airport to fill in time.

I could have gone and seen the 🦋 Butterfly Garden but I've already seen that twice. I could have gone up and had a swim on the rooftop pool, I even packed my bathers in cabin baggage but it was 32degrees and I couldn't be bothered. Never did find the cinemas.

I did see the Cactus Garden and the Waterlilly Garden, had a couple of cuppas, read my book, tried not to sleep so I sleep on the next flight.
It's a very comfy airport, I found some lounges to lay out on for a bit .

Boarded for Melbourne 11.30pmRead more
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- Apr 8, 2023, 3:03pm
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Netherlands North Holland Gemeente Haarlemmermeer Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 52.313333, 4.76166752°18’48” N 4°45’42” E
Day 27
Adios Espanol
April 8, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
After a "quick" walk in the morning along the Quay and marina we have lunch then drive to Valencia airport.

I bid adios to Fiona and David and board my first flight of 5 planes to get me home to Flinders in 2 days time.

Valencia to Amsterdam with KLM takes 2 1/2 hours., Then a quick 55 minute connection which I only just make with 5 minutes to spare. I'd read it's possible if you walk fast, so I did!

KLM again for a 12 1/2 hour flight to Singapore, cattle class this time 🥴Read more
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- Apr 7, 2023, 3:59pm
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 509 m
- Spain Valencia Barx La Drova Mondúver 39.003333, -0.26166739°0’12” N 0°15’42” W
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Day 26
Beach and "bush"
April 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
This morning a big walk along the Gandia beach. Coffee at the Buddha Beach Bar. Lots of people out for Good Friday.

Home for leftovers for lunch then drive to a national park for a mountain hike. Short walk but some steep bits. Very pretty. Nice be out bush again.
Found some goats with bells onRead more
Happy Easter to all in Spain ❤️ [Pam]
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Traveler Back out in the wilderness! 💙
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Traveler There was no rest for me here in Spain! 🤣
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Traveler A feast!
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- Apr 6, 2023, 12:49pm
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- Spain Valencia Javea Aduanas Playa Del Montañar 38.795, 0.18166738°47’42” N 0°10’54” E
Day 25
Javea or Xabia
April 6, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We took a drive down to a coastal town called Javea. Very pretty but it is the place to be apparently. Lots of British have big flash houses here.

We shared a big Paella for lunch by the seaside. It was very nice.

"Javea (or Xàbia, in Valencian) is one of the most beautiful towns on Alicante’s Costa Blanca. In addition to idyllic beaches and coves, it’s also home to Montgó Natural Park, Santi Antoni Marine Reserve, a 15th century fishing port, a long history and wonderful food. And you can enjoy all this in an outstanding climate almost all year round."Read more
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- Apr 5, 2023
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- Spain Valencia Gandia Benipeixcar Museu Faller 38.96, -0.18538°57’36” N 0°11’6” W
Day 24
Gandia old Town and Fallas Museum
April 5, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We walk into the main centre and Old Town and back ( over 18 000 steps and 12 Km).

There's a festival in this part of the world celebrating the Fallas. It happened here a few weeks ago. Street parades, overlifesize models representing some satirical theme, beautifully dressed women and girls vying for the best one, finished off with a massive fireworks and fire.

The History of Las Fallas
Las Fallas is a Spanish festival that dates back to the Middle Ages. The festival celebrates the arrival of spring, and traditionally, giant effigies of paper mache were burned in the streets.

Today, Las Fallas is still celebrated with bonfires, but the effigies have been replaced by smaller statues called ninots. Las Fallas is held every year in the city of Valencia, and it attracts visitors from all over the world.

"The Museum offers you a different experience where you will learn the roots of the Valencian people. You will enjoy the best "Ninots" and the process of creating a falla, you will learn the trade of a fallero artist, unique in the world. You will discover the secrets of dressing a fallera and the typical Valencian clothing, you will experience a “mascletà” firsthand and you will be surrounded by traditional music. Finally we will reveal the mystery of the fire ritual."

Fiona and David saw the festival and said it was incredible.Read more
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- Apr 4, 2023, 2:15pm
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- Spain Valencia Oliva Playa Playa Aigua Blanca 38.920842, -0.08335738°55’15” N 0°5’0” W
Day 23
Oliva
April 4, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Today we drive to Oliva. This town is smaller and quieter and where Fiona and David have given a firm offer on a house.

Firstly we walk a few old town streets to get to Santa Ana's castle and the 12 prayer towers. There is a good view from the top.

Then drive to the area their house is in, get lunch from a bakery, walk the beach and walk 500 metres to the house for a peek.

The owners see and recognise F and D and ask us in for another look and a drink.
They are lovely people, originally from Holland but want to sell to travel.

It's a lovely home.

Addit: 26/05/2023 - they bought the house and have moved inRead more
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- Apr 3, 2023, 7:29pm
- Altitude: 18 m
- Spain Valencia Gandia Platja de Gandía Puerto Gandía 39.000074, -0.16383639°0’0” N 0°9’50” W
Day 22
Off to Gandia
April 3, 2023 in Spain
Gandia is where Fiona and David live at the moment.

Walk around Valencia Marina and beach.
Drive to Gandia.
Walk around Gandia Marina and beach.

Tea out with Fiona and David on their 13th Wedding Anniversary.Read more
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- Apr 2, 2023
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- Spain Valencia El Carmen 39.480134, -0.37981939°28’48” N 0°22’47” W
Day 21
Explore Valencia's Old City
April 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Sleep in, lovely comfortable bed.

Walk through "The city of arts and sciences", up the drained/diverted riverbed that is now beautiful park land.
Walk to old city, climb the Tower gates to see the view.

Walk through the streets, some market stalls.

Tapas for lunch.

Walk back.
Rest.

According to Fiona's watch we did 19000 steps, 13.5 Km in 4 hrs.Read more
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- Apr 1, 2023
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- Spain Valencia Fuente de San Luis Cuidad de las Artes y de las Ciencias 39.4551, -0.342739°27’18” N 0°20’34” W
Day 20
Hola!
April 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
End of tour this morning. Some ladies have already gone in the middle of the night, some are staying on for a couple of days.

1 is isolating in a room because she RAT tested for COVID!!

Our door card didn't work when we came back from breakfast. It turned out the lock was the problem so I had my luggage locked in my room, released only 10 minutes before taxi arrived!! Big stress!

Got to airport with 3 hours to spare, found a lovely massage in airport. With argan oil of course.

Flew with Ryanair.

Picked up by Fiona and David ♥️.
Apartment in Valencia for 2 days before heading south.

Had an Asian meal for tea. Wanted something fresh and light. Yum.

Cup of tea!!Read more
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