El Torcal - Film-set scenery!

Today started with more amazing views as we left our overnight location. Starting with John doing chocks-away, it was not a level spot. The morning landscape looked more like a painting.
Just under 2 hour drive and we saw grass at the base of olive trees!! We even saw sheep and shepherds! The whole area was becoming verdant, and we were pretty high up in mountains. Then we went even higher up another scary road to a place called El Torcal. Dieter, the German chap we had met at Rec.On told us about it. It was just WOW landscape! A 2 hour walk, probably about 4 miles, of a rocky and sometimes muddy path, often a scramble. I took my stick just in case, which I was thankful for as it was VERY slippery in places. I've not seen puddles for ages!
We even saw an Iberian ibex on the rocks.
I haven't seen Game of Thrones but I can imagine it being set there. It was one of the best walks I've ever had. Just amazing. We were not alone in our enjoyment as the car park was full on arrival. We got lucky when someone was just leaving.
We had a quick tea and coffee and returned to the van with mud covered trousers and boots.
Now we are stationed in a lovely spot at a place called Antequera, about 20 minutes down the mountain.
It was a bit of a shock when we saw the amount of motorhomes parked at our planned overnight stop. We managed to squeeze on and many more have done so since. It's January and it's packed!! Number plates show F, E, B, A, NL, but I'd say 70% are D! No sign of UK other than us. The motorhome next to us has the word PRIVELEGE on the side. Why would anyone choose a vehicle with that written on it? I tried hard to catch the owners eye as we walked past each other so that I could acknowledge and at least say hello. He tried his very best to look past and totally blank me. He succeeded. It felt very odd. Maybe it's because he's privileged!
Apart from that minor moment, it's been a brilliant day! I may have to post MANY photos and some videos.Read more