SpainAndalusiaCarbonerasLa Puntica36°59’57” N 1°53’28” W March 20, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
This 10 km stretch is really interesting from an industrial architecture point of view. Aqua Amarga was the terminus for a mining railroad from the interior of Armeria to the Mediterranean in the lateRead more
SpainAndalusiaCarbonerasLa Puntica36°59’58” N 1°53’28” W
March 21, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We are not making any forward progress on the trail for another four days while we wait for my appointment with a podiatrist here to get her opinion on a foot problem I’m having. Luckily, there isRead more
SpainAndalusiaCarbonerasLa Puntica36°59’58” N 1°53’28” W
March 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Walking the coastal route from Almería, we have almost always been able to see watchtowers on the horizon, one on a headland in front of us, and another on a headland behind. In fact, the Ruta delRead more
SpainAndalusiaCarbonerasLa Puntica36°59’58” N 1°53’28” W March 24, 2023 in Spain
One of the nicest things about staying in a residential area of town is getting to see little bits of local life that you might otherwise miss. Our first hint of this was hearing a series of chimingRead more
Traveler Great photos to accompany the stellar prose. Did not know LoA was filmed partly in Spain! How is your foot?
Traveler The backstory is really interesting. The whole film crew and cast lived in Carboneras from February to June in 1962. Local people worked as crew and extras. They built a replica of the Jordanian village of Aqaba on a deserted beach just outside town. My foot seems better, so we’ll be walking by there on Sunday, I hope. The famous attack scene was filmed in a rambla we’ll be crossing.
SpainAndalusiaCarbonerasLa Puntica36°59’57” N 1°53’28” W
March 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Today was the big day, and it turned out well. The podiatrist was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. She diagnosed two different problems: arthritis in my toe, and fibularis tendonitis in my ankle andRead more
Laurie Reynolds I woke up with my fingers crossed that there would be good news. You kept me waiting a bit, but I’m so happy to see this!!!!
SpainAndalusiaCarbonerasLa Puntica36°59’58” N 1°53’28” W
March 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Today was a day for wrapping up loose ends here in Carboneras. Taking care of my foot has, of course, thrown our planned itinerary out the window. I had made all of our reservations for Easter week,Read more
Traveler What gorgeous pics of the area’s trees and flowers! Enjoyed the bocce game too, participants look very serious 😄
Traveler Speaking of flowers, we met a woman today who wants to begin an apiculture course but can’t because there aren’t enough flowers this year. She said normally the hillside beyond the venta would be covered with yellow flowers at this time of year, but this year there has not been any rain and the hillsides are bare of flowers. This is not good for farmers or bees!
SpainAndalusiaCarbonerasLa Puntica36°59’45” N 1°53’25” W
January 16 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Das kleine Städtchen grenzt an den Naturpark Cabo de Gata mit seiner kargen und trockenen Landschaft sowie zahlreichen Badebuchten. An der Straße Richtung Mojácar liegt das winzige Dorf Sopalmo mitRead more
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Laurie Reynolds So glad you are getting to see all of these hidden gems. Can’t wait till you get to some of those Moorish water systems, because even though I’ve heard your descriptions, I have not really understood them. Pictures will be great! Lovely spot for today’s destination!
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Heavens - congratulations… what a steep one ! Savour the view Ned. You earned it.
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Gosh Elaine - you look pretty spivvy for a Peregrina ! Lovely colour.