Loma de M-A to Siles
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We made a snap decision this morning that my foot was good enough to start hiking with a backpack again. So we took a bus to Siles which is a marvelous little village on the northern edge of the parkRead more
We made a snap decision this morning that my foot was good enough to start hiking with a backpack again. So we took a bus to Siles which is a marvelous little village on the northern edge of the parkRead more
Siles deserves more time than what we are spending here. It seems like every time we turn a corner, we see something worth investigating, like the 14th century arch right outside the door of ourRead more
With the tempting name of the arroyo, we expected to see some mills today, and maybe we did get a glimpse of them, but we were so far above the river, there was no way to tell if the roofs we wereRead more
The GR 247 from Hornos to the aldea of Capellanía starts out winding through terraced olive groves north of town. They are a reminder that the prized local olive oil has its own denomination:Read more
Today we saw salt pans (salinas)!!! We’re 300 kilometers inland and there we were, standing by evaporation ponds where salt was recovered! Not the big, huge, industrial-sized evaporation ponds likeRead more
Any amateur geologist would be wearing a smile a mile wide while walking up the path beside the Río Borosa. There are magnificent folds in the earth to be seen alongside rocks the size of housesRead more
We managed to sneak a quick walk in before the predicted thunder and lightning started. Quite dramatic- but none of the predicted rain yet.
Peña del Águila is a ridge that gives good views of theRead more
We are now in the village of Hornos de Segura, where the houses are balanced on overhanging rocks and the night skies are celebrated for their lack of light pollution. In fact, we spent severalRead more
It was not only hard to leave the remote setting of Casa Berrea this morning, but we also had to say goodbye to Manuel, the owner, who has become a good friend in just five days. Before we evenRead more
Using Wikiloc’s “search by passing area” feature this morning, I stumbled upon a nearby track to an abandoned village. What a gem of a find! After following the GR 7’s red and white blazesRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Segura de la Sierra
Traveler Buen Camino! 😊👣
mary louise adams That’s so great Elaine!
Traveler Great news. 🚶♀️🚶♂️🚶♀️🚶♂️🚶♀️🚶♂️. Good to hear you’re ready to continue with pack . Buen camino.
Traveler That’s wonderful news Elaine! Very much looking forward to hearing and viewing all the pics of this long awaited part of your amazing adventure!