SpanienAndalucíaSiles38°23’11” N 2°34’50” W
24 april 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
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 parkLäs mer
SpanienAndalucíaSiles38°23’12” N 2°34’50” W 25 april 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
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 ourLäs mer
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It is truly amazing to see a structure that has lasted that long and has been kept up that well. In our society of building a structure and tearing it down 5 to 10 years later to put another structure in its place, it is wonderful to see. Thank you so much for sharing.
SpanienAndalucíaHornos38°13’5” N 2°43’9” W 15 maj 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
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 wereLäs mer
Resenär This village has a lot of pedestrian streets and very few cars even on the other streets. It’s really quiet here.
SpanienAndalucíaHornos38°13’4” N 2°43’9” W 16 maj 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
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:Läs mer
SpanienAndalucíaHornos38°13’4” N 2°43’9” W 17 maj 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
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 likeLäs mer
SpanienAndalucíaSantiago-PontonesEl ZarzalarRío Borosa38°1’10” N 2°51’55” W 23 april 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
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 housesLäs mer
SpanienAndalucíaHornos38°13’4” N 2°43’9” W 18 maj 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
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 theLäs mer
SpanienAndalucíaHornos38°13’4” N 2°43’9” W 14 maj 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
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 severalLäs mer
Laurie Reynolds
That’s the best one of those “ stick to your head here” things I’ve ever seen! Very realistic. Hope he doesn’t fly off into the stratosphere.
SpanienAndalucíaSantiago-PontonesEl ZarzalarRío Borosa38°1’10” N 2°51’55” W 21 april 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
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 evenLäs mer
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Oh rain ❤️- for the people of sthn spain 🇪🇸- I hope they get a few drops. It was dry as a bone last Oct/Nov and hasn’t had much (if any ?) since.
Resenär We talked to an older lady (like us!) last night on our walk around the village. She said there has been a tiny bit of snow this winter, but not enough to fill the reservoir.
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He looks like he’s won some hearts. a perfect specimen / colourful rooster ❤️❤️❤️
Resenär The playground had no children in it, but the chickens and a lone duck looked happy there!
SpanienAndalucíaSantiago-PontonesEl ZarzalarRío Borosa38°1’11” N 2°51’55” W 22 april 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
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 blazesLäs mer
Resenär Hi Elaine! I'm embarrassed to say that I'm checking in for the first time since day 10🙃 and now working back. Hope you both are well.
Resenär Lee, I was just getting ready to write you a note thanking you for the reminder to put BOTH my poles out on front of me on steep downhills. I’ve been doing that on the most vertical stretches for a couple of weeks now, and haven’t had any more falls. Muchas gracias!!!
Resenär Glad to hear Elaine. And your foot? (still need to read about your visit to the podiatrist)
Resenär She was so kind. She has a private practice, but treated me for free. Her advice, lots of specific exercises, and recovery from three more falls, have led to me getting better every day now. I can walk about 10 km with very little pain. I NEVER wear my progressive lens glasses while walking now, and that has helped enormously.
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Resenär Buen Camino! 😊👣
mary louise adams That’s so great Elaine!
Resenär Great news. 🚶♀️🚶♂️🚶♀️🚶♂️🚶♀️🚶♂️. Good to hear you’re ready to continue with pack . Buen camino.
Resenär 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!