October 2021 Sunsets in Lanjaron, Alpujarras
The colder nights of autumn are great for clearing the air of the summer haze and heat. This gives rise to superb sunsets and sunrises throughout the Alpujarras.
Richard
My Grandfather's Pocket Watch (around 1900)
My grandfather's pocket watch probably dated around 1900. Today, after not touching it for 20 years, I set the time, wound it up and it works! Just like clockwork. Maybe Apple and Co who knowingly produce built in obsolescence should take note?
Ascent of Penon de la Cruz, Sierra de Huetor
We headed to the Sierra de Huetor just north of Granada. There was a peak there that I had seen many times from the A92 motorway during my years in Spain. It is called the Penon de la Cruz. I never climbed it before because, quite frankly, it looked a bit uninteresting and boring. How wrong was I?
Swapping Life Stories with Kenton Cool
It's not often we meet celebrities here in our hidden away part of southern Spain. This week we welcomed a well known figure of the mountaineering world, Kenton Cool with 15 Everest ascents under his belt and various other big climbs since 1993
Tajos de Maro Coastal Walk
Describes a rather easy, relaxed coastal walk between La Herradura and Nerja on the Costa Tropical, Spain
Puerto de Frigiliana & Mirador de Agua
We discovered a superb circuit of the Puerto de Frigiliana and the Mirador de Agua. Great views and superb weather despite a cold start.
The Dehesa de Camarate, Lugros
Photos from yesterdays walk in the beautiful Dehesa de Camarate near Lugros. We were a bit early for the October explosion of autumnal colours but a nice walk nevertheless.