The participants: Sue,Martin,David,Jim, myself and Gill, together with new season virgins, Manuella,
Marianna, Sarah and Scott, and last but not least and a big welcome back to Eve. He tells me that
his absence has been due to some corrective treatment and I am pleased to report it seems to be
working - he didn't get himself detached from the group or lost! (I am intrigued by this corrective treatment....when last seen with the AWW, he was Yves...as in Yves St Laurent, but has now metamorphosed into Eve...as in Adam and Eve....I do hope the treatment wasn't too painful for our poor little Frog...btw, I see Les Frogs are due to play Les Rosbifs tomorrow week, zut alors, ......anyway, that's enough digression from the editor, back to Jim's narrative).
Marianna, Sarah and Scott, and last but not least and a big welcome back to Eve. He tells me that
his absence has been due to some corrective treatment and I am pleased to report it seems to be
working - he didn't get himself detached from the group or lost! (I am intrigued by this corrective treatment....when last seen with the AWW, he was Yves...as in Yves St Laurent, but has now metamorphosed into Eve...as in Adam and Eve....I do hope the treatment wasn't too painful for our poor little Frog...btw, I see Les Frogs are due to play Les Rosbifs tomorrow week, zut alors, ......anyway, that's enough digression from the editor, back to Jim's narrative).
When we arrived in Carrapateira it was cool, cloudy with a brisk breeze and hurricane Lorenzo was
mentioned! Everyone was looking forward to our coffee at Cafe Bravo, sometime described as
"Smilers" because of the bonhomie and warm welcome from the gregarious husband and wife
team. However they were one step ahead of us, having introduced a brilliant new customer
service initiative - stay closed all day!
mentioned! Everyone was looking forward to our coffee at Cafe Bravo, sometime described as
"Smilers" because of the bonhomie and warm welcome from the gregarious husband and wife
team. However they were one step ahead of us, having introduced a brilliant new customer
service initiative - stay closed all day!
By the time we set off, the weather had cleared, a breezy, sunny day with hilltop and headland gusts
that could embarrass kilt wearers although none were seen on the day! The totals for the day,
exactly 20.0kms and exactly 5.0hrs, for which the leader acknowledges credit for the precision
of his pre walk estimates. The altitude gain did not reach expectations at 497m but I have just
ran upstairs so we can call it exactly 500m! One trig point was recorded at our lunch spot but due
to a lack of leverage, there were no ascent attempt volunteers. There were no eagle sightings, nor
any other notable birds,snakes, animals or insects.
that could embarrass kilt wearers although none were seen on the day! The totals for the day,
exactly 20.0kms and exactly 5.0hrs, for which the leader acknowledges credit for the precision
of his pre walk estimates. The altitude gain did not reach expectations at 497m but I have just
ran upstairs so we can call it exactly 500m! One trig point was recorded at our lunch spot but due
to a lack of leverage, there were no ascent attempt volunteers. There were no eagle sightings, nor
any other notable birds,snakes, animals or insects.
As the leader had pointed out, there would really only be two hill climbs for the day, although this
became the subject of recurring debate -in my opinion it should not just be a question of elevation
numbers, it is more a question of interpretation!
became the subject of recurring debate -in my opinion it should not just be a question of elevation
numbers, it is more a question of interpretation!
On the hike we witnessed some remarkable achievements especially from the season virgins.
Manuella set off at a cracking pace and only slowed towards the lunchtime summit of Hill 2 after
12 kms on the 3 hour mark and together with Marianna they opted for a late stage short cut to
reduce their total distance to a worthy 17kms. Well done!
Manuella set off at a cracking pace and only slowed towards the lunchtime summit of Hill 2 after
12 kms on the 3 hour mark and together with Marianna they opted for a late stage short cut to
reduce their total distance to a worthy 17kms. Well done!
Everyone else completed the walk although Eve ( or even Yves...Ed), Jim and David, without leave of absence ducked out of the final K3 headland summit!
Amado beach was stunningly beautiful and skinny dipping would have been on the agenda but for
the life guard red flag!
Amado beach was stunningly beautiful and skinny dipping would have been on the agenda but for
the life guard red flag!
A great day out, enjoyed by and thanks to all!
Is this Sarah's hat that blew away or is it lucky lucky man setting up hat sale business!
A well earned refreshment
David, Eve (bears a striking resemblence to Yves....) and Jim pleased to have ducked the headland climb!
Headland beauties!
Hill 2 trig point.
Hill 2 trig point, with to the right an MI5 agent trying to hide behind AWW sleepers!
A warm welcome from the husband and wife team at Cafe Bravo!
Looks like a great walk, thanks to Jim and Gill, and a welcome to the new walkers, hope to see you again....as well as welcome back Yves ( or Eve)....
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