WAWW Walk report – Figure of Eight
from Odelouca – 20 May 2020
Linda, Steve, Nancy, Terry, Ros, Sara, Scott, Jim and
Russell (photographer). Only 9 walkers
due to the CV19 restrictions and social distancing rules.
We met near Café Perrinha for
a 9.30am start. It was going to be a hot
day and the only baggage we needed was plenty of liquids and first aid in case
of bee stings and Russell falling over.
We had a flat section to warm up before the killer hill to
the top of the ridge. From here we enjoyed
nice views down to the Odelouca river.
We could even see the Portimao tower blocks in the distance. There was some land clearance work taking
place close to the power station so the fence which had previously blocked our
way had been removed. So, we were no
longer trespassing!
We managed to get past the bee hives with no incidents and
then enjoyed some downhill stretches.
Then an almost flat section back to the cars to pick up extra drink
supplies.
We enjoyed the nice view down to Café Perrinha where our
cars were parked. We completed the first
half of the walk in just less than 2 hours.
We had a short break by the cars before the second half of the walk.
Just 8 walkers for the 2nd half of the walk, Ros
said she had “things to do in Silves”.
There were more ups and downs but plenty of rest stops to
admire the view and take in refreshments.
Russell managed to fall into some thistles so the first aid came in
handy.
We completed the 2nd half of the walk in just
over 2 hours and we were all ready for the après walk drinks as our bottles
were all empty. Ros was already waiting
for us with a drink in hand. Six of us stayed and enjoyed the Prato do Día on
the outside terrace. It was nice to get
back to some type of normality after the lock down.
The total distance completed was 15.37kms in just over 4
hours and the heat was about 30C.
Thank you to everyone who joined us today and cheers to
those in the East who could not join us.
Hope you had an enjoyable day.
Linda and Russell
Glad to see proper AWW walks have restarted, albeit the WAWW version and what appears to be a liberal interpretation of social distancing. Restaurant lunching is a break from AWW traditions, more like WAGS. Well done in that heat.
ReplyDeleteWell done. Yes, we had some difficulty with the hills in the heat.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda and Russell. Figure eight and lunch very nice ideas.
ReplyDeleteEnvious of you getting out as a group and socialising over a meal and drinks. Not to mention the weather. best wishes, have a good one next week.
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