MWAMW Salema to Praia da Luz

 Account of the MWAMW first walk – Monday 19^th October.

Following the imposition of the new Covid-19 restrictions limiting walking groups to 5, the MWAMW (Most Westerly Algarve Monday Walkers) group was formed comprising, John Davey, Nancy, Steve and Margaret. There is a vacancy for a fifth member if anyone wants to join.

We broke a few rules:-

• ·        The walk took place on a Monday.
• ·        We only walked 14Km.
• ·        It was slower than the average AWW walk.
• ·        It was a straight line walk requiring a car at both ends.

It was the last dry day before the infamous storm on Tuesday.  It was mainly cloudy but the sun did come out. (Margaret regretted not bringing sun-cream, sunglasses or a sun hat).

We started in Salema. at the Solmar bar (no team photo at the beginning).  We walked along the front then turned inland up a road then onto the footpath along the clifftops.

Salema is on the left hand side of this photograph

The path was harder than it seems, undulating somewhat with some scrambles, but great views.

Steve found a sunbed and wanted to lie on it.

But Nancy was having none of it.

The path dropped down to the Praia da Boca do Rio where we crossed a non-existent stream (it is probably a raging torrent today). We then climbed up again to the Forte de Almadena and read all about 17^th century pirates.

The path then dropped down into Burgau, through the attractive cobbled streets and onto the beach.  We stopped for lunch at a favourite picnic table.

We watched the surfers (some were very good) and wished we were young and steady on our feet again.

We then headed off on the path to Praia da Luz, which was much easier than the first part apart from one hill.  At the top of this hill you can see forever on a clear day.  But it was not a clear day so Nancy and John had to take Steve’s word for it.

I think John has doctored this photo.  Nancy looks to be struggling and Margaret appears to be striding confidently.  The truth was that Nancy mostly strode ahead quickly while Margaret took up the rear puffing and panting. 

When we reached Praia da Luz we had a cup of tea then drove back to Salema.

We hope this will be the first of many walks, but we may revert to Wednesday in future.

Thanks to John for the photographs.

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