We had a good turnout for today’s walk, despite the weather forecast of
30c. Nice to see Jackie and Mike, who
missed last week’s walk due to a short break in Madrid
Despite
the forecast a cool breeze made the start of the walk quite pleasant, despite a
short scramble uphill.
This
relatively new walk is becoming a firm favourite, and replacing our previous
slightly shorter Lliber to Senija which did not include the cross.
The
climb up from Lliber is soon rewarded with this impressive view of the Jalon
Valley.
Although not obvious from this photo, you can just see Parcent in the
distance
The
track is pretty good, though a little difficult in places. The recent rain helped as it is more
difficult when too dry.
As always we stopped to admire the new feature on the Gata road
It
did not take long for someone (Mike or Peter?) to toss a stone at the well
placed basket, and soon everyone was having a go.
Despite
the steady climb the cool breeze, and a moderate pace, made the walk quite
easy.
We
soon reached The Cross, and our banana stop
The
best shade, together with this rough and ready seat, was much in demand. There was some doubt that the slightly
rotten wood would support so many, but it did.
By
now it was gone midday, and the temperature increasing. So any shade along the route was welcomed.
The
path down to Senija is quite good and we could admire the views
Our
picnic lunch was in the square behind the church in Senija
Again the shade was much in demand...
…more
important than a seat in the sun
Back
in Lliber we were able to admire the recent road works and the new street
decoration
But most important we were able to enjoy a cold drink in the shaded
square. A fitting end to a very
enjoyable walk, despite the summer like temperatures
10 October 2016
Next
week will be Tossel del Moro. Meet in
the car park near the post office in Gata at 10am.
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