Great day out yesterday to the Desert de les Palmes - a rocky, hilly area behind Benicassim. Took the van up the many twists and turns - not much traffic up there, but lots of Sunday cyclists coming down. Lovely views back to the coast and up to the rocky outcrops - mostly red sandstone. We stopped at a viewpoint to have our coffee and soak up the atmosphere, when a little red Spanish car turned up and set up their picnic and turned on their choice of Spanish pop music at full blast! Needless to say, we moved on and found a beautiful tree-shaded car park where we enjoyed our picnic and a short walk up into the hills. The temp reached 24 deg even up high.
Please don´t feel too sorry for us, but we have been reliably informed that it is going to cool off during this week, possibly right down to 20 deg. with high winds on Thursday!! Have booked a coach trip to Valencia that day, so shouldn´t be too much of a problem.
The campsite organises a few activities (for the elderly?) - like Spanish lessons, bingo etc. and I was quite interested in the Aquafit as that is part of my weekly exercise routine back home. However, we were out this afternoon at the beach and missed the 5pm start, so I went to have a look at the proceedings to see if I might join it on Wednesday. The teacher was a disinterested-looking youth (male) slowly lifting one leg a few times. The class consisted of mainly male geriatrics, looking equally excited about their exercises!! Decided I may be rather busy at 5pm on Wed!!
Planning on a trip out in the van tomorrow, up the coast a bit. There´s two geocaches we shall be hunting for.
Chat again soon,
A & J
Reply to J & G - many congratulations on your psalming! What a marathon! Sincerely hope it was financially rewarding for the organ refurb. Tap me for a fiver when we get back!!! xx
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It is good to know that you are having a good time. Enjoy the sunny weather while you can. Love to you both from the Dunning clan
Sounds like you're having a wonderful time! Barbeque and choccy bananas sound good.
Sorry haven't been in touch - computer problems. Philip wiped it and reloaded the systems - cosequently lost lots of links and e-mail addresses! So feel we're back in 21st Century now.
Mum enjoying your blogs again!
Love to you both! xx
Hi Ann and John
It all sounds good, even if the relaxing bit sounds a bit out of character!!!
Craig is hopefully on his way to Malaysia now ( departure 10pm) - we spoke to him a few hours ago on the 'phone and already bored with his 3 hour check-in! It's going to be very strange without him for 10days.
No news here really - it is getting a bit warmer and lighter morning and evening though. the flowers in your garden, daffodils, heathers and primroses, are all in bloom. This is the 2nd year in a row you've missed them!
Andy did the Mad March Hare Hike last weekend - his first attempt at an overnight hike. The terrain was very muddy underfoot and they eventually pulled out at about 2am. A good first attempt, though. Apparently one of the Larrikin Explorer teams also pulled out- they won't live that down in a hurry!
Church Parade on Sunday... we'll let you know how it turns out.
Lots of love
Carolyn
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