There’s so much to do around Sawdon! We need another fortnight – at least! We had another foray onto the Moors proper to visit Falling Foss. This is a surprisingly impressive waterfall on the May Beck. Conveniently adjacent, is Midge…
1. SCARBOROUGH
Well, this is novel! No ferries to miss. No Google translate. No funny money! But no cheap coffees either! … and lots of traffic and crowded supermarkets. The caravan is mended and all appears to be working. However, two days…
SPAIN 18. HEADING NORTH.
Somehow, I had managed to hurt my back and for a day or two I could be seen walking in a very not-upright position. Positively bent, even. So driving and long distance hikes were limited. But we did manage to…
SPAIN 17. THINKING OF HOME.
Well, thinking about travelling home, anyway! But that’s days away yet – time for more adventures. First, we decided to visit the Monfrağue Park again for one last look at the lakes, plants and vultures! This time we followed the…
SPAIN 16. MOUNTAIN VILLAGES.
It’s my turn to choose the itinerary for the day. I know Glenda wants a scenic walk close to base – so that’s it. Decision made! Just the other side of Malpartida de Plasencia there is a collection of small…
SPAIN 15. A WALK IN THE PARK.
Monfrağue Park is a mere 8 km from our campsite, although the centre, where the Tagus (in reservoir format) winds excitingly through the rocky ravines, is perhaps 17 km away. It’s time for a visit! First a walk along the…
SPAIN 14. CHERRY BLOSSOM AT LAST!
We had a couple more days at Aranjuez before heading off to Plasencia. I guess the highlight was the Sunday brunch at La Dolce Bailarina. But the walk in the Jardin del Principe was pretty good too. It’s allegedly the…
SPAIN 13. TOLEDO.
The trip from Guijarrosa to Aranjuez was long and tedious. The country is largely empty. Empty of trees. Empty of hedges. Empty of animals. Empty of campsites. And there aren’t many towns either. Those we do pass look uninterestingly industrial. …
SPAIN 12. ORANGES, OLIVES, MORE ORANGES & MORE OLIVES!
The countryside around here, especially to the north, has lots of gently rolling hills sweeping down to the river plains along the Guadalquivir River. And there are a few orange “groves” and the occasional olive tree! I had NO idea…
SPAIN 11. CORDOBA
On the way to to our next site at La Guijarrosa, we stopped for coffee at a roadside cafe/restaurant with a huge parking area in front. Taking turns to watch our caravan, we noticed a very suspicious man wandering around…