Monthly Archives: January 2012

Walking with Guests 17th January 2012

Written on January 31, 2012 in Uncategorized

Another great week with guests from America and the UK joining us for some winter sunshine and the weather did not disappoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We set off on our first walk the El Somo Circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dramatic scenery proves a hit with the group

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellie and Charlie are glad our guests are all dog lovers and are able to join us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We see some early blossom  which contrasts with the blue sky

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last stage of the walk takes in The Arches – formed by wind erosion

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our second walk takes in the Segaria

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With great views of the rice fields from the ridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following day we walk the Caballo Verde

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We walk about 15k including the 2000 steps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 5 and it’s our coastal walk – Smuggler’s Cove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bay looked amazing in the sunshine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We test our guests balance on the rock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then we walk up to the under-cliff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lavender is now in full bloom and looks stunning against the colour of the sea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The final day and it’s the Bernia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We gain ascent and reach the tunnel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When we reach the other side we are joined by a group of Alpine Accentors which are amazingly friendly and tame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We then walk across the scree

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lunch at the ruins of the fort

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then back to the start point via Echo Valley.

It has been a great week with a great bunch of people.

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Walking With Guests – New Year’s Eve 2011

Written on January 11, 2012 in Uncategorized

Our guests arrive on New Year’s Eve for a weeks walking and they come from all over the world to see in the New Year with us.

Sonya and Stephen have travelled all the way from Australia, Paula and Phil from the U.S.A.  Evelyn journeyed from Canada, Eszter and Sven flew in from Germany, John and Jane from England and Lynne from Scotland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although our intrepid friends have travelled many thousands of miles they are keen to get walking in the sunshine, so within an hour of their arrival we are off on the Segaria. We walk from the village of Benemelli

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaining height towards the ridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

When we reach the top there are great views over the rice fields in the Pego Valley. After the walk they return back to Carrascal and freshen up – then it’s an 8 course banquet, before seeing in the New Year with Cava and Lucky Grapes on the stroke of midnight!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s January 1st and the weather is amazing – we are off on the Somo Circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We cover about 16k including an extension to view the magnificent Arches formed by wind erosion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following day we walk the Caballo Verde – again in clear blue skies – as you can see our dogs Charlie and Ellie are pretty keen!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everyone is relaxed and enjoy the sunshine and great views

 

 

 

 

 

Day 3 and it’s another wonderful day – today we walk straight from the Casa to Coll de Rates with great views of Parcent

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a good looking bunch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Onward and upward towards the Coll

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pausing at the Finca for a banana break with great views towards Montgo – before descending back into the village

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 5 is Valencia – our merry band of travellers experience the delights of this historic city with the amazing conrtasts of the modern architecture of the Science Museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s January 5th and today it’s our coastal walk – the wonderful weather continues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rock-hopping in the Barranca is always a favourite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then on to Moraira for a paddle in the sea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We return to Parcent and watch the arrival of the Three Kings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are treated to a glimpse of Parcent’s wonderful church

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last day and we head for the Bernia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s a great walk with excellent views

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A great way to finish a wonderful week – thanks to all our guests for making it a truly memorable week – and for coming so far!

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