It’s taken 3,000 miles of wandering through France and Spain, but finally we get to ski at Sierra Nevada, Andalusia. A day of Sod’s Law, Peasoupers, blue skies and magnificent views.
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Walking in the Hills Above Güéjar Sierra
Walking above Güéjar Sierra we encounter a friendly farmer, nonchalant goats, iron crosses, machine gun nests, boggy ground and magnificent views. The way is punctuated by rocky slopes, moorland, alpine vistas and gravity defying rock towers.
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The Trouble with Skiing Isn’t the Skiing
Actually, there is no problem with skiing. It’s getting to the skiing that can be problematic. Not that the weather was against us. Nope. That
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Village Life in Güéjar Sierra, Sierra Nevada
This morning we thought it prudent to try and top up the LPG tanks as we are now down to 50%. There is supposed to
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The City of Granada
On a bright but crisp Saturday we decided that a walk from La Zubia would do us good. It did, but unfortunately there is only
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Goodbye Sea, Hello Hills – The Road to Granada
An unexpected gale leads to a sleepless last night on the Costa Tropical, but the following days drive north through to Alpajurras hills towards Granada is a striking combinations of vertiginous mountain passes and rolling plains with the Sierra Nevada as a backdrop.
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A Night Out With Gerry and the Pacemakers
After a dull day (laundry etc) this evening was an introduction to life on the Costas. Malcolm, our resident ‘Happy Camper’ offered a lift into
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The Coastline of the Costa Tropical, and Thoughts of Home
With Wifi sorted out, and a little work caught up on, we had a little time to get out on the bikes to explore the Costa Tropical coastline. A windy, steep coast road hugs the dramatic coastline with distant views towards Nerja.
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Wild Camping Survival Guide
Wild camping is quite acceptable if you don’t mind things that go woof in the night, and cycling with your chemical toilet (or comically long arms). And watch out for soft ground. And make sure your inverter is working properly. And don’t get your blog hacked at the same time. Other than that, piece of cake!
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Wildcamping in Salobreña
Just a short hop along the coast today for a change of scene. The camping at Castillo de Baños was actually quite fine, but only
