More walks!

We are still experiencing amazingly warm weather, sunshine and deep blue skies! And making the most of it! Ian and I discovered another new walk a few days ago, which is lovely and very different again from the ones we know. We left our truck at the lovely railway station of Benaoján (Estación de Benaoján) and crossed the railway line and a little bridge to follow a lovely single path meandering up and down along the river Guadiaro for 7.5 kms with about 200 meters ascent and 250 meters descent, leading to Estación de Jimera de Libar. It is a very spectacular walk with gorgeous vistas over the river Guadiaro and surrounding mountains. We saw Orchids which looked like Bee Orchids. Once in Jimera de Libar, we ate on the sunny terrace of the Allioli friendly bar and then caught a train back from Jimera’s station.

The swallows are busy nesting and we spotted birds of prey flying in the distance. We couldn’t make out though whether they were Booted Eagles or Short Toed Eagles.

A few almond trees are still in bloom but most of them have now fresh green leaves. The Plum trees though are in full bloom and the meadows of blue lupins are appearing here and there!