Today was a day of sun and shadow in the Cerro Huenes group of peaks in the Cumbres Verdes, south of Granada

One of the scenes that remains very close to my heart. The road leading to town of El Chalten and the Fitzroy (Chalten) and Cerro Torre mountain chain, Patagonia. I have had some wonderful times here over the years.

The peak of Jebel Musa 839m in Morocco, seen from the summit of Cerro de Caballo in the Sierra Nevada yesterday. 215 kilometers away!

Spain has such a wealth of mountain ranges. Last few days we came across an absolute gem! Here, on the complicated summit ridge of Maimón 1761m in the Sierra de Maria, Almeria

Beautiful cloud formation above my house this morning, especially when the rising sun started illuminating the right hand edge

An Iberian Magpie (Azure Winged Magpie). These little critters are hard to photograph as they obviously hate being photographed. This one though, sat still long enough for me to get a brief glimpse 😆

The wonderful peak of Peñón de la Mata as seen from the Embalse de Cubillas, Granada

A couple of telephoto shots of the northern side of Spain's Sierra Nevada yesterday. Still, not much snow but this is steep, dramatic, alpine terrain with 27 peaks over 3000 metres. Photos show the peaks of Mulhacen (3482m) and Veleta (3394m)

Yesterdays ascent of Alto de Miguelejos (2017m) and circular via Cerro Tamboril and Collado de la Gitana. Easy access from Guejar Sierra to the Collado de Alguacil. Stunning views over the Sierra Nevada.

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Today we've been enjoying stunning views of the northern side of the Spanish Sierra Nevada above Güéjar Sierra. All the main 3000m+ peaks of the ridge clearly seen today, very little haze. The image shows the summits of Cerro los Machos and Veleta (3394m)

A bright but very breezy morning here in southern Spain. We recorded very high winds yesterday of over 75 km/hr and incredibly our solar panels manage to stay attached to the house! Similar today I am given to understand. Fingers crossed. Have a great weekend fellow Mastos

We called off today's proposed scrambling day due to damp limestone rock. Instead the "Nomads" had a nice hike in the solitude of the forests of the Sierra Arana, north of Granada.

View from the morning dog walk all the way down to the Mediterranean. Have a great weekend everybody!

Had to smile at these two gates I passed during a hike a few days ago, especially the first one. At least the second gate covers the width of the path 😀

Yesterday was a very atmospheric day as initially the "White Villages" of the Poqueira were covered in thick cloud. As we headed up the western side of the gorge the clouds began to thin out and by lunchtime we were back to the trademark, blue skies.

Gave me an opportunity to grab some different images to the norm of Capileira and Bubion.

Morning cloud dissipating from the slopes around Capileira yesterday morning, the church prominent. Behind rises the peak of Mulhacén, 3482m

The Rio Monachil looking great with much needed water tumbling down it on the way to Granada

Granada province still has free tapas with every drink. And, long may it continue! Here's some tapas our group were given after our hike yesterday at Bar Faroles in Lanjaron

Morning sun reaching the town of Lanjarón a few minutes ago

Images from yesterday's trip to "Los Cahorros de Monachil" near Granada. The actual gorge was a bit crowded for my liking, but nevertheless, this is a gem of a hike in very spectacular scenery, with lots of interest including narrow walkways, wire bridges and always the slight risk of falling in!