Grumpy old mountain man living in Spain
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Lovely walk with Chris Stewart and his group today visiting the quiet villages of Sorvilan and Polopos in the Sierra de Contraviesa. Sea, sun, colour and good banter.
Recommended to do this beautiful hike, especially when the almond blossom is in full bloom. Bars at start and end!
Pretty in Pink! Almond Blossom today in the Sierra de Contraviesa hills, south of Granada, Spain. Looking south towards the Mediterranean Sea
Been out this afternoon scouting out the "Ruta Boabdil" in the Lecrin Valley. In particular the 12km stage between Albuñuelas and Conchar.
Ruta Boabdil Highlights:
Jumping for joy! I said, "Isaac, whatever you do, if you are going to stumble and fall, please do it to your right" 🤣
The approach to the spectacular and easily identifiable mountain of Trevenque (2079m) along the dry rambla of the Arenales valley. Cumbres Verdes range near Granada, Spain
Is it Mordor? Nah, it's the peak of Boca de la Pesca in the Cumbres Verde range of hills near Granada, with the deep valley of the Rio Dilar to it's left. Have seen it looking more like Mordor though, when temperature inversion blankets the valley floor in low level cloud.
Got to do something very strange this week. I've got to work! Difficult for a semi-retired, aging "has been"😀. A couple I guided way back in Mallorca in 2001 and again in Skye in 2002 have just got in touch, out of the blue. How amazing is that. So in fact, it's not really work and money that is the motivation, it's the re connection with people and memories from the past. Looking forward to it.
Beautiful light tonight over the Tajo Colorao and Lanjarón as the clouds roll in over the Alpujarras
Arko enjoyed his walk this morning especially as there was plenty of mud to get his nozzle into!
Today's dog walk, the "Ruta Pescados" near Lanjaron in the Alpujarras. A newly developed trail once used to bring fish from the coast to the town. Beautiful walk with great views of the Cerro de Caballo
Trying out the new 40mm prime lens on this morning's dog walk.
The amazing Cerro Alfaro!
A superb ascent of this wonderful peak. Winter is the perfect time to visit the Tabernas desert badlands, with clear blue skies and incredible clarity in the air.
Tortured scenery! Cerro Alfaro from the badlands to the north. In fact this shot was taken from the point at which the tank went over the cliff in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and Harrison Ford then appeared climbing up from the cliffs below.
There's no finer feeling than reaching the summit. Cerro Alfaro, Almeria
Strange rock formations in the "Valley of the Dragons Tails", Tabernas desert badlands
Keeping within the speed limit 😂 .
Deserted roads, Tabernas, Almeria, Spain
Today we've been enjoying the spectacular views of mountains, deserts and sea from one of my favourite mountains, Cerro Alfaro near Almeria. Might "only" be a mere 744m in height, but a challenging and high quality ascent and descent nevertheless.
Desert badlands and high mountains, Andalucia has it all!. Mulhacén and Alcazaba in the Sierra Nevada seen today from 80km away to the east from the summit of Cerro Alfaro, Tabernas, Almeria.
Base camp Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Kamchatka after being hit by 100km/hr winds which included volcanic stones and rocks. Totally destroyed and, unfortunately, the end of our adventure.
Some photos from our expedition to climb/ski Klyuchevskaya Sopka in Kamchatka. Fantastic experience, lovely people and an amazing country, but harsh weather and mountain conditions. The mountain even started erupting just before we arrived to add to the excitement
