Note – 2023-05-16 18:27
Just had to stop and take this photo on my way to "work" this morning. The first rays of the sun are illuminating the Alpujarra towns of Bubion and Capileira. The Barranco de Poqueira remains in shade...
Tag: hiking
Note – 2023-05-14 16:15
@[email protected] some the best hiking trails on the planet exist from El Chalten. I shall go back next year just for the hiking. Recommended
Note – 2023-05-11 07:24
Came across some Pine Tree Honeydew whilst walking in the forests of the Sierra Nevada last week. Honeydew is a sugary liquid that some small insects secrete as they feed on the sap of certain trees,...
Note – 2023-05-10 07:47
Yesterday we hiked the Ruta Gollizno at Moclin. A beautiful descent into a dramatic gorge with rope bridges and a heavily vegetated (cool!) river valley, followed by a tough ascent in the afternoon he...
Note – 2023-05-09 06:12
Yesterday's saunter with a group of aspirant writers linking up the GR240 and the Rio Bermejo. Lovely day, beautiful weather and perfect temperatures for hiking.
Note – 2023-05-08 15:57
@GSteffanos I intend to buy the book as I love personal narratives of long distance hikes.
Note – 2023-05-06 06:35
@hikingdude yep, that's exactly what I do. The hiking experience comes first and if I can grab some good photos during the trip then that's a bonus.
Note – 2023-05-05 08:55
Beautiful morning here in . Here's a view from our dog walk showing the valley of the Rio Lanjarón leading up into the Sierra Nevada and the Ermita Tajo de la Cruz on the hill to the right. Have a gre...
Note – 2023-05-03 17:13
Took a punt on the €75 TTArtisans 25mm f2 APS-C lens. (37.5mm full frame equivalent). Very cheap and with some obvious weaknesses, especially corner sharpness at f2, but in general for the price paid...
Note – 2023-05-02 17:25
Relaxing and enjoying lunch on the summit of Chullo 2612m today. We climbed this from the Puerto de la Ragua, traversing the peak from north to south. In the distance there is still snow on the summit...
Traverse of Chullo from Puerta de la Ragua
PHOTO ALBUM - Describes a traverse of Chullo in the eastern Sierra Nevada hills today from the Puerto de la Ragua
Note – 2023-04-30 12:39
I had to work this morning. Yes the dreaded "W" word!🤣 We did a couple of short routes ... the Ruta Pavilla at Nigüelas followed by the stunning Cascada Alcázar at Conchar (photo beow). You can easily...
Note – 2023-04-26 06:32
Hiking the "Sendero de Pavilla" above the Andalucian town of Nigüelas. A short, but high quality route, on aerial walkways above the valley and alongside irrigation channels
Niguelas, Ruta Pavilla and Falla
PHOTO ALBUM - A short walk around Niguelas taking in the Falla Natural Momument and the aerial walkway of the Sendero de Pavilla
Note – 2023-04-18 12:39
@setmeravelles the Camino is not going anywhere. It will be there when you feel the time becomes right for you.
Note – 2023-04-15 08:12
A section of the GR142 long distance path through the Alpujarras this morning. And what a morning it is. Have a great weekend everybody.
Fuentes de Conchar
PHOTO ALBUM - Fuentes de Conchar. A beautiful, varied and constantly changing walk close to home and enjoyed by all.