Just thought I'd pop into your inboxes, seems a while since I posted anything. The above is a shot of the old town - gives you the idea. All is well here- I do hope you are all coping with the horrid weather and that noone has sustained any real damage- sounds horrendous and I am so glad that I am out of it and even gladder that I'm not having to do the early morning dog walks.
Its been mixed weather here, did have some rain which I think the farmers were very grateful for- the main winter issue is the wind- does get mighty fierce especially at night, was fairly continuous for a couple of weeks but now seems to be mainly the afternoons and nights. The mountains are starting to green up and wild flowers are starting to show- the almond blossom is out in more sheltered areas and looks very pretty- orange blossom starts towards the end of next month.
Life has just been tiddling along, been out for a couple of trips, one down into the Capo di Gata which is just how it looks in the photos- little tiny hidden coves and lots of mountains- runs down as far as Almeria. As you get towards Almeria you start seeing the polygreenhouses- they cover acres of land in the valley, from the air it can be mistaken for the sea it and obviously provides jobs for migrant workers - and whilst the lack of health and safety was a pleasure at Lubrin it takes on a different perspective when you see them walking along the top of the tunnels spraying chemicals without protective gear.
But now spring is in the air so the maps are coming out and plans are afoot to get back on the road. So will be leaving here towards the end of March and heading back to the Uk for the summer to earn some money. Plan is to head west to Cadiz and then slowly make my way back up to the Pyrenees and then back through France, taking a couple of months. Have arranged a quick trip back to Sussex in early March as I have some business to take care of, Kye will be staying with Sherry and her dog Emmie so he'll be in safe hands. Unfortunately it is a bit of an in an out trip so there wont be time to do much visiting but will look forward to a tour of pals in the summer. And then who knows? Must say I am starting to wonder why anyone would stay in the UK for the winter if they dont have to..... Guess lots of you are feeling that way after this year - I do hope that it improves soon, surely it can't go on for much longer??
Anyway- thats my lot for today, will be back when I have some news, till then hasta luego
Its been mixed weather here, did have some rain which I think the farmers were very grateful for- the main winter issue is the wind- does get mighty fierce especially at night, was fairly continuous for a couple of weeks but now seems to be mainly the afternoons and nights. The mountains are starting to green up and wild flowers are starting to show- the almond blossom is out in more sheltered areas and looks very pretty- orange blossom starts towards the end of next month.
Life has just been tiddling along, been out for a couple of trips, one down into the Capo di Gata which is just how it looks in the photos- little tiny hidden coves and lots of mountains- runs down as far as Almeria. As you get towards Almeria you start seeing the polygreenhouses- they cover acres of land in the valley, from the air it can be mistaken for the sea it and obviously provides jobs for migrant workers - and whilst the lack of health and safety was a pleasure at Lubrin it takes on a different perspective when you see them walking along the top of the tunnels spraying chemicals without protective gear.
But now spring is in the air so the maps are coming out and plans are afoot to get back on the road. So will be leaving here towards the end of March and heading back to the Uk for the summer to earn some money. Plan is to head west to Cadiz and then slowly make my way back up to the Pyrenees and then back through France, taking a couple of months. Have arranged a quick trip back to Sussex in early March as I have some business to take care of, Kye will be staying with Sherry and her dog Emmie so he'll be in safe hands. Unfortunately it is a bit of an in an out trip so there wont be time to do much visiting but will look forward to a tour of pals in the summer. And then who knows? Must say I am starting to wonder why anyone would stay in the UK for the winter if they dont have to..... Guess lots of you are feeling that way after this year - I do hope that it improves soon, surely it can't go on for much longer??
Anyway- thats my lot for today, will be back when I have some news, till then hasta luego
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