Present: , Dina, Hilke Lindsey, Ingrid, Tina, Frank, John and leader Antje
Dogs: Sambo and Tiggy
Stats:
Distance 16.4 km
Moving speed" 4.5 km/hr
Overall speed 3.7 km/hr
Overall time 4 hours, 25 mins
Moving time 3 hours 40 mins
Total ascent 334 metres
Maximum elevation 120 metres
Trig points 2
All 8 of us
8 Walkers assembled at the cafe opposite the market in Carrapateira. Not a cloud in sight and the promise of summer definitely in the air. We left a little late, at 09.37hrs, and that set the tone for a leisurely and convivial walk.
We climbed up to the obligatory trig-point (CB take note) which now seems to have been adopted by two large, but not so fierce dogs.
We climbed up to the obligatory trig-point (CB take note) which now seems to have been adopted by two large, but not so fierce dogs.
Trig point one
From there the track wound itself downhill to join a a shady country road and an overgrown stream, the latter much appreciated by the dogs. 
Posing
We passed the enclosure of the black pigs, much excitement for Sambo, and soon after turned right to climb a hill and head for Herdade de Becao, a horse riding establishment. We passed by several nice looking horses , and soon after changed direction and headed towards the sea. Those who had done this walk previously were pleased to note that a little glade of pines tree, previously spoilt by much dumped rubbish, had been cleaned up. After we had crossed the N 268 the path petered out a bit and we went over a bit of rough ground to avoid the tarmaced road. On reaching the sea it was universally decided to take an early lunch as the views from the promontory were spectacular.
Lunch with a view
Not quite so spectacular were the views of the chap who had felt secure enough in a little niche by the dunes to bare all.
John O’ did he wander off again?
The remainder of the walk followed the coast until we turned in towards Carrapateira. To avoid too much road-walking we engaged in a bit of dune bashing and were awarded with views of some late wildflowers.
Any water left for Tiggy and Sam?
A thank you to Ingrid, who not only took the photographs but also carried her GPS and for David who is posting this blog.
Deserved cool drinks
ADCB’s comments:-
Good to see that things are returning to normal as far as recording and photography are concerned. I had visions of the CB, motorhome, Myriam and all, hot-wheeling it back here to the rescue. It’s OK, Paul, Keswick can have you for another couple of weeks. One point, however, I must call into question. Since when did trig-points become obligatory once again? I thought I had effectively broken that pernicious habit once and for all on the AW. Such is the fate of revolutionaries. Miss a key meeting and les enfants terribles will take over. Finally, I must pay a huge tribute to John O’ and Frank, who by their presence avoided that most scary of all WW scenarios – an all female walk. We’ll have to do better than this, chaps!
Incidentally, the captions on the photos this week are all Ingrid’s own work – the editing pencil stayed in the drawer.
For Paul... two trig points on a short walk!
Quote of the week:
(Moral for WWs:- throw away your trousers, but keep your boots on!)
3 comments:
Back to Basics - Bravo, a blog with photos and a couple of trig points - does it get better than that!! Thanks for keeping it all going David, and Ingrid for the splendid photojournalism. Won't be long before our Fact-Finding Tour is over, and The Grandfather is released from duties and refreshing his video production techniques - and then it will be getting too hot to walk! See you in Aracena if not before!
Bravo, The ladies are a-catching up with the lads, just as Harriet Harman is doing in the Commons. Load the membership enough & you can have it all to yourselves. But that would not be good for equality or for when the going getd really tough! Maurice
Dear ADCB,
Keswick was beautiful as usual, the motorbome was OK for short stay. Please be assured that we are FLYING back to Faro on Tuesday, May 19 at night! Can't be sure we will be fit enough to meet you all the next day!!
Ingrid,
I am retiring as the chief photographer for the AWWs and nominate you as my successor. Thank you.
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