Friday, January 29, 2021

28 January – Lliber to Senija Cross


Further coronavirus restrictions mean as a couple we cannot meet anyone else either indoors or outdoors.  So it looks like we will be walking on our own for some time to come.

However we can walk where we want, and when we want, so it is a lot better than last March/April.

We walk for an hour or so most days, but this is our first “proper” walk since November.

 

We were concerned to find the route blocked about half way around with tape and a no entry sign due to culling wild boars.  But fortunately it was for 29 January, and we walked the day before.

 We have done this walk many times, but I think this is the first time we did it on our own.   It is nice to enjoy the peace and quiet, but we really do miss the company of our walking friends.

This was particularly so when we had our picnic lunch at the cross.   It felt unnatural without the usual buzz of conversation.   We also noticed that our selection of boiled sweets is lasting longer without the usual distribution after the picnic.

 We did not sit as long as usual because by not it was very hot, and there is no shade near the cross.  

With temperatures of 28c it felt more like April or May than late January.

On the way down to Senija we paused to admire this lovely garden.   Very simple, very colourful and very Spanish, with fine views of the village.

Fortunately we had brought extra water, because we needed it during the second half of the walk.

 We have noticed that the almond blossom is very late this year.  But we were fortunate to find this one, with a view of the cross behind (if you look very hard)

Our detour through the valley to Lliber is my favourite part of this walk

The views of Lliber, Jalon, Alcalali and even Parcent all framed by the surrounding hills is really something very special.

 All the bars are closed so we had to make do with warm water from our flask.   It was a poor substitute for a long cold drink in Lliber square.

Stats

Time taken – 5 hours

Distance – 12 km

Total Ascent – 360 metres

Temperature – 18-28c

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