10 February – Almond Blossom

For the past few years we have done this walk twice each year, once with our Monday group and again with the Thursday group.

Last year we had fourteen on the Monday, and fifteen on the Thursday.

So it felt really strange, and just a little sad, to be doing it on our own this year.

 We were fortunate to have a clear and sunny day, which showed the blossom at their best and made for good photographs

We had our banana stop at the font in Parcent, which we had all to ourselves

The current coronavirus restrictions means that we are not allowed to meet with anyone outside our household.

So we were surprised, and disappointed, to pass a walking group of eight leaving Parcent.

Each year more almond trees are removed due to the blight, and this year the more fields of bloom have disappeared.

It is still possible to find lovely views, but the previous wide spread views have largely disappeared

We had our picnic lunch at the Alcalali mirador, which we had all to ourselves.

Being on our own we had more time to admire the views and appreciate what a lovely spot this is

Between Alcalali and Jalon there were a lot of people doing their own blossom walk.   This section is probably the most popular at this time of year

 
It is not required to use face masks when walking in the campo, but everyone we met put them on as we passed.

We left the “crowds” behind when we did our almond blossom extension.   Not only quiet, but also some of the best views of the blossom on the while walk.

It was very different walking on our own, but still very enjoyable and we had a lovely day. 

 Stats

Time taken – 5 hours

Distance – 14 km

Temperature – 14-24c