Exploring the unlikely intersections of walking, photography and making
El Chorro Early departure Steep climb To La Encantada reservoir To Bobastro Ruins of Mozarabic church (circa late 800s) Ups and downs Mountain vistas Pine forests Steeply down Too hot To Carratraca To Bar La Bocacha And pizza 16/05/19 18.2km/970m ascent/804m descent
El Chorro A rest day, of sorts. There's a great hotel, a good pool and fine food. But there's also the Caminito del Rey, a vastly popular attraction—we purchased tickets months in advance–that recreates the cliff-hugging scaffolds used by construction workers in 1905 to construct and maintain a water channel through the deep gorge, Desfiladero... Continue Reading →
Valle de Abdalajís Gentle climbs Cooling winds Sierra de Abdalajís Limestone strata La Fuente de la Viuda Spring water Steep descent Pine forest La Encantada Power Plant El Chorro A short walk day Clean clothes Eat, drink Prepare Tomorrow, an adventure 14/05/19 11km/402m ascent/549m descent