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[bigtree]

Left Not Glasgow on the 10th and crossed into Portugal this morning, had various stops along the way. One to Monfrague national park to go vulture spotting.

 

[Fdhadi]

Excellent, enjoy

 

[EuroTrotters]

Have a great trip Trev

 

[bigtree]

Along the way we stopped at Monesterio, the following day i got the bike out and we took a ride to the Roman ruins of Regina. Walking down to the amphitheater I spotted shrikes, unfortunately didn’t bring my bird book so couldn’t identify them. There’s also a Moorish alcazaba up on the hill to visit.

 

[bigtree]

Had tapas for lunch at Guadalcanal before riding back.

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[bigtree]

Going to have a few days at the Aire on the quay at Vila Real de Santo Antonio.

 

[DBK]

If you return via Monfragüe and stop opposite the Gypsies Leap cliff look low down near the water. This is where the Black Storks nest. There won't be many and they are difficult to see, binoculars more or less essential.

 

[bigtree]

If you return via Monfragüe and stop opposite the Gypsies Leap cliff look low down near the water. This is where the Black Storks nest. There won't be many and they are difficult to see, binoculars more or less essential.

I never saw them there but did at the dam, one flew in and joined its mate. Another tourist let us view it with his spotting scope.

 

[bigtree]

We have left Vila Real and dropped the bike off at the dealer in Loule for a service tomorrow, found a car park on P4N behind Lidl. Went out for lunch to a recommended tapas bar and had Bifanas and wine, very warm today. Rather expensive for fuel here.
If you have a KTM, this is the place to get it serviced with very cheap rates compared to Treasure Island.

 

[bigtree]

After collecting the bike from MotoFM which was serviced at a very reasonable rate of €133, we drove down to Parc da Galé into a perfect pitch. Will stay here until next week.

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[DBK]

I never saw them there but did at the dam, one flew in and joined its mate. Another tourist let us view it with his spotting scope.View attachment 887988View attachment 887988View attachment 887988

From memory they were close to the water, probably no more than 20 feet above it. The griffons were nesting all over the upper part of the cliff.

 

[Rudski01]

Had tapas for lunch at Guadalcanal before riding back. View attachment 887971View attachment 887973

Well that’s as good a reason to head back to Portugal now I have purchased one of these, shame I probably won’t have a motorhome to take it in
These pics are really making me miss the warmth, lovely here but winds

 

[bigtree]

Out for a healthy cycle.

 

[bigtree]

On another post I said we had went to Silves, turns out there is another Funster opposite us. Hi to Rob19 and his wife.

 

[Gellyneck]

btw T shirt weather in Not Glasgow today!

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[bigtree]

btw T shirt weather in Not Glasgow today!

It’s been T Shirt weather for the last month.