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"A Year in Spain" My "last gasp" attempt at posting (informative info).
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Well the Belgians are staying put here until tomorrow and then they are going to have to get a burnt out converter from 24 volt to 12 volt that's between the motorhome and the trailer replaced.
Martin's suggested converting the lights on the trailer to 24 volt as a temporary measure.
We're moving on today, we've had three nights here!
Yesterday, at the end of our ride, we went through the old town and a wedding was about to start. Obviously bikers (motor) looking at the dress of some guests, then the bride arrived (preceded by some girls in long dresses legging it up the hill to get there before her
).
The bride's transport was unusual. A very old car, driven by dad? A guy with long, grey hair, fastened up. We don't know what the car was and I didn't manage to get a photo. She looked cold or terrified
I hope all went well
Martin's suggested converting the lights on the trailer to 24 volt as a temporary measure.
We're moving on today, we've had three nights here!
Yesterday, at the end of our ride, we went through the old town and a wedding was about to start. Obviously bikers (motor) looking at the dress of some guests, then the bride arrived (preceded by some girls in long dresses legging it up the hill to get there before her
).The bride's transport was unusual. A very old car, driven by dad? A guy with long, grey hair, fastened up. We don't know what the car was and I didn't manage to get a photo. She looked cold or terrified
I hope all went well
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We left about 10 am. The Belgians were just walking back from the village, and kindly opened the gate for us.
We then drove a lovely route to the village of Coverrubias. We were first (and last) there when we rode the Camino del Cid some years ago, but I need to do some research to find out when.
Our accommodation was here. We were with a Brit couple on a motorbike tour, and had a good chat with them. (Ships that pass in the night!
We WERE going to the campsite, but ...
It was lovely to have a leisurely walk around, but it's FIESTA today we left.
And for firefighter friends. The way it was done.
We stopped at a lovely picnic/barbecue area, to watch the Vultures and then continued here. The Ermita de Santa Lucia, at the village of Hacinas (fossil museum). We're tucked under the wall for shade. May move up the hill later. We're just a bit close to the road here.
Tomorrow we need to try to get some wine boxes from Lupa. If we fail it'll have to be bottles. Then, we're going to try to find a good ride to do near the parking at the Necropolis de Revenga. We were there last year but just stopped to look.
We then drove a lovely route to the village of Coverrubias. We were first (and last) there when we rode the Camino del Cid some years ago, but I need to do some research to find out when.
Our accommodation was here. We were with a Brit couple on a motorbike tour, and had a good chat with them. (Ships that pass in the night!
We WERE going to the campsite, but ...
It was lovely to have a leisurely walk around, but it's FIESTA today
we left.And for firefighter friends. The way it was done.
We stopped at a lovely picnic/barbecue area, to watch the Vultures and then continued here. The Ermita de Santa Lucia, at the village of Hacinas (fossil museum). We're tucked under the wall for shade. May move up the hill later. We're just a bit close to the road here.
Tomorrow we need to try to get some wine boxes from Lupa. If we fail it'll have to be bottles. Then, we're going to try to find a good ride to do near the parking at the Necropolis de Revenga. We were there last year but just stopped to look.
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Yesterday, we parked in the shade of the very nice Ermita until the sun dipped and we moved up the hill a bit further from the road. The village was explored last year, and I have photos of the fossilised trees, etc. if anyone's interested.
This morning, instead to heading to a Lupa Supermarket, before parking at a Necropolis, Martin suggested we did a ride he'd found. And what a lovely, easy ride it was.
Afterwards we still had time to shop at Lupa, and now park at the same Necropolis under the shade of some pines, via a lake, with ample parking but very little shade
All being well we'll ride from here tomorrow.
We're quite liking the paint effect on the van
This morning, instead to heading to a Lupa Supermarket, before parking at a Necropolis, Martin suggested we did a ride he'd found. And what a lovely, easy ride it was.
Afterwards we still had time to shop at Lupa, and now park at the same Necropolis under the shade of some pines, via a lake, with ample parking but very little shade
All being well we'll ride from here tomorrow.
We're quite liking the paint effect on the van
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We had another "easy" Wikiloc ride today. It all went extremely well ... until ...
But ... before then we stopped to visit the Necropolis of the Alta Arlanza (a different one to the one we'd seen before, mext to where w'ed parked). A notice board told us that the, very old, area (7th century, maybe) was a church, accessed by some steps (still in existence) and then the cemetery area. Lots of graves cut into the stone. Big ones, middle, sized ones, small ones and tiny, baby, ones. Martin was for scale for one of the biggest ones.
From there we visited the church of Quintanar de la Sierra, with its lovely church door. Then we headed through a bit of a wilderness area, (crossing a few wire fences, gingerly, the not such a good bit) until we got onto a big track to the next village. We rode through a flock of sheep, with three guardian Mastins, then had to brave them all again on our return. Luckily, they watched us, but didn't even bark. (I think they knew Martin had made friends with some of their relatives, earlier).
There are two (twins?) there. Young, although big dogs, and very friendly. Martin wanted one ....
We got back to the van safely and we've moved to the official motorhome area of Duruelo de la Sierra, because we need the service point tomorrow.
We've been to eat out in the village. We had a great time, not understanding much of what the old, local, guys were saying (we only got a bit about the bus and when it comes, or doesn't) , and watching the village care for their old(er) people. A nose bleed suffered by one of the old guys, pretty much put a close to the entertainment, as he headed out with a friend to be sorted.
All part of travelling
But ... before then we stopped to visit the Necropolis of the Alta Arlanza (a different one to the one we'd seen before, mext to where w'ed parked). A notice board told us that the, very old, area (7th century, maybe) was a church, accessed by some steps (still in existence) and then the cemetery area. Lots of graves cut into the stone. Big ones, middle, sized ones, small ones and tiny, baby, ones
. Martin was for scale for one of the biggest ones.From there we visited the church of Quintanar de la Sierra, with its lovely church door. Then we headed through a bit of a wilderness area, (crossing a few wire fences, gingerly, the not such a good bit) until we got onto a big track to the next village. We rode through a flock of sheep, with three guardian Mastins, then had to brave them all again on our return. Luckily, they watched us, but didn't even bark. (I think they knew Martin had made friends with some of their relatives, earlier).
There are two (twins?) there. Young, although big dogs, and very friendly. Martin wanted one ....
We got back to the van safely and we've moved to the official motorhome area of Duruelo de la Sierra, because we need the service point tomorrow.
We've been to eat out in the village. We had a great time, not understanding much of what the old, local, guys were saying (we only got a bit about the bus and when it comes, or doesn't) , and watching the village care for their old(er) people. A nose bleed suffered by one of the old guys, pretty much put a close to the entertainment, as he headed out with a friend to be sorted.
All part of travelling
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And, this morning we took our lives into our hands ... and rode the "main road" to the next town of Covaleda, so we could check out the new motorhome parking there, and then ride a nice route back here, before riding the road ride to Castrovieja and back.
On the "main road" between here and Covelada, we were passed by two vehicles. We, eventually found the motorhome area. Well away from the town, next to the football area, and, if we weren't still seeking shade, would have been perfect for us.
The riding from there back here was lovely, and then we did the driving route to the Castroviejo parking (we detoured to another parking area, Peñas Blancas, but that was a rough track).
The roads to Castroviejo have been made one way, so no problems to drive with a motorhome. Last year we saw some motorhomes parked. This year, nothing. It seems like the signs we've seen saying (no overnight parking between 11 pm and 6 am, except in official places ) apply there as well. We're happy to stay here for another night. The factory stops work in the evening and we had a very quiet night last night.
We'll definitely be moving on tomorrow though.
Coveleda motorhome area. Photo taken into the sun.
And then the nice ride back here.
On the "main road" between here and Covelada, we were passed by two vehicles. We, eventually found the motorhome area. Well away from the town, next to the football area, and, if we weren't still seeking shade, would have been perfect for us.
The riding from there back here was lovely, and then we did the driving route to the Castroviejo parking (we detoured to another parking area, Peñas Blancas, but that was a rough track).
The roads to Castroviejo have been made one way, so no problems to drive with a motorhome. Last year we saw some motorhomes parked. This year, nothing. It seems like the signs we've seen saying (no overnight parking between 11 pm and 6 am, except in official places ) apply there as well. We're happy to stay here for another night. The factory stops work in the evening and we had a very quiet night last night.
We'll definitely be moving on tomorrow though.
Coveleda motorhome area. Photo taken into the sun.
And then the nice ride back here.
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Then, from back here we did a road ride (motorhomeable) to the parking for Castroviejo. Some big rocks, with a Mirador (viewpoint) built up amongst them.
We walked up to there last year so we didn't do the climb up again today. I have photos from above. I can post if requested
We walked up to there last year so we didn't do the climb up again today. I have photos from above. I can post if requested
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Whilst I was walking up the non motorhomeable bit, Martin stayed with the bikes and spoke to two guys picking fungi.
I've just paid 10€ for some pieces of boletus, with a regalo (makepiece) (freshly collected, its amazing how heavy they are) from a guy who's just come selling past the parking.
We'll be having them tomorrow, for lunch. (If the guy got it wrong, it was nice knowing you)
I've just paid 10€ for some pieces of boletus, with a regalo (makepiece) (freshly collected, its amazing how heavy they are) from a guy who's just come selling past the parking.
We'll be having them tomorrow, for lunch. (If the guy got it wrong, it was nice knowing you
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Ooh, I give up trying to post piccies and narrative at the same time!
You're close to Soria now, I see.
We were surprised by the landscape there, we didn't expect, is nice.
However, we found Soria, the city, not so beautiful like some surroundings.
Beatuful pictures
We were surprised by the landscape there, we didn't expect, is nice.
However, we found Soria, the city, not so beautiful like some surroundings.
Beatuful pictures
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You're close to Soria now, I see.
We were surprised by the landscape there, we didn't expect, is nice.
However, we found Soria, the city, not so beautiful like some surroundings.
Beatuful pictures
We have mixed feelings about Soria. Martin spent a few days in the hospital there, after a running accident at San Leonardo de Yagüe. I remember a good Mercadona, right next to the hospital
. We were then both transferred to Zaragoza and a hospital there. Our brilliant Spanish friends rallied and took our motorhome back to Murcia for us. Our motorhome insurance then took us, in a private ambulance, with nurse, back home to Totana.We're giving the area another chance ....
I understand that mixed feelings.We have mixed feelings about Soria. Martin spent a few days in the hospital there, after a running accident at San Leonardo de Yagüe. I remember a good Mercadona, right next to the hospital
We're giving the area another chance ....
Glad he did recover
This time'll be much better, for sure
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I understand that mixed feelings.
Glad he did recover
This time'll be much better, for sure
Hopefully, he won't be falling down a 5 metre hole/cave.
We can't condemn the whole region because of a hole in one forest!
Whilst you're reading (or when you are) can you please tell me what the food in the middle line of this menu from a local to home (Alhama) is? I've asked best friend Angéla. She put
(she doesn't eat meat though).My translation isn't possible
- Feb 5, 2020
- 2,472
- 96,586
- Funster No
- 68,535
- MH
- Smileo 202
- Exp
- Was a Newbie but getting the hang of it now.
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My Google translate gets it to
Female Head Chop Roast !!!
Beware they may be cannibals
My Google translate gets it to
Female Head Chop Roast !!!
Beware they may be cannibals
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Judith
My Google translate gets it to
Female Head Chop Roast !!!
Beware they may be cannibals
I've only come across hembra in relation to puppies (females are hembras). Sooo, I'm thinking it's female something chops! But then cabeza is head!
My mind boggles.
Angéla was no help at all
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Wife says it would be rosted female pork loin head chop, or something similar. Cabeza it's a part of the loin itself, not the head of the animalI've only come across hembra in relation to puppies (females are hembras). Sooo, I'm thinking it's female something chops! But then cabeza is head!
My mind boggles.
Angéla was no help at all
Don't know if makes sense to you
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Wife says it would be rosted female pork loin head chop, or something similar. Cabeza it's a part of the loin itself, not the head of the animal
Don't know if makes sense to you
It sounds better than I'd imagined and much better than the sheep's head we had to eat in Norway.
Thank you, and gracias a tu esposa.
De nada
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Just a quick note to say I am rereading this thread from the beginning and starting to make notes.
We are planning on March for Spain, a place I know less than diddly squat about.
I was following the thread prior to our holiday and will also go into your other threads for points of reference.
Thank you for keeping an excellent resource (to me) going
We are planning on March for Spain, a place I know less than diddly squat about.
I was following the thread prior to our holiday and will also go into your other threads for points of reference.
Thank you for keeping an excellent resource (to me) going
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Thank you.
Your response alone makes it worth while.
I'm going to keep it going with our autumn/winter/spring trips.
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I've just got our boletus (fungi) our of the paper bag I've had them in overnight, and a slug was looking at me .
It's now in the vegetation at the side of our pitch.
We shopped at Soria because we've come into a tiny village with a very shady motorhome area. The temperatures are hitting the 30s again, even up this far north.
We're 1km outside the village of Quintana Redonda. The shady parking appears to be at a renovated mill, but is now parking for 16 motorhomes.
Home for a couple of days.
.It's now in the vegetation at the side of our pitch.
We shopped at Soria because we've come into a tiny village with a very shady motorhome area. The temperatures are hitting the 30s again, even up this far north.
We're 1km outside the village of Quintana Redonda. The shady parking appears to be at a renovated mill, but is now parking for 16 motorhomes.
Home for a couple of days.
That´s one of our favourite parkings, we stayed there on the way up to Galicia and again on the way back in July/August.
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It's great for the next few days.
The area around looks (and at first bit of research) seems good for easy bike riding.
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Berlanga del Duero, rang bells with both of us. It has another motorhome area (new, I think) that I'd put in my favourites. It doesn't, though, have any shade. Maybe somewhere to use when we need some sun.
Anyway, it appears we rode through Berlanga when we were riding the Camino del Cid, and before we got to Medinaceli (not in one stage).
Medinaceli is worth a visit for anyone heading down the main road south.
Medinaceli on last year's trip.
Anyway, it appears we rode through Berlanga when we were riding the Camino del Cid, and before we got to Medinaceli (not in one stage).
Medinaceli is worth a visit for anyone heading down the main road south.
Medinaceli on last year's trip.
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We believe you 
Then, from back here we did a road ride (motorhomeable) to the parking for Castroviejo. Some big rocks, with a Mirador (viewpoint) built up amongst them.
We walked up to there last year so we didn't do the climb up again today. I have photos from above. I can post if requested
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Stanage in the sun ...Then, from back here we did a road ride (motorhomeable) to the parking for Castroviejo. Some big rocks, with a Mirador (viewpoint) built up amongst them.
We walked up to there last year so we didn't do the climb up again today. I have photos from above. I can post if requested
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You can come home now, please, it's much cooler here, especially at night 
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You can come home now, please, it's much cooler here, especially at night
We're not being tempted back yet. Having too much fun.
Just got back from a great ride (100 percent rideable
)Piccies later.
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Our lovely ride, unfortunately wasn't very photographic. Some late sunflowers (girasol in Spanish) a few semi abandoned villages, a lovely to ride long track on a rocky ridge, wasn't so good to photo, but the monastery made up for that.
We're now cooking the second portion of our "boletus", having survived yesterday. I'm having steak with mine, Martin chose sausage. And we've salvaged some potatoes I found in the bottom of the fridge
We're now cooking the second portion of our "boletus", having survived yesterday. I'm having steak with mine, Martin chose sausage. And we've salvaged some potatoes I found in the bottom of the fridge
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Last night's sunset through the trees. No stunning red sky!
Then today's, lovely, easy ride. It was a 2009 route that we followed so we were a bit unsure whether the tracks would still be accessible, but they were. Colours were today's theme. Firstly, some still yellow Sunflowers, and then the red/green/and blue of the land, plants and sky on a particularly nice part of the route.
The black animals weren't bulls, but cows, and not at all aggressive, even though a few had very small young with them.
We'll have to move on tomorrow. Where? Not decided yet.
Then today's, lovely, easy ride. It was a 2009 route that we followed so we were a bit unsure whether the tracks would still be accessible, but they were. Colours were today's theme. Firstly, some still yellow Sunflowers, and then the red/green/and blue of the land, plants and sky on a particularly nice part of the route.
The black animals weren't bulls, but cows, and not at all aggressive, even though a few had very small young with them.
We'll have to move on tomorrow. Where? Not decided yet.
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