"A Year in Spain" My "last gasp" attempt at posting (informative info). (2 Viewers)

[jumartoo]

Sun's up

 

[jumar]

Sun's up

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Checking solar input....Nerd....who me....never..


Def.
A person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of specialist or niche interest.

I'm a Nerd....

 

[jumartoo]

Today's ride was a much easier version of the one we did earlier in the year. On that ride we climbed up (no problem on an ebike) but on very loose stony tracks and then dropped back downhill .

So being map savvy, we made an alternative route. OK it followed the old road to Granada, next to the autovia, but that was interesting in itself. The middle bit was the same, but we didn't see Griffon Vultures this time, and then the end was a bit different.

(Anyone using Man and Van, or similar, based at Velez Rubio, be sure he can get your stuff anywhere ). And the old Citroën vehicles can get where no one else dares (expect on mountainbikes) .

We have a Brit neighbour here. "Ex" Funster. He says he's banned . Martin's out helping him with something or other anyway

 

[Peavy]

Checking solar input....Nerd....who me....never..

I understand you completely, I'm the same, my Mrs says I have battery anxiety and she's right

 

[Reallyretired]

Raising awareness of cats in the vicinity could have a detrimental affect. Many people have a massive hatred of cats and will actively drive towards them. I find it sickening. The type of oeople who do that sort of thing also seem to have no qualms in making their feelings known. Personally, i could line them all up against a wall and shoot them. I loathe animal cruelty. Take care on how you handle this situation

Like you animal cruelty is one of the few things that makes me angry. I find the stray cats in Spain a nuisance as our dogs hate them and there are so many in places , but would never hurt one.

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[jumartoo]

We had another nice ride this morning. The gravel on the dry riverbed was more challenging than the last time we rode it, so I got off and pushed in a few places. I'd rather be fit and well for future trips, and we have a four day ride almost planned for next week.

We climbed up to Velez Blanco, a village well worth exploring without bikes. We stopped at the village fuente, and flower shop next door. Then rapidly descended down the very old road through the mills and flour factory. (One old mill, as photo'd is for sale )!

Our meet up with the parcel was easy. Personal number plates "R they" they can't hide

We spent a nice time chatting and maybe we'll keep in touch

The goodies from Scout are now secreted in various cupboards in our van. The outcome from sales will be posted, if possible.

Martin didn't find a big dog to make friends with, so he settled for a donkey

The old flour factory

Old mill (for sale!!!)

 

[Scout]

you make that sound like Im a drug dealer.......

 

[CAB96]

Today's ride was a much easier version of the one we did earlier in the year. On that ride we climbed up (no problem on an ebike) but on very loose stony tracks and then dropped back downhill .

So being map savvy, we made an alternative route. OK it followed the old road to Granada, next to the autovia, but that was interesting in itself. The middle bit was the same, but we didn't see Griffon Vultures this time, and then the end was a bit different.

(Anyone using Man and Van, or similar, based at Velez Rubio, be sure he can get your stuff anywhere ). And the old Citroën vehicles can get where no one else dares (expect on mountainbikes) .

We have a Brit neighbour here. "Ex" Funster. He says he's banned . Martin's out helping him with something or other anyway

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You want to be careful helping out fugitives

What's the Spanish equivalent of Coventry

 

[jumartoo]

What's the Spanish equivalent of Coventry

Cordoba

 

[jumartoo]

you make that sound like Im a drug dealer.......

Wash your mouth out (carefully)

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[royandsharont]

Velez Blanco & Rubio were areas we once looked at for potential residence. Nice and countrified but we decided not for us. You only learn these things by looking I had an old work colleague who lived up that valley and seemed to enjoy it, apart from the cold in winter.

 

[jumartoo]

We're now at the motorhome area of Molinicos. Have I posted info from here already? Photos of the murals? I'm happy that Martin won the guess the numbers already here at two. It's nice to be tranquil.

We shopped en route, at Mercadona at Puerto Lumbreros. We managed to get our van in one space. The two N....... reg vans managed to take up about 10 spaces between them. Oh well, here today, gone ....

We'll try to do a nice ride tomorrow (previous attempts have been disasters/dangerous) and then move onto the area where we want to do our 5 day bike ride.

Martin's messaged the tourist office (still awaiting a response) to see if we can pay for 5 nights on one of the pay motorhome areas.

Failing that, we might ask the local Bomberos if we can park next to the firestation near where we want to start the ride. We've been lucky a few times in the past, and, if Martin can't blag a parking, we have many Spanish Firefighter friends who might be able to help us

Watch this space ...

 

[jumartoo]

A nice spot. The dog that used to bark seems to be no more

 

[jumartoo]

This morning, Martin had an idea (well maybe he had it before, but he told me this morning) .

His plan was to forfeit a bike ride today, and instead drive to the Lagunas de Ruidera and check our possible motorhome parking there.

We're happy to pay for parking, but our research shows that the secure parking is only for 48 hours.

Anyway, we had a nice drive over mountains, and through very green areas, with millions of poppies (no photos, but it DID happen).

We arrived at Ruidera and Martin left me in the van (unofficially parked) to go to check out the campsite (dire) and chat with a very nice lady (his words) in the visitor centre.

Her recommendation (unofficial) was to park in the secure parking, a d pay for 48 hours. Then, when we arrive back pay for the three days we'd overstayed. She thinks we'll be OK .

She said the 48 hours was to regulate summer visitors.

I'll send GPS co-ordinates of our place of incarceration, if necessary. Food parcels will be appreciated

So, we're going to give it a go. The outcome will be known sometime at the end of next week.

 

[jumartoo]

We're now parked in a free motorhome area (parking, no facilities) at the Castle above the laguna we'll eventually ride along, on our last day before we find if we're in prison.

I'll go out a take, and post, some photos later.

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[jumartoo]

So our tonight's parking is, officially, in the pines, across the road from the Castillo (and reservoir) de Peñarroya.

It's a very nice parking area, and I've just been for a stroll to take some photos. Last year our ride took us underneath the dam wall, away from here. This ride will bring us, somehow, back up here to take us back to our imprisoned, motorhome.

 

[jumartoo]

There's something not right. We slept all night with the Maxxfan, directly over us, running at 20%. It was a summer temperature. It's only early April .

We're later going to head over to check out of chosen parking area at the village of Argamasilla de Alba. I hope we're happy with it

 

[Tigertom]

There's something not right. We slept all night with the Maxxfan, directly over us, running at 20%. It was a summer temperature. It's only early April .

We're later going to head over to check out of chosen parking area at the village of Argamasilla de Alba. I hope we're happy with it

Yep, it was a very warm and dusty night in Mazarron!

 

[jumartoo]

We're on the secure parking at Argamasilla de Alba. Legally for now . We went to get some cash, and then went to talk to the Tourist Info Office. The lady there, who we had to speak to in her own language, told us to park here. She didn't know it was, officially, only 48 hours. Soooo, she directed us to go to talk to the Police Local. We pressed the intercom button at the side of the door (as she'd instructed) and a police car with two officers pulled up. They told us to park here, and they didn't know the 48 hour limit either.

So. We're parking here until we return from the ride on Friday. How we get out, and how we pay for our overstay, will be sorted then.

We're here alone, so, hopefully the €6.05 daily fee were happy to pay will suit the authorities.

Martin, inputting info to get inside the "cage".

It's warm, but greyish here, it could be the effect of the Calima (Sahara dust).

 

[jumar]

Just before jumartoo posts, I'll say my bit..too late she beat me too it...
Our bike ride starts from our current location...Argamasilla de Alba...I wrote to the tourist office last week...awaiting reply....so we went there this morning...the nice lady gave us tourist information...not what we wanted....so asked a question out of the box...., where can we securely leave our MH for 5 days...she directed us to the Police Local office...We went....I pushed the button outside and waited....be with you in a jiffy his reply......,"mi voy en los jiffimos" in Spanish ..and in 5 minutes the car arrived with two young officers....What ya want? or in Spanish " Que tu wantos". Peavy will be pulling his hair out now if reading this....let's hope he's not..
He explained....leave it in the MH parking...fully gated and secure...perfect...we are there now...BUT there is a 48hour limit and our ven will be left for 5 days....blank look...
Our plan....park overnight...prepare bikes...leave van....cycle off...return in 5 days, think of an excuse for overstaying...Suitable excuses.
Didn't read the notice.
Cannot read the notice.
Ignored the notice.
Thought the community would like more money.
We are willing to pay for the extra days...and why not...
I could call the help line...but fearing they will say No...prefer to face the punishment...if any...cus I will pay on return....
Of course I will post the outcome...perhaps my Spanish residencia will be cancelled and we will be sent to Prison or they might just charge to my CC the extra days...
What's not going to happen is.... cancelling or modifying our 5 day ride...

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[jumartoo]

Just before jumartoo posts, I'll say my bit..too late she beat me too it...
Our bike ride starts from our current location...Argamasilla de Alba...I write to the tourist office last week...awaiting reply....so we went there this morning...the nice lady gave us tourist information...not what we wanted....so asked a question out of the box...., where can we securely leave our MH for 5 days...she directed us to the Police Local office...We went....I pushed the button outside and waited....be with you in a jiffy his reply......,"mi voy en los jiffimos" in Spanish ..and in 5 minutes the car arrived with two young officers....What ya want? or in Spanish " Que tu wantos". Peavy will be pulling his hair out now if reading this....let's hope he's not..
He explained....leave it in the MH parking...fully gated and secure...perfect...we are there now...BUT there is a 48hour limit and our ven will be left for 5 days....blank look...
Our plan....park overnight...prepare bikes...leave van....cycle off...return in 5 days, think of an excuse for overstaying...Suitable excuses.
Didn't read the notice.
Cannot read the notice.
Ignored the notice.
Thought the community would like more money.
We are willing to pay for the extra days...and why not...
I could call the help line...but fearing they will say No...prefer to face the punishment...if any...cus I will pay on return....
Of course I will post the outcome...perhaps my Spanish redidencia will be cancelled and we will be sent to Prison or they might just charge to my CC the extra days...
What's not going to happen is.... cancelling or modifying our 5 day ride...

Too late

And I won't be going to prison. No one in authority here has my details

 

[Jenben]

We once stayed on a French aire that had an honesty box and 48 hour max stay. We wanted to stay an extra day to do more cycling so I went to the mairie and in my bestest French asked if it was ok.

They were surprised to be asked as I suspect most don’t even read the limit , of course they said yes I am sure it will work out ok for you two.

 

[jumartoo]

We once stayed on a French aire that had an honesty box and 48 hour max stay. We wanted to stay an extra day to do more cycling so I went to the mairie and in my bestest French asked if it was ok.

They were surprised to be asked as I suspect most don’t even read the limit , of course they said yes I am sure it will work out ok for you two.

I'm sure we'll be OK. The lady at Ruidera said the rules were really to regulate the summer visitors.

 

[jumartoo]

I'm sitting, watching and listening to a cycle camper trying to blag his way in here. He's about turned and left.

I was, sort of hoping he'd be admitted, so as to make our overstay more legit.

Then again. The rules are for motorhomes, not caravans and tents. Sooo .. are we being very naughty!

We'll know on Friday.

Begging letters will be sent, and ignored, I'm sure

It's not totally our fault, when both the tourist office and the local police tell us to park here.

Can we use that in our defence?

 

[Joycenpete]

It all looks and sounds amazing please keep posting.
JoycenPete

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[Peavy]

Just before jumartoo posts, I'll say my bit..too late she beat me too it...
Our bike ride starts from our current location...Argamasilla de Alba...I wrote to the tourist office last week...awaiting reply....so we went there this morning...the nice lady gave us tourist information...not what we wanted....so asked a question out of the box...., where can we securely leave our MH for 5 days...she directed us to the Police Local office...We went....I pushed the button outside and waited....be with you in a jiffy his reply......,"mi voy en los jiffimos" in Spanish ..and in 5 minutes the car arrived with two young officers....What ya want? or in Spanish " Que tu wantos". Peavy will be pulling his hair out now if reading this....let's hope he's not..
He explained....leave it in the MH parking...fully gated and secure...perfect...we are there now...BUT there is a 48hour limit and our ven will be left for 5 days....blank look...
Our plan....park overnight...prepare bikes...leave van....cycle off...return in 5 days, think of an excuse for overstaying...Suitable excuses.
Didn't read the notice.
Cannot read the notice.
Ignored the notice.
Thought the community would like more money.
We are willing to pay for the extra days...and why not...
I could call the help line...but fearing they will say No...prefer to face the punishment...if any...cus I will pay on return....
Of course I will post the outcome...perhaps my Spanish residencia will be cancelled and we will be sent to Prison or they might just charge to my CC the extra days...
What's not going to happen is.... cancelling or modifying our 5 day ride...

I think you already know some English words are used now in Spanish by the new generations, like the word "crush".
So, probably the local youngsters would like your "new spanglish wave" and see you as one of them

 

[CAB96]

It's not totally our fault, when both the tourist office and the local police tell us to park here.

Can we use that in our defence?

If it's not in writing it didn't happen!

I'm sure it'll be fine

 

[jumartoo]

Well. Martin's been playing with the entrance machine and, in 48 hour bookings we've now paid up until 1 pm on Friday. I feel so much happier now.

We're on the road at 10.00 so I must get things sorted.

 

[jumar]

Well. Martin's been playing with the entrance machine and, in 48 hour bookings we've now paid up until 1 pm on Friday. I feel so much happier now.

We're on the road at 10.00 so I must get things sorted.

I have my uses.....all the signs say 48 hours...but the machine said YES...my card got to work and provided secure parking the next 5 days...so off we go....

 

[jumartoo]

We've had a very nice first day. The greenery and flowers were beautiful. We rode just short of 50km with only just over 50 metres of climb.

Our accommodation is perfect and our lunch at a local bar was more than sufficient.

We're having problems booking our onward accommodation, so we may have to modify our route occasionally. We already had to resort to a road when we came to an uncrossable river today. The torrential Easter rains have added to the water table.

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