Day at the "Charco"

On Sunday we finally made use of the new car and took a trip up towards the mountains. The countryside up there is really spectacular. Something I think the photos in this entry completely fail to capture.

We stopped for some sandwiches and cake and then took a walk to the "Charco" (puddle) which I think they call these things on account of the fact that they dry up in the summer months. I expect it will completely disappear by August. We'll see.

This is the approach to the lake. As you can see, not another person in sight. Apparently, we're benefiting from the fact that the Spanish don't seem to go out anywhere unless the sun is actually shining. That is the edge of the Sierra de Grazalema in the background by the way.



We surprised a Stork by the waters edge.



Here's Ollie, sitting on a "Pirate Ship".



And Tom contemplating the end of his digging stick.



I've included one with me in, just so you know I moved here too!



This is just another shot of the mountains.



OK. Thats all for now. Hope that has given you all a taste of what is available to us here. This place is a 20 minute drive from Arcos, and the mountains proper are only 30-35 minutes away. We'll save that for another day.

I also hope to do some walking without the kids so that I can go further. Having done a little research it seems there are some really fantastic walks in this area.

I plan to go to the Garganta Verde soon, which is a really impressive gorge about 40 minutes away, and home to Europe's largest colony of Griffon Vultures. Anyone want to come?

More Soon

Nick