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by Don
Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK - MONDAY 1 APRIL 2024 - CISTUS VALLEY -CLOSED
Replies: 22
Views: 591

Re: WALK - MONDAY 1 APRIL 2024 - CISTUS VALLEY -CLOSED

A slight slip-up at the beginning! Jon and Dawn were ok!
A slight slip-up at the beginning! Jon and Dawn were ok!
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Marching into the unknown...
Marching into the unknown...
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We should have known we'd be swarmed! A couple of stings later and everyone survived.
We should have known we'd be swarmed! A couple of stings later and everyone survived.
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by Don
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK - MONDAY 1 APRIL 2024 - CISTUS VALLEY -CLOSED
Replies: 22
Views: 591

Re: WALK - MONDAY 1 APRIL 2024 - CISTUS VALLEY

Don for walk and lunch please. Thanks!
by Don
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK ON 18TH MARCH: ALVOR ESTUARY FROM MEXILOHEIRA STATION
Replies: 16
Views: 721

Re: WALK ON 18TH MARCH: ALVOR ESTUARY FROM MEXILOHEIRA STATION

Lunch and shenanigans before the post-lunch shenanigans!
Lunch and shenanigans before the post-lunch shenanigans!
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Alternate view of the shenanigans
Alternate view of the shenanigans
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Shenanigans relocated to Rod and Gail's rooftop cantina.
Shenanigans relocated to Rod and Gail's rooftop cantina.
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by Don
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK ON 18TH MARCH: ALVOR ESTUARY FROM MEXILOHEIRA STATION
Replies: 16
Views: 721

Re: WALK ON 18TH MARCH: ALVOR ESTUARY FROM MEXILOHEIRA STATION

Water to the left of us, water to the right of us!
Water to the left of us, water to the right of us!
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Russell and Toby lead the way!
Russell and Toby lead the way!
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Trust us, Mexilhoeira and Foia were a beautiful backdrop to the group photo!
Trust us, Mexilhoeira and Foia were a beautiful backdrop to the group photo!
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by Don
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK ON 18TH MARCH: ALVOR ESTUARY FROM MEXILOHEIRA STATION
Replies: 16
Views: 721

Re: WALK ON 18TH MARCH: ALVOR ESTUARY FROM MEXILOHEIRA STATION

March to the estuary.
March to the estuary.
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Things are about to take a turn..
Things are about to take a turn..
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We saw more horses than birds on the bird walk!
We saw more horses than birds on the bird walk!
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by Don
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: ADDITIONAL WALK - MONDAY 11 MARCH - ILHA DE ROSARIO
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: ADDITIONAL WALK - MONDAY 11 MARCH - ILHA DE ROSARIO

The elite walking party at the confluence of the rivers.
The elite walking party at the confluence of the rivers.
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"Watch the electric fence buddy" - what I wish they had said!
"Watch the electric fence buddy" - what I wish they had said!
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by Don
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: ADDITIONAL WALK - MONDAY 11 MARCH - ILHA DE ROSARIO
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: ADDITIONAL WALK - MONDAY 11 MARCH - ILHA DE ROSARIO

Met up a late arrival who actually tried to follow us!
Met up a late arrival who actually tried to follow us!
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Great views, but a dry levada.
Great views, but a dry levada.
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An honour system fruit stand, but no buyers on our side.
An honour system fruit stand, but no buyers on our side.
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by Don
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:34 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK ON 18TH MARCH: ALVOR ESTUARY FROM MEXILOHEIRA STATION
Replies: 16
Views: 721

Re: WALK ON 18TH MARCH: ALVOR ESTUARY FROM MEXILOHEIRA STATION

Hi Willie, Don for the walk and lunch please.
by Don
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:44 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: ADDITIONAL WALK - MONDAY 11 MARCH - ILHA DE ROSARIO
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: ADDITIONAL WALK - MONDAY 11 MARCH - ILHA DE ROSARIO

Willie, I can give you a lift back after the walk.
by Don
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: ADDITIONAL WALK - MONDAY 11 MARCH - ILHA DE ROSARIO
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: ADDITIONAL WALK - MONDAY 11 MARCH - ILHA DE ROSARIO

Hi David,

Don for the walk and lunch please. Thanks!
by Don
Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA
Replies: 15
Views: 1942

Re: WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA

Thanks Geoff! Need to plan to do some more during our next visit.
by Don
Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA
Replies: 15
Views: 1942

Re: WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA

Thanks Willie, he said your commission will be waiting for you when you return!
by Don
Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA
Replies: 15
Views: 1942

Re: WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA

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by Don
Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA
Replies: 15
Views: 1942

Re: WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA

A great walk today along the cliffs from Porches to Albandeira with a small but hardy crew, and a few new ramblers joining the mix. The sun was out in full force, and the views were as advertised - spectacular! We took our time along the cliff portion, and we were fortunate that the snack van was on...
by Don
Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA
Replies: 15
Views: 1942

WALK MONDAY 3 APRIL: PORCHES TO ALBANDEIRA

With the exodus of the regular walk leaders I volunteered (I think) to organize a walk for next week. This route is the last pre-pandemic walk I enjoyed in March 2020. It was led by Willie and is a very local, scenic, and not too strenuous hike - Porches to Albandeira. Here is the original synopsis:...