Walk No 125 : Monday 15 February 2015, Monchique CLOSED

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Re: Walk No 125 : Monday 15 February 2015, Monchique CLOSED

Post by Mary Perry »

We'll join you for lunch again, Geoff, providing I don't have to translate the menu!!
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Re: Walk No 125 : Monday 15 February 2015, Monchique CLOSED

Post by Geoff »

Hi all
Latest forecast for Monchique tomorrow is dryish with high winds....unfortunately, there's about a 25% chance of rain between 1000 and 1200.

I have a friend there who will give me a local weather report at c0800, so watch this space tomorrow morning.

Fingers crossed

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Re: Walk No 125 : Monday 15 February 2015, Monchique CLOSED

Post by Geoff »

Early morning (0730) report from Monchique:

"The weather in Monchique at this moment is perfect for a good stroll.
It is windy, no rain and maybe 20% clouds."

So, see you there!
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Re: Walk No 125 : Monday 15 February 2015, Monchique CLOSED

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Much to our collective surprise, the wind and rain abated, though it was a bit fresh. Anyway, 20 walkers started off from Monchique, with Alan's daughter, Joanne and children, Emily and Josh who are our latest and youngest recruits. We were soon joined by a friendly black dog:
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before wending our way down to the rickety-rackety and very slippery bridge:

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Before posing over a more substantial one:

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and back in a record time of under 2 hours, and thankfully just before a heavy shower. The dog knew she wasn't welcome inside the bar, but Emily had a new friend:
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We retired to the Malhado Quente, where most had the ( very good) chicken piri-piri :

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though Russell preferred the ribs:

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whilst the ladies debated the merits of a novel use for cork bark
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Just a reminder about 2 walks next week one on Monday 22 and another Thrusday 25th. Don't forget to sign up!
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Re: Walk No 125 : Monday 15 February 2015, Monchique CLOSED

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A rare solo photo of our intrepid leader
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Junior navigator Emily leading the way.
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Josh and Em enjoying apres walk refreshments with faithfull dog and piece of cork.
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