.....put it in your diaries.....again about 2 hours. Details to follow.

Hi all
The next walk will be around the Ilha do Rosario , it should take about 2 hours & is easy(ish)......nearly all flat but there is a gentle hill to climb. Distance about 9km or 5 miles. It is similar to the "Sunflower Landscapes" walk or the Julie Stratham walk , but we will cut across the centre of the "island" to get magnificent views. If lucky , we will also see a genuine old Portuguese bread oven in use ....bring a camera.
Trainers/boots & a bottle of water required! Take your binoculars if you are a bird watcher.
Directions: from CVO , cross the bridge into Silves & turn left on the R124towards Montchique/Portimao. After a little under 5 km you will see the Mira Rio cafe & restaurant on your left after a sharpish right hand bend. Parking is at the cafe , which is handy for a drink after!
Hope to see lots of you there.....sorry about the delay in posting this , but the Lagoa library was closed due to Government workers strike yesterday.

It would be helpful if you could indicae below if you can come.

I forgot to add......no charge , of course

Just to say that it was lovely walking weather for this walk today, bit windy on top though. Time 2 hours & about 10 mins.
We had 15 people ( & another 2 friendly dogs), although only Helen & Jane saw it through the Forum, the rest were friends ,or friends of friends. No matter , a good time seemed to have been had by all.
Next walk 1000 on wednesday 25 March 2009, near Torres. Full details on a separate heading ( if i can set it up OK!)

Seems to be going great Geoff! Well done!

I sincerely hope, when hips sorted, that Ill be able to join you folks, as I love walking.

All the best to you with the rest of your walking plans, on March 25th

elliex