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Walk 14 January, 2013 : Poco Barreta

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:31 pm
by Geoff
A 2 hour level(ish) walk in some lovely countryside, ending at a nice cafe that does a mean tosta mixta!

Driving from CVO to Silves, do NOT go over the bridge but continue up the hill with the Hotel Colina dos Mouros on your left.
After 3.7km, fork left where the road divides, in direction of Algoz.
After a further 2km ( 5.7km from the Silves bridge) you will be in Poco Barreta. Park by station on right at end of village, opposite Cafe Snack-bar Sustelo.
Do NOT go over level crossing.

(For those that know the area, you can go inland from Lagoa and come out at a T junction just past the level crossing : in which case, turn left and park opposite cafe).

Meet at 10.00. Stout trainers or walking boots recommended. Hopefully, sun hats and water as well!

Any queries, please ring 282 380015 between 0800 -0915 or 1915-2000

IF it's very wet, we won't be going. If showery, bring waterproofs.

It would be helpful if you could please advise if you are likely to be coming.
No charge, of course.
All walks are at your own risk.
Geoff

Re: Walk 14 January, 2013 : Poco Barreta

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:43 am
by Annadobson
Anna and I will join the walk. Look forward to seeing you on the 14th. Regards, Peter Dobson

Re: Walk 14 January, 2013 : Poco Barreta

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:33 pm
by Geoff
Hi Anna & Peter......glad you enjoyed your first walk and look forward to seeing you again...think I have the cafe name right this time!....Geoff

Re: Walk 14 January, 2013 : Poco Barreta

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:17 pm
by 28teacher
See you there Geoff (no Anne Marie and Lawrie this time). Su and Mike

Re: Walk 14 January, 2013 : Poco Barreta

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:36 pm
by Geoff
Thanks for letting me know...see you monday......can you tell Helen please?....Geoff

Re: Walk 14 January, 2013 : Poco Barreta

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:47 pm
by Geoff
Having managed to loose a couple last week, think perhaps we need 3 simple rules to follow:
1. We will have a designated backmarker/sweeper
2. We will try not to straggle too much, and should keep in voice contact with those ahead/behind
3.If you do get lost, listen for 3 blasts on a whistle, and walk towards the sound.

Mobile numbers , if in signal range.....and if we remember to bring them and switch them on:
Sue ( Portuguese) 00351 918516669
Sue ( UK) 07936231320
Geoff ( UK) 07793021549

Re: Walk 14 January, 2013 : Poco Barreta

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:06 pm
by snowbirds
We will be there. Brian & Penny

Re: Walk 14 January, 2013 : Poco Barreta

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:52 pm
by Geoff
hi Snowbirds, glad you made it back....fingers crossed for weather tomorrow....Geoff

Re: Walk 14 January, 2013 : Poco Barreta

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:37 pm
by Geoff
We had 15 for a walk with lovely azure skies, though the wind was a bit fresh in exposed areas....and didn't loose anyone! We welcomed newcomers Peter and Marga...( think i have spelt that right?)
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and relaxing after, with many testing/taisting the tosta mixtas:
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