Walk Monday 16 June : Ilha do Rosario

[Geoff]

Hi all
We are back, for one week only, so, by special request, an old favourite that we haven't done for some time....the Mira Rio does the Prato de Dia for those who want lunch after!

Degree of difficulty: 2, Moderate.

Around the Ilha do Rosario , beautiful views of the river confluence of the Arade and the Odelouca. 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.

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!

Start at 1000.

Stout trainers/boots & a bottle of water suggested! Take your binoculars if you are a bird watcher. A walking pole is certainly useful......if the weather changes, bring some wet weather gear but we won't be walking if it's really wet!

No charge of course. Hope to meet both new and returning walkers!

All walks are at your own risk.

Please indicate below if you can come. Phone on 282 380015 before 0900 or after 6pm if you need more info.
Geoff

[Geoff]

Looks like Rob & Maureen & probably Ray and Sandra anyway...others?....& Mike and Su

[cihb55]

Hi geoff, there maybe 2 or 3 of us, See you then. Chris

[Nipazur]

Hi Geoff, I'll be there. Looking forward to see you and Sue again, Nina

[walkinglisa]

Hi everybody,

I am Lisa, live in Portimao, got the news of CVO Ramblers by a friend and would love to join you on Monday 16th.
Hopefully an "outsider" from Portimao is accepted by your group -:)

See you then
Lisa

[Geoff]

Hi Lisa
You are very welcome, nice to see how news travels....look forward to meeting you tomorrow.....Geoff

[Geoff]

Lovely walking weather, temperature had dropped to c23C with a nice breeze : 12 walkers and a few dogs , we welcomed Maria and Lisa.



and a nice drink after:



and even a nice Prato do Dio to finish for 8 of us:


A great end to the Spring walking season for us.....hope to see you all again in November.