Walk monday 11 November 2013 : Cortes & Torre

[Geoff]

Hi all
This will be "Hilltops & Orange Groves" from Julie Statham's book page 48....it covers part of the " Vale Fuzeiros " walk which we have done many times, but puts a different perspective on it.....as long as we don't get lost, which embarressingly happened a couple of years ago!

It should take about 2.5 hours , but there is a nice cafe at the start/finish. Lovely views.
There are a couple of fairly steep climbs & whilst the paths are generally good , there is a downhill one that has loose scree & it is advisable to wear boots & have a stick. Good trainers should suffice.

If it's very wet, the walk will be cancelled : ring 282 380015 before 0900 : if damp, bring some wet weather gear.

As always , bring some water.

To perhaps state the obvious , the walk is at your own risk.

Directions :
From CVO, go to Silves and cross the bridge.
Turn right and follow the EN124 towards Sao Bartolomeu de Messines. After about 12kms, you will see a turning on your left signposted " Cortes" and "Torre". Turn here and drive to Torre, about 1 km. Park by side of road......there is a steep carpark on the left before the cafe, or best to park by the side of the road, on the right, just before the hill.

Please meet for a 1000 start.

Any queries, pçease ring 282 380015 , ideally between 0800 and 0900 or 7.15pm to 8pm.

Don't forget your poppy!.....and please indicate below if you can come.

[Geoff]

Just need to write something to get this one back near the top of the list!

[28teacher]

I think 8 of us should be there on Monday and Eileen is interested in doing the walk on Monday, I trust she'll let you know.
Regards Su & Mike

[Geoff]

That's great Mike....between us we shouldn't get lost in the orange groves!

[Jaylay]

We plan to come as well, Jackie and Bill

[Geoff]

hi Jackie & Bill....be great to see you again & catch up...Geoff

[Bruce Wallis]

We'll be there.

[maureen gutkin]

See you there

Maureen & Rob

[williew]

See you there
Willie and Carol

[Geoff]

A beautiful day, 21 walkers, we welcomed Anne and Phil ( no connection!) as newcomers......we also had a Minute's Silence up by a Menhir.....and a very noisy coffee/beer after...photos once I sort out how to get them posted...don't think Google+ likes me!

[Geoff]

...and now, with a bit of luck, proof!

[Jaylay]

I am on Bill's right shoulder, remember the hair is different
Hope to see you at Benagil on Monday, weather permitting.

[Geoff]

Can't see anyone on Bill's right shoulder.....so who is behind Helen?

[Geoff]

all sorted....I had Rob & Bill transposed.....so I also have Anne & Jackie transposed too.....apologies to all.....correction below!