We had planned to walk from Castells to the Arches today
However a forecast of 28c decided us to opt for an easier valley walk
Despite the heat there were 14 of us walking today
We arranged to meet in Parcent car park
However Terry rang me to warn that the road was closed
I rushed down and found that they were working on the bridge between the font and the car park
I was able to redirect about half of the group to park in the village
The rest had come through the village and could get to the car park
We eventually got going about half an hour late
It was not as hot as I had expected
And a cool breeze made it quite comfortable
However it was hard work climbing to the Ermita
On the way back we found this memorial to a loved pet
Also this splendid new gate, decorated with two metal bulls heads
The same house also had too very friendly “guard” dogs
Fortunately it was downhill all the way after our picnic at the Ermita
And some very welcome shade as well
I was surprised to find so much water in the river, as it has not rained for more than a week
On the way back we arranged for Jan and Annie to meet us at the cooperativa
Where we all had a very well deserved cold drink
Time taken – 5 hours
Distance – 11 km
Total ascent – 320 metres
Temperature – 24-29c
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