Trips – Page 6 – The Adventures of Melvyn and Lesley

Long run

Not really that long but longer than I’ve been running lately. Very pleasant conditions and a few photo opportunities.

Rebate Flamenco Restaurant

We had a lovely afternoon eating and watching flamenco dancing. Link

Run on a cold morning

After a cold night it was still cool when we went for our run this morning, but, with beautiful blue skies and a few extra bits of clothing we both enjoyed our runs.

Cross de la Artilleria 14k race

This is the second time we have run this race. We continue to be impressed by the way they cater for such a variety of entrants. There are races for all ages, 1/4 mile, 1 mile (I don’t know where they get the mile distance from), 6k and 14k. There are separate races for youngsters, a race for runners with dogs and of course, the 14k race that Lesley and I did. The race is organised by the army, complete with marching bands and big guns.

Conditions this year were very windy, quite challenging when running uphill and against the wind. We were both a little slower than last year but still managed to finish second place in our respective categories.

It was lovely to be cheered in near the finish by John and Maureen Dixon and friends Pat and Brian.

Results

Paddy Singh’s for a curry

The beauty of having a car is that it’s easy to pop off to Los Urrutias for a meal. Paddy Singh’s is always popular, but, if you go early you can usually get a table. Lovely meal.

Beach iPone photos

Looking for some ideas on using perspective in my pictures, I ventured to the beach and took some snaps with my phone.

Run

Last runs before our Cross de la Artilleria race on Sunday so just a gentle run.

Cartegena – Collecting Dorsal

Dorsal is what the Spanish call the race number you pin to your vest. The plan was to collect the numbers and vests (you get two technical T-shirts) and then go for lunch at a little restaurant we know in a pretty bay just outside Cartegena. Number collection was from El Corte Inglés in Cartegena was very efficient with the army (organisers) completely on the ball.

Unfortunately when we got to the restaurant it was closed for refurbishment. We decided to explore the area and discovered what must be the energy hub for the area. Based on the edge of the sea, it’s ideal for boats to bring in the gas, oil and other necessary essentials to keep the power on.