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Monday Morning Photo - Mountain Refuge Hut, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas

With the much needed quantity of rain in March and constant snow on the distant mountains my thoughts returned to my trip to the largest national park in Spain - Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas. A 4x4 guided trip took us up to the high plains, where the June temperatures plummeted dramatically the higher we got. Mountain refuge huts, such as this one in  Campos de Hernan Perea,  play vital roles when weather conditions change rapidly as they are tend to do at heights of around 1,600mts. I was not wishing to be there in the recent weeks. Mountain Refuge Hut, Campos Hernán Perea, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas See my post Exploring Cazorla, Spain´s Largest Natural Park . Go to the Monday Morning Photo list. See where I stayed in the national Park (link on my Only Spain Boutique Hotel) site - Cortijo de Ramon.
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Another Fiesta Ends & Tapas Abound

'Fireworks? Why fireworks?' I asked the waiter pointing to a poster announcing them.  I was sitting outside near the cathedral in the autumn sunshine, but in the shade. It's still hot in Andalusia in September and this was midday. I was in Guadix home to troglodytes and gorgeous Spanish ceramics for a night.

Spanish Ceramics, Guadix
Guadix Ceramics


'It's the end of the fair' he said. A party to finish the four day party! An end to the fair for another year'

I looked him 'What time does it start?'  He smiled and replied oh you know, 1am, 2am whenever the guy who lights the fireworks gets around to it.'  I felt sorry for the neighbours.

Guadix Cave View
Guadix Cave View



He'd put down my third beer and tapas. What bliss no plans, no driving. I was staying in a cave house walking distance from the town. This was lunch. Not for vegetarians. Another plate of bread and meat. Not just crisps or olives but Andalusian hefty stuff. The first was very good hunks of chorizo on fresh crispy bread. The second tender thinly sliced lomo on bread and the third a kebab of spiced pork, five biggish pieces speared with a piece of bread of course.

Guadix Cathedral
Guadix Cathedral

Lunch done. Three beers 1.30€ and free tapas, well set up I went off to roam, get lost, discover and delight in Guadix, a town I've visited before and will no doubt visit again.  Just one of the many reasons I love where I live! Good beer, great food an incredible history leaving behind amazing places to discover and fascinating moments.
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