This was our first Monday Ramblers summer walk this year
However we started at 1000 rather than the usual 0900
This is because it has been much cooler this year than normal
According to some reports average temperatures have been 10c lower than normal
We cancelled last Monday walk due to a forecast of heavy rain
In fact the forecast was wrong, and it was dry most of the day
For the past three weeks rain has been forecast for almost every day
This, rather than the heat, is the reason we have started doing the shorter walks
It was good to see Tina again, who has not walked with us since March
Also nice to see Terry, last walked in April
Good that both have recovered and are able to walk again
There were 14 of us on today’s walk
Good turnout considering we are walking on Thursday as well
I was a little concerned because rain was forecast for 1200 today
And we increased our pace when the black clouds appeared
The clouds disappeared as we reached the Ermita
So we had an extended water break
And a more leisurely pace for the rest of the walk
We were disappointed that the Cooperativa was closed for staff holidays
But fortunately bar Siremar was open
So we were able to enjoy our well deserved cold drink
A great start to our June summer walks
Temperature – 19-23c
Time taken – 4 hours
Distance – 14 km
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