Painted lady Hash

We were promised painted ladies as we formed a circle on the outskirts of Turre. We set off under the bridge along the Rio Aguas. Across the fields, Turre Church came into view. The high speed train track ran along the other side of the river bed.

There were clouds and it was misty, but when the sun broke through it was warm The runners soon caught up with us. There were others enjoying the Spanish countryside. Cyclists and trial bikers.

We walked over the river bed and into a ditch, to get out we all had to clamber under the sluice gate, dogs too. As we headed back we noticed quite a few dry bones.

We did see a few painted lady butterflies, apparently earlier in the week there had been thousands, they are on migration to North Africa.

We arrived at the bridge we notice the runners were already back, fortunately they had left us some of the wonderful home made mince pies, there was even a carrot cake to celebrate the 7th Anniversary of the Indalo Hash House Harriers.

Chirivel Hash

Chirivel is a rural town, in the province of Almeria, close to the border with Granada. It was a little chilly as we formed a circle in the car park. The leaves on the trees changing colour from greens to yellow, red and brown a sign of  autumn. The hare had marked the trail for the runners with highlighter pink, so there was no excuse. The walkers were following “Click it” and Alf, so we set off.

We arrived at a local activity park, we were encouraged to have a go, some chirivelhashhashers were more enthusiastic than others.

 

 

 

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By the park there was this dead tree trunk, some very skilled  wood carving, I suppose some may have said vandalism.chirivelhash3

 

 

 

 

 

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We wandered through the town, then into the outskirts, before heading back through a river bed, with water channelled to the side. The dogs loved running through chirivelhash4the refreshing water.

 

 

 

 

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We arrived back for the circle.chirivelhash8

 

 

 

 

Excellent walk in beautiful countryside.

 

Puff’s 150th Hash!

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“Puff the Magic Dragon” is an active member of the Indalo Hash House Harriers, he is very popular, so to mark his 150th hash at Almanzora there was much revelry to celebrate. As we almanzorahash9formed a circle at the old railway station,  there were over 40 participants to listen to the hares for the “chalk talk”, with special mention of Puff’s 150th and a balloon!

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We set off through the town, we were soon out into the orange and lemon trees of the almanzorahash7campo.

 

 

 

 

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We headed towards the river bed. With stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The almanzorahash2runners were spotted high on a ridge above.

 

 

 

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If you look closely to the image of the cliffs, it is possible to see a car wedged in a crevice.

 

 

As we headed back to the station the dogs enjoyed a dip in the acequia.almanzorahash0

 

 

 

 

The runners were already back when the walkers arrived, the circle was followed by snacks and more beer.