roig cat
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We had originally booked a week in Galacia and planned to walk some of the 'Way of St James' BUT on return from a fantastic walking weekend in November in Pollensa, we cancelled our plans and booked for a week in February to Pollensa instead. Our decision was influenced by the knowledge that unless we changed are plans we potentially would not visit Pollensa until 2013! (well that's what the other half thinks, I have a plan brewing!)
Well anyway, we arrived last Sunday to be greeted by hail and snow! I had seen the weather forcast beforehand and not in the habit of travelling light I had packed hot water bottles, slippers, gloves, hats and scarves along with ski jackets, walking boots and long johns! The villa we stayed in had a log burner and hot AC units but we hired a radiator for Multi Hire as well as I do not like being cold. That did the trick and our villa was snug and warm.
It did hail again on Monday evening (I was out for a run and it took me by surprise, ouch it hurt!) but after the that the weather was perfect for what we planned to do. Tuesday (rain) was our daughters 12 birthday so we went to the aquarium and then lunch in Valdamossa. Valdamossa was still covered in snow, lots of the Money Trees had been frost bitten and I'm afraid will need to be cut back. I thought that only happened here?
Weds to Sat were days of sun, cloud and light wind, We got out and about every day, usually with a long walk followed by Menu Del Dia late in the afternoon and curling up with a DVD and bottle of wine in the evening. We also hired bikes and cycled for miles. Oh, and we ate plenty of cakes and that lovely thick hot cholcolate the spanish make. We needed our energy.
Walks around the Pollensa area included, Cala Murta, Cala Boquer, Fonts Des Ufanes and Na Blanca peak.
On Wednesday following a walk near Soller, we came back on the just re-opened M10 for Soller to Pollensa. The views of the mountains covered in snow was amazing. The snow was very deep around the two reservoirs. We had planned a walk up there but it was impossible without skis. The snow didnt deter the cyclists, they were up there as soon as the road opened.
I appreciate that this type of holiday is not to everyone's liking but we love the area out of season; the food in the restaurants is nicer somehow, not as rushed and touristy. The locals tend to assume that you speak Spanish so a little knowledge of the language helps , I assume that the waiting staff in the summer are employed for their mutli lingual skills and not needed in winter?
Well it's back to work tomorrow, batteries re charged! If I get around to it later this week, (once ironing done) Ill post some pics of the snow on Flikr.
Well anyway, we arrived last Sunday to be greeted by hail and snow! I had seen the weather forcast beforehand and not in the habit of travelling light I had packed hot water bottles, slippers, gloves, hats and scarves along with ski jackets, walking boots and long johns! The villa we stayed in had a log burner and hot AC units but we hired a radiator for Multi Hire as well as I do not like being cold. That did the trick and our villa was snug and warm.
It did hail again on Monday evening (I was out for a run and it took me by surprise, ouch it hurt!) but after the that the weather was perfect for what we planned to do. Tuesday (rain) was our daughters 12 birthday so we went to the aquarium and then lunch in Valdamossa. Valdamossa was still covered in snow, lots of the Money Trees had been frost bitten and I'm afraid will need to be cut back. I thought that only happened here?
Weds to Sat were days of sun, cloud and light wind, We got out and about every day, usually with a long walk followed by Menu Del Dia late in the afternoon and curling up with a DVD and bottle of wine in the evening. We also hired bikes and cycled for miles. Oh, and we ate plenty of cakes and that lovely thick hot cholcolate the spanish make. We needed our energy.
Walks around the Pollensa area included, Cala Murta, Cala Boquer, Fonts Des Ufanes and Na Blanca peak.
On Wednesday following a walk near Soller, we came back on the just re-opened M10 for Soller to Pollensa. The views of the mountains covered in snow was amazing. The snow was very deep around the two reservoirs. We had planned a walk up there but it was impossible without skis. The snow didnt deter the cyclists, they were up there as soon as the road opened.
I appreciate that this type of holiday is not to everyone's liking but we love the area out of season; the food in the restaurants is nicer somehow, not as rushed and touristy. The locals tend to assume that you speak Spanish so a little knowledge of the language helps , I assume that the waiting staff in the summer are employed for their mutli lingual skills and not needed in winter?
Well it's back to work tomorrow, batteries re charged! If I get around to it later this week, (once ironing done) Ill post some pics of the snow on Flikr.
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