Blogs from La Alpujarra, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Yesterday was another rest day and we enjoyed an excursion to two high villages, Bubion and Capileira. Getting there requires hugging the side of a narrow road with switch backs, but around each corner another breathtaking view awaits. We wandered about and did some shopping - I ended up with a scarf and a lovely leather purse. When we returned home there was a long thunderstorm and pouring rain, but it made our little place that much more cozy. In the evening we ventured down the steep hillside for dinner in Mecina at a vegetarian restaurant we have enjoyed on our other visits. We sat next to a young couple from Berlin and visited with them throughout dinner exchanging addresses at the end with promises to visit each other in our home locations. Today was a ... read more

The most awe-inspiring, spine-tingling, and hair-raising roads of Andalusian, in my opinion, is the A-4130 in Las Alpujarras. To find thisroad, look for a village named Travelez in Las Alpujarras. Head east from that village on the only main road, A-4129. The A-4130 will be on the right hand side not too far from the village.If you are a roller coaster junkie, you know about the Boulder Dash, Raven, ShiveringTimbers, GhostRider, and Cyclone. Those are in the top 10 best roller coasters list compiled by the junkies. I am no... read more