Last night, I felt so thankful. I might not have a clue what TV or celebrity gossip is doing the rounds, but why would I want that when I can be nestled up playing skipbo with snoring pups (wish Jasper had joined us on the bed to).
We were up and organised fairly early and decided to drive further along the coast in search of the sun (it’s 13 degrees and cloudy but still warmer than UK, so I’mnot complaining).
Our first stop was The Pink Lake Of Torrevieja, from satellite photos it’s a lovely dusky pink, but today it was murky blue. Perhaps it’s a time of year phenomenon, still we could see the salt mounds piled high on the lake edge.
I’d read Costa Calida was the warmest spot due to its micro climate, so plugged it into the sat nav, not giving much thought. Until we arrived in the middle of nowhere at a dirt track…ah Costa Calida is a whole region so Google just plumped for a random spot within it, what a rookie mistake 🙈 Even the pups looked bemused.
So after a quick check of the map, I rerouted us to Ciudad Encantada de Bolnuevo in Mazarron. The camper carpark is directly in front of it and it’s a bit underwhelming but the beach opposite is dog friendly so the pups had a mad run around (clean van didn’t stay clean for too long).
Then I had in mind a secluded camp spot at Cala Blanca – Parque Regional de Cabo Cope y Puntas de Calnegre. Mark being Mark was straight on google worrying about road conditions and showed me 1* and 2* reviews of places nearby…hoping I didn’t spot the 4 and 5* reviews for the same spot. Still this is where I’m ever thankful I do all the driving.
The road was fine, and whilst Mark was muttering about the unbelievable amount of orange trees, extensive plastic covering the land and suggesting I drive as slow as possible, I was enjoying the hairpins and that stunning dusk light.
I was as equally excited as Mark was filled with trepidation. Nearing our camp spot I glimpsed another campervan on the horizon and Mark conceded he is a terrible passenger. He really needn’t have worried, our spot is glorious. I just love how quickly the sky changes.
I’ve already scouted out a possible run for the morning but will stay away from the cliff edge as Ernest isn’t known for his brains and could quite happily dive off the edge after a bird and end us both in bother.
Tucked up it’s either coursework, card games or reading for tonight’s entertainment. I love this simple life ❤
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