181. Mary and Stuff

Andalusia - Spain

Camped last night above a large water storage lake in a hillside campsite that was a bit of a challenge with the Giantavan. As it was only an overnight stop we didn't bother getting parked square or setting everything up. Apparently, according to neighbour Ian the lake has been at twenty percent for the last couple of years so this wet winter has been welcome for the locals. We had been very impressed by the massive avocado orchards being developed in the region though Ian says that the change from olives to avocados is putting a real strain on water in the region.

Much of the land, both on hillside and flat, is a sea of tunnel houses which while unattractive must be a major earner for the region. Stopped at a large supermarket on the way and by chance there was a automotive shop which, by chance, had the same trailer light for €6 which was a relief as once it was dark we would have had a white light blazing at the rear of the Giantavan.

Now we are back in Spain travel times extend as we are only travelling at 66% of the speed that times are calculated, so today was a big drive. Unfortunately we arrived just after nightfall but got a tremendous welcome from Mary & Stuff (Brian and Sheena) who had dinner ready for us which was very generous. Neighbours helped us do the final manoeuvring of the Giantavan by hand which was appreciated.

Apparently the pool here is geothermal heated and thirty degrees so looking forward to that.