Costa Tropical Internet

Back again, I have just finished a rather long and boring seven days of work, so now you all have to face my long and rambling witterings, sorry bout that.

Where was I? Oh yes, we had arranged to meet Belinda and Dave by the side of the main road. Their place was down a "track", a thing we had not yet had the pleasure of. They were waiting for us, as promised standing by their faithful old Land Rover. Lots of greetings followed and first impressions were good, the natives seemed friendly.

I jumped into the Range Rover with Dave and Belinda drove with Ali behind us. Dave explained that the Cortijo we were staying at was down this track, which was fairly long and a bit rough in places, not easy to navigate for first timers. After about twenty minutes I was beginning to wonder how long this track was! It seemed to go on for quite a while, then irrational thought kicked in, "Who were these people?" they could just abandon us in the hills, or worse!! (Only kidding Dave) Then as we rounded a sharp little bend, there it was, nestled in the valley atop its own little hill, Cortijo Las Chumbas a beautiful little place in a lovely secluded spot.

After settling in we sat out in the sun for a bit, the views are stunning and it seems that every turn, every bend and every peak you reach in this area has yet another stunning view.We chatted with Dave and Belinda and they told us of their adventures and how they came to be in the Alpujarras, it was a tale that we have now lived ourselves except for the last bit which will soon be complete.

That evening Belinda served us a fantastic home cooked meal and her speciality of three mini desserts, (which lately seems to have increased to four) not that I am complaining, but my waistline grows steadily. We have stayed at Dave and Belindas many times now and have recommended it it to whoever listens.

OK, that was our base sorted out for the week, now to business, lets take a look around and see what all the fuss is about.

Much Love

Ian B

PS To check out Dave and Belindas, go to the links page on our website,               www.alpujarracortijo.com