tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post8445347688225925222..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Great exercise, and beautiful views!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13202744002167483842017-03-27T04:26:48.853-04:002017-03-27T04:26:48.853-04:00We loved that little town and all the hiking that ...We loved that little town and all the hiking that is there as well. Yes, we saw the Griffon vultures. We had some nice up close encounters with them the next day up at the castle.<br /><br />When we have some free internet, we'll take a look at your blog. Enjoy your time in Casares.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5787442730910755042017-03-26T21:40:10.327-04:002017-03-26T21:40:10.327-04:00I am sitting reading this post from that very same...I am sitting reading this post from that very same aire in Casares. A beautiful location and the village itself contains much history. Did you spot the Griffin vultures? There is a colony of them in the area and they appear overhead during the day. On the first day we seen more than 20. Huge graceful birds soaring in the thermals. We are about a month behind on our blog, but I am sure you will see our post in the future on http://goingnomad.co.ukAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776299275946977487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36188125392231057502017-01-24T13:48:20.738-05:002017-01-24T13:48:20.738-05:00Thanks Ruth. I'm very green on how I can get a...Thanks Ruth. I'm very green on how I can get a hotspot on my iPad. Will have to ask my son. Seriously moment. LolNora O'Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971924751105447531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-91319394443043692182017-01-23T05:17:17.294-05:002017-01-23T05:17:17.294-05:00Great research work Mister ed! We will have a bett...Great research work Mister ed! We will have a better look at the pictures and info when we have some free WiFi. You are one determined guy! ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-15955727134754923602017-01-23T05:15:46.158-05:002017-01-23T05:15:46.158-05:00The hike was fantastic, it had such great views an...The hike was fantastic, it had such great views and was good exercise. Totally agree with you on the all white town looking so clean and neat, especially in that beautiful setting.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66706478381043963882017-01-23T05:14:03.989-05:002017-01-23T05:14:03.989-05:00Yep, there was definitely a lot of climbing involv...Yep, there was definitely a lot of climbing involved but well worth it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17803592783263401632017-01-23T05:13:25.546-05:002017-01-23T05:13:25.546-05:00Thanks Paul and Marsha! It was a wonderful hike. :...Thanks Paul and Marsha! It was a wonderful hike. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28799954560917463132017-01-23T05:12:49.434-05:002017-01-23T05:12:49.434-05:00Thank you Nora! Glad you are enjoying our blog.
W...Thank you Nora! Glad you are enjoying our blog.<br /><br />We have a smart phone that is unlocked so we just buy a SIM card for it and put some money on it, then use it as a hotspot. So far it has been working great for us.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37734415746157920922017-01-23T05:10:34.796-05:002017-01-23T05:10:34.796-05:00No sign saying you can't! ;-)No sign saying you can't! ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31663901419728571812017-01-23T05:10:06.858-05:002017-01-23T05:10:06.858-05:00You could be correct but in this case I believe th...You could be correct but in this case I believe that it would be a town ordinance. It is these white houses and setting that make the place so spectacular.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84007229382243659572017-01-23T05:08:55.590-05:002017-01-23T05:08:55.590-05:00In our view, the places that are all built up alon...In our view, the places that are all built up along the Mediterranean coast aren't so pretty but there are definitely some gorgeous views when you manage to get away from those areas.<br /><br />Loved the hike and looking forward to some more good ones.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69172401359432228782017-01-23T05:05:31.756-05:002017-01-23T05:05:31.756-05:00I would expect that it is a town ordinance, it is ...I would expect that it is a town ordinance, it is what makes the town so special and a possible tour draw although it is said that the town isn't really on the tour route, probably because it really isn't set up for these big coaches to come through.<br /><br />We think we are quite fit and we love doing these hike to stay fit and to get these incredible views because it's the only way to get to them.<br /><br />The weather is much, much better now. We're headed to Gibraltar today.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35918521328694844962017-01-23T04:59:33.686-05:002017-01-23T04:59:33.686-05:00I am sure that there is. They call towns like this...I am sure that there is. They call towns like this "white villages". We think it makes them very picturesque and love it.<br /><br />We love colour too but there is something about these towns that are all white. We did notice that just outside of the town proper the houses have some colour to them but I think the white just makes it perfect in this kind of setting.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87134483898479861912017-01-23T04:47:09.784-05:002017-01-23T04:47:09.784-05:00Yep, it was a great workout. We need to do more of...Yep, it was a great workout. We need to do more of these hikes and I am sure we will.<br /><br />We liked the white houses as well.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-59987423046494625862017-01-23T04:46:20.395-05:002017-01-23T04:46:20.395-05:00It is gorgeous here! We will find some other place...It is gorgeous here! We will find some other places like this when you are with us. :-)<br /><br />Yes, we will be going to Gibraltar we may even stay there over night for a couple of nights.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8063889262224820322017-01-22T22:49:39.138-05:002017-01-22T22:49:39.138-05:00I finally found our elusive yacht
If you remember...I finally found our elusive yacht <br />If you remember a while back I asked you about the name of a Yacht in one of your pictures <br /> Neither you nor I could find anything about her or her name,, until today,,, <br /> In the yachting world you can hide for a little while but not forever her name is Maryah <br />She's had a very colorful transformation <br />You may have to cut and paste but it is very interesting reading<br /><br />http://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/in-photos-the-extremely-private-superyacht-maryah--26033Mister edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293854096422236002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30920741662937073672017-01-22T20:02:36.909-05:002017-01-22T20:02:36.909-05:00That hike looked great! What views. Although I a...That hike looked great! What views. Although I am all about color, there is something so clean and neat about an all-white city. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5188280495051119442017-01-22T16:46:55.300-05:002017-01-22T16:46:55.300-05:00Out of breath just thinking about all that climbin...Out of breath just thinking about all that climbing - LOL! Simply beautiful!!!Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67120090526389812922017-01-22T14:31:30.981-05:002017-01-22T14:31:30.981-05:00Gorgeous photos of the town of Casares! A perfect ...Gorgeous photos of the town of Casares! A perfect hike. And yes, Kevin, you are King of the Mountain...lolPaul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1941516646414525392017-01-22T14:03:58.387-05:002017-01-22T14:03:58.387-05:00Lovely photos. Very interesting hike. Love your bl...Lovely photos. Very interesting hike. Love your blog.<br /><br />Can I ask about your internet. We bought a "Internet in a box" in France last year in a Orange shop and topped up when we needed in a Orange shop. Is this what you have? We will be going to Spain in March and hope that we can use it. It's a black box with 2 lights on it. Thanks.Nora O'Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971924751105447531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37005543178374999532017-01-22T13:24:02.015-05:002017-01-22T13:24:02.015-05:00Are those stone fences meant to be stood on?Are those stone fences meant to be stood on?Elspeth Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412631907112053091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16857190084667801192017-01-22T13:14:59.835-05:002017-01-22T13:14:59.835-05:00Maybe house colour to with repelling heat in summm...Maybe house colour to with repelling heat in summmer LIzziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355032797294485226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-32961454626732669102017-01-22T12:22:06.279-05:002017-01-22T12:22:06.279-05:00The Med is amazing. There are no bad views. A grea...The Med is amazing. There are no bad views. A great hike and wonderful pictures.Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80968288975854938702017-01-22T11:53:48.675-05:002017-01-22T11:53:48.675-05:00Why are all the homes white? Very interesting hike...Why are all the homes white? Very interesting hike and beautiful scenery along the way. Good exercise for both of you you seem to be very fit! Enjoy your day exploring the town. Weather looks much better. Can hardly wait to see Gibraltar pictures! Drive safe!Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915098922563865618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39858337044787070752017-01-22T11:29:52.912-05:002017-01-22T11:29:52.912-05:00Interesting about the white houses - is there a le...Interesting about the white houses - is there a legal covenant or something? I kind of like the color anarchy in Mexico, but then if everyone everywhere did things the same way there'd be no point in travelling...Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.com