From Baza onto the Sierra Nevada above Granada (105km)

Following an incredibly couple of nights in Cuevas Andalucía we waved our farewell to Sam and Aurora and headed on to Granada, sad to leave the incredible troglodyte houses behind in all their weirdness.

The drive did not take us long and before heading up in to the Sierra Nevada we stopped in Granada to fill up our LPG and stop at the supermarket for provisions for the next 2 nights. All of these routine chores have proven to be extremely easy and we have managed to fit the seamlessly into our routes so far.

Once stocked up we headed on up through the mountains with the final remnants of snow on the north facing highest peaks. After some of the roads we had been on so far this trip, these roads up to our campsite Las Lomas, Guejar Sierra, was a breeze and rewarded us with breath taking views over the lake as we passed. The campsite was a well run site with large pool, restaurant, good facilities, shop and a magnificent lookout over the lake and surrounding mountains.

We spent the afternoon relaxing by the pool and reading and then put a couple of loads of washing on and hung them out to dry.

We had a tasty BBQ supper of Dorado, new potatoes and salad and settled in for a comfortable night playing monopoly deal with our 2 euro bottle of Rose - the most expensive one we could find in the supermarket today 😂- I think its their table water of choice.

The following morning after coffee and fresh croissant from the on site shop Chris found a 6km walk on Wikiloc to the top of the nearest peak and we headed off on the 300m assent with an eager Winnie who had not had much walking in the desert near Baza as it was so hot and dusty.

The walk rewarded us we more panoramic views of the mountains, valleys and lakes, and took us through goat herding territory with wild rosemary, thyme and sage growing in the harsh mountain conditions and filling the air with the most amazing aromas. The sounds of crickets and cicadas filled our ears as we walked and the occasional distant donkey broke the air with its awkward Eee Aww.