Went for a bit of a stroll today (for details CLICK HERE) near home with Steve and the old man, en route we stopped to have a look for a geocache (La Cova del Runar de la Mona - GC1HY5A) and this bit of vid was taken while I was mid cache hunt!
Sunday 4 December 2011
Saturday 3 December 2011
Friday 4 November 2011
Film - The Way
Finally managed to see the film 'The Way' staring Martin Sheen - EXCELLENT! really enjoyed it and it brought back a few memories from my own Camino back in 2005.
Wednesday 28 September 2011
FIESTA FEVER !!!
The village is getting into fiesta mood this week with the party officially starting this Friday and continuing until Tuesday.
BONES FESTES A TOTS
BONES FESTES A TOTS
Pede - RIP
In memory of my good friend and fellow adventure hound Pede, who was sadly taken from us this week. So long buddy - Eric
Photo Taken Whilst On A Mufflon Stalking Expedition Back In 2008Friday 9 September 2011
Thursday 8 September 2011
Sunday 24 July 2011
Low Cost Festival 2011 - great weekend and some great music!Wednesday 20 July 2011
Monday 18 July 2011
Kayaking in the Med
Had a great time on Sunday messing around on the Med!
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Saturday 25 June 2011
Rockfall at Pas de la Rabosa
There has recently been rumours of a rock collapse at Pas de la Rabosa (Foxes Pass or Fat Mans Agony) on the north side of the Sierra Aitana. Because this is a popular route with walkers as a means of getting on and off the summit, Eric and I decided that we should go and investigate. From the Font de la Ferrata there are two routes onto the summit, the first (the easier of the two) via the path that leads up to Pas de la Rabosa, or second which goes straight up onto the summit. Being a fairly cool day (around 30°C) we decided to ascend via the direct route and return via Rabosa.
Eric and me on the summit (the highest point in the Alicante province)
Just after coming through the Pas de la Rabosa on our descent, prior to this point we had seen no evidence of new rockfall. Here Eric takes a well earned rest and thinks about his sister Mabel. Click on any of the photos to enlarge.
It was just after this that we discovered that the rumours are true and there has indeed been a significant rock fall. I would not like to have been stood there taking photos when this happened!
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Friday 24 June 2011
Sella Swimming Pool Opens Today
The Sella village swimming pool opens today and will remain open until early September.
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Wednesday 22 June 2011
Canyoning - Baranc de l'Infern
Just got back from a days canyoning with Mick Lomas (one of the more adventurous guests to stay at Casa Blava!) We went to the Barranc de l'Infern which is just over an hour from Sella. Stunning scenery, incredible rock formations and 9 abseils all added up for a great day out, which I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a bit of an adventure.
It was a great time of year to go, with all the pools bar one being dry and the one that was'nt offered a welcome cooling down in the 30°C plus temperatures. The actual canyon took just under 3 hours and the walk out up the river bed and then zig zagging up and ancient stepped Mozarabic path another two where, a well offering cool mountain spring water near the top of the path was a very welcome sight!
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Thursday 16 June 2011
Fiesta de la Burra (Donkey Fiesta)
This Saturday will see Sellas first Fiesta de la Burra (Donkey Fiesta). Like I was, you are probably asking yourself what in the name of all things equine is that all about?Well, this is a fund raising activity being organized by the Sella Fiesta Commission. There will be music, food and drinks available and of course the main event.
My understanding is that part of the plaza Mayor (main square) is to have numbered squares painted on it, participants are then going to be invited to 'buy a square' (or more than one) and then at some point during the day (probably late morning) a donkey will be brought into the plaza. The donkey will then be restricted to the area where the squares have been painted on the floor and participants will have to wait (you're going to love this) until the donkey does a number 2. Whoever has bought the square where the donkey poo lands will be the winner!!!
UPDATE - 19/06/11
Once all 304 squares had been sold (approx 14:00) the donkey was led into the restricted area where we waited, and waited, and waited! This put me in mind of that old English saying, "You can lead a donkey to the square, but you cannot make it sh*t!" Eventually at about 19:30 she obliged and a winner was declared!
More photos / mas fotos - HERE / AQUI
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Tuesday 10 May 2011
New Climbing Sign
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A new sign detailling 110 routes on the main Sella Crag (location, length, grade etc) has been put up in the village car park.
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Thursday 5 May 2011
Ponoig Mountain Summit Walk
Today I took dad and Gill (Round) on a 12Km circular walk, the high point being the summit of the local Mount Ponoig (1183m) I thought that the exercise would do them good! Thats me in the photo on the tippy, tippy top - Eric xTuesday 3 May 2011
Benidorm Low Cost Music Festival 2011
La Casa Blava is still available for the dates 21st to 23rd July, so why not combine the tranquility of Sella with an awesome weekend of live music?
If last year was anything to go by, then with a new bigger venue and spread over three nights instead of two 2011 promises to be even better. Last years festival included such bands as Placebo, The Editors and These New Puritans amongst many others.
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Monday 2 May 2011
Sunday 24 April 2011
HAPPY EASTER
villagehouseinspain wishes you a veryHAPPY EASTER
Milk chocolate eggs and soldiers by Hotel Chocolat - yummy!
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Friday 15 April 2011
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Wednesday 6 April 2011
World Cup On Tour
The World Cup (thats football!) has been doing a tour of Spain and was today in Villajoyosa where you could go and have a look (and a touch) Sunday 13 February 2011
Saturday 12 February 2011
The 127 Hours Affect!
Fine By Day & Snow By Night
Its been a great week for walking here, both in and around Sella. I have done a Val de Arc / Golero combo, the Buddhist Valley and this afternoon a quick Peña de Sella. Every day has been sunny with clear blue skies and (once everything has warmed up) temperatures up in the high teens, perfect walking conditions. It does of course cool down pretty quickly once the sun has set, but I was still surprised this afternoon when coming off the Peña, in shorts and a tee shirt to actually end up walking on snow! MHS
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Thursday 10 February 2011
Add to TomTom
We have now added the 'Add To TomTom' facility to both the Contact and the Location pages on our website. This means that you will be able to add villagehouseinspain.com to your favourites on your TomTom GPS device.how do I to add a comment? CLICK HERE
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Ruta de Cabra!
Cabra SF goat
The popular local Walk 'The Ruta de Agua' (the water route) which starts and finishes in Sella, now has an 2 additional attractions that you may be fortunate enough to encounter as you are doing the circuit. Ronnie and Reggie are 2 goats that have taken up residence at one of the properties you pass by during the walk.
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Sunday 23 January 2011
Fiesta of Saint Anthony
Click to EnlargeSome of you may remember that this time last year Eric made his first visit to the Sella church, Santa Ana as part of fiesta of Saint Anthony. This year was Mabels turn where dressed in her finery (flamenco frock) and along with other animals, she was blessed!
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Saturday 22 January 2011
Bernia Ridge Traverse
Click to EnlargeWith it's eastern end starting near the coast between Altea and Calpe, and stretching for 3.5Km inland the Bernia Ridge is a striking local landmark that is hard to miss as you drive up and down the Costa Blanca.
Starting out at 08:30 myself and 2 friends (Terry & Jim) set off towards the East Summit. After 8 glorious hours which were filled with lots of scrambling, one piece of technical climbing and several abseils as well as never ending, breathtaking 360° views in perfect conditions (cool but with clear blue skies) our Bernia traverse was over. Back at the car with a well earned beer in hand as we looked back up at the ridge Jim described our excursion as 'one of the best days out on the Costa Blanca' (and he's had a few!).
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Monday 3 January 2011
January Challenge 2011
28.8Km Circular Walk Around the Sierra Aitana
This years January Challenge which took part on Monday 03rd attracted higher numbers than any previous year, with participants setting their own challenge and walking varying distances of between 11 and 28Km. We had a perfect day with clear blue skies and sunshine, although it was a bit cool in the shade of the northern side of the Sierra Aitana!
Many thanks to everyone who took part and ROLL ON 2012!!!
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