WAGS 11.04.2018: Bravura - (Cropped version) by Rod

We were actually in the Algarve for this walk, but having arrived home at 0130am on the morning of the walk we decided to forego the delights of the Bravura after weeks of rain for the pleasures of the marital bed - for sleeping of course! We did however join the valiant walkers for a quick bifana at the end to catch up on scuttlebutt, and pre-empt having to lead a walk next Wednesday. The time honoured method of nominating a leader from those who weren't there was observed, and many thanks John for volunteering.
     Again, the walk was light on photographic majesty, despite Antje admitting she knew how to use the camera on her phone, so here are the ViewRanger stats and the Leader's brief summary to complete the record.  I am confident that with John leading next week and hopefully Myriam and myself participating, you can anticipate a photo-rich blog full of wit, observation and shrewd comment.

Weatherwise a threatening day....cold wind and the odd shower but a lot better than the day  before!

Nevertheless Ingrid, Janet, Peter, Terry & Jill, Chris & Antje, Yves and Rod turned up......Tony and Frank were going to but didn't.  The cafe at Bravura was, as to be expected,  closed ( well the door was open and 3 staff were there but disinclined to serve anything before 10.00). In the event dear Janet...ever thoughtful...turned up with a large flask of coffee and biscuits.

Thus fortified we set off along the waterside track round the lake. Well some of it was track and some was water...huge puddles and flowing rivulets. Somehow nobody fell in! Just as we had ascended to the plateau above we were struck by a short sharp shower....fortunately the only one during the walk. Although contemplating an extra loop the leader opted for a shorter version...perhaps in compensation for Terry's bumper edtion the previous week.....which barely reached WAGS guidelines.

We repaired to our usual Odeaxere  cafe where we were greeted by Paul and Myriam who obviously couldn't wait to show off their latest Salomon and Merrell footware..(bit on the bright side perhaps!)....or maybe couldn't wait to tuck into genuine tostas once again.