Mazarron and surroundings

We had a lovely drive out on Sunday 22^nd, visiting Mazarron, Bolneuvo and the surrounding area beyond Cartagena.

Along the coast at Isla Plana

Sunshine greeted us as we woke so we thought, an ideal day to go sightseeing. With a packed lunch and drink off we headed through Cartagena and out through the mountains beyond. With many almond trees in full blossom the scenery was lovely and we visited a couple of campsites for future use perhaps before ending up at Bolneuvo near Mazarron port.

Bolneuvo beach

Here there are some strange rocks that have been carved naturally by wind and rain action to give the shapes they are today. We had actually visited here a number of years ago when staying with friends but had not remembered it until we saw them again.

Rock formations at Bolneuvo

On the day after we drove to the top of the La Manga strip to see the unusual bridge at its end. We've no idea why it was built like this but just like the shape. The great challenge is to ride a bicycle over it.

Bridge at the end of La Manga strip


On our way home we stopped at Cabo de Palos harbour for coffee and tostados
 

Not a bad spot for coffee.

Picked up a hire car today

We thought that with the poor weather we have had lately we would rent a hire car for a week to get out and about a bit. We picked it up from San Javier airport after getting a lift there with some friends.

While at the top end of the Mar Menor we visited Santiago de la Ribera and enjoyed a stroll along the promenade in the sunshine.

Sue on the seafront at Santiago de la Ribera

Licor 43 quiz

Last night a rally quiz was held, sponsored by Licor 43 which is produced at Cartagena, not far from La Manga. It is quite a sweet syrupy drink but is lovely when mixed with condensed milk and hot coffee. 

Sue calls it her ‘happy drink’ so was delighted when we won the quiz and had to share two one litre bottles with the rest of the team.  As two didn’t drink it worked well as there was also a set of six glasses which they were happy to have.

 

This morning I had strict instructions to get some condensed milk and by mid morning we were sitting in the sun enjoying our Asiatico coffee, Mmmm lovely

Our better looking team members receiving our prizes from the two Rally Stewards either end of row.