There feels an emptiness now that you are gone

 Down the valley we go, but before we discover the nearby Casa Surplace. 23 reviewers average 4.9.  The latest is from two years ago.  Tibo said ‘First time in the b&b but certainly not the last time! Had an incredible time, nice places to eat in the area suggested by the host/hostess. The rooms are very neat and everything is nicely decorated. Very nice breakfast. Unique location with beautiful views.’  The owner was chuffed and replied ‘There feels an emptiness now that you are gone, which means that we also like it, friends for life 🤩🤩 and we are certainly welcome back. People who know that you have to enjoy yourself every now and then because you are hardworking people and you can certainly be proud of you, Tibo, you are a top guest’

I am never sure I could be that worthy.


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Nearby is Casa Lobo Blanco.  Are you up to the standards of the White Wolf. 9 people give it a solid five stars.  Mark was ecstatic.  ‘A top 3 day mtb experience with Kevin. Who knows the area like the back of his hand. Always gives the necessary instructions to descend safely on challenging courses. We will definitely come back to take on the next challenges. Well done Kevin’  Thomas added ‘Kevin lifted our holiday to a new level with his fantastic guidance of our mountain bike rides. A real top and a perfect guide. He could perfectly estimate our level and every day the course became a bit more challenging. If you come to mountain bike in this region it should be obvious to book Kevin as a guide! Thank you very much!’



I’ve not a lot more to say and as we are approaching the castle of castles tomorrow it is time to sleep so we can be fresh and alert on the morrow.











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