To the caves of celebration

 We are going to wander out across the countryside, passing scattered houses and fields of diverse sizes and purposes.    The Venta La Muela is our first stop.  It is LGBTQ+ friendly and woman owned. https://ventalamuela.com/   A week ago James liked it. ‘Great place to eat. Lots of choice and an amazing menu del dia for 14 euros.  3 courses and a drink included!. Lovely friendly helpful staff.’ Ralf was equally moved.  ‘Very large place that is well visited by hikers and mountain bikers. Plenty of space to sit inside. Lots of choices for food and tapas. Great place to come and enjoy lunch after trekking in the nearby mountains.’










Nearby is what is marked on the map as a historic monument. It is a small boat on a roundabout.  We will not bother with the barco antiguo. 



We will end by the Cueva de Los Diaz de Galifa.  It is also marked as a historical landmark.  Isabel wrote ‘We went to see their nativity scene and the truth is that they take the trouble to make it very pretty. For visitors, they put the nativity scene in the cave, and they even put out shortbread cookies in case anyone wants to have some. There are several routes in the surrounding area, such as the water trail. It is worth passing through this town.’




Pedro said much the same ‘The Los Díaz de Galifa Cave, located next to the Paco López Bridge, is used during the Christmas season as a shelter for the Nativity scene in the Los Díaz de Galifa outdoor artisan nativity scene. Residents of Los Díaz de Galifa and the Galifa Association of Christians are fighting to restore this cave and prevent its deterioration due to erosion, as it is an emblem of the aforementioned Rural Center.’



So we will end, thoughtful and wondering what tomorrow will bring.












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