The last instalment of Rich and Jeff’s Spain adventure.
The terrain gradually became flat and easier. Walking through towns like Pilar de la Horadada, Los Alcazares, Los Nietos we decided to give ourselves a 'treat' and follow the coast rather than the road.
In this area, much of the land has been 'saved' from development, because it is owned by the military, just like Salisbury plain in England. These unlikely places have become havens for wildlife.
Finally, we reached La Manga, after spending nine days walking. Upon arrival we were interviewed by the 'Brit' weekly paper, Costa Blanca News and picked up by Ramon, Coordinator of SEO programmes and two of his assistants, for a reception, meal and nature presentation at Cabo de Palos nature centre.
After the event, Ramon drove us back to link up with a bus to take us back to 'base camp 'in Torrevieja, neither of us cherished being stranded in La Manga; too much concrete for my soul to take!
During the trip, all the members of SEO in Spain have been wonderful, so professional and passionate about their nations’ birds. Thank you to you all who have supported us in many and varied ways, to make this idea become a reality. I am planning next years operation, as we speak!
God bless you and wildlife everywhere, Rich Harris & Bill Jeffery