We were a little tired this morning (Sunday) following an extremely late night at the Cómpeta feria (actually very tired and a little jaded after getting to bed at 4:00 am and our animal alarm going off at 7:00 am). Consequently poor Roly didn’t get his early morning walk. But no fear, a treat was in store – for all of us – when we decided to take a late morning trip to ‘la Fàbrica de la Luz’, a beautiful recreation area alongside the river Turvilla, about 3 km from the village of Canillas de Albaida and the same distance from our house.
Although it is a well used facility, with lots of shade and picnic areas, it is often possible to be in this beautiful area entirely alone. This morning there were a couple of cars parked up, but no-one in sight and we spent an extremely pleasant time throwing sticks into the river for the dog and generally enjoying our surroundings amongst the oleander trees.
But, please don’t tell anyone about our oasis of delight – we don’t want too many people visiting and spoiling the peace.
Background music by Antonio Forcione ‘Alhambra’
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Yes Maggie it’s our best kept secret too!
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As soon as it cools off a bit we shall have to meet for another of those wonderful picnics.
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Understood! I was always quite indignant if I found anyone at “my” spot on the river below the farm where I grew up.
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It’s funny how we get a bit proprietorial about our special places.
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OH Maggie – I’ve never been here. Must put that right very soon 🙂
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As soon as it cools down, we must meet there for a picnic
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Hi Magwood,
Stop posting items like this please. They make me jealous and I may stop reading them altogether.
Great stuff with a beautiful flavour of Spain. I cannot wait to get back to the Camino and discover a few similar places.
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Don’t stop reading please Sean. I see you are off again soon – two in one year – you really do have the bug!
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Spent many a magic afternoon there Maggie.
PS another secret – Aden is there permanently now too (wink)!!!!!!!!
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And I thought it was my secret Maggie! Our grandkids are on there way over and it´s their favourite place too! Won´t tell a single soul, promise!
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Might bump into you there Katherine, my grandson will be here soon and it is also his mum’s favourite place.
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I forgot to proof read my entry, don´t want you to think I can´t spell “their”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Haha, didn’t even notice until you pointed it out!
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Thank you. This is such a gorgeous spot. I promise not to tell. ❤
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Thanks Tess – but judging by these comments it isn’t such a secret after all!
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But no-one will TELL. 😀 😀 😀
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Hi Maggie, we regard it as our secret place as well, we were there with the grandchildren just last week, had it all to ourselves, they thoroughly enjoyed it and wanted to “stay here forever”.
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Agree, it is one of the most tranquil places to be in! Like you we don’t tell anyone!!!!!
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; )
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Oh goodness. How many hours we spent at “The Fabrica”. We used to get together with friends and have a bbq there and cool off.! Again, thanks for the memories.
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You’re very welcome, it seems to be a favourite place for so many people, and yet I hardly ever see anyone I know there, unless by arrangement!
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