Very cold today, thermometer was at two degrees this morning.  When we got back at mid morning, it still had not risen above 10.  The day was mainly sunny, though there appeared to be some threatening clouds in the distance.

Today we walked along the river from Jalon, hoping to cross over the river to Alicalali for a drink in a bar.  We eventually found the crossing over the river, only to give up because the water was a little too deep and would have come over the tops of our boots.

The walk took us through lots of vines, olive groves, orange groves and almond groves.  There were some other trees, such as carob, but others were unrecognisable.  Place was teaming with birds, including a hoopoe, an egret, chiffchaffs and Crag Martins.  Some intriguing climbers were on some of the oranges.  They had very large seedpods one of which had sprung open to reveal a multitude of tiny seeds each with a parachute attached.  Parasites?  Who knows.

We retraced our steps back via the Hallelujah Bar to the supermarket and stocked up on more essentials such as gin & mananzilla sherry.

Tonight the meal is some excellent pork meat balls cooked by the Chef.  At least I hope so, as I have blogged before eating!!!