Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers

- Saturday 5 May: Albir to Benidorm via Sierra Helada

15 intrepid souls followed me along the Sierra Helada in brilliant sunshine whilst the hills inland rumbled with thunder. The spectacular scenery was only outdone by David Harbach's posing and Peter Barraclough's jokes. The 840 metres ascent were too much for some, but too little for Jack Sugden who disappeared in the direction of Calpe at phenomenal speed. Riener was also not to be outdone as he missed the bus to Benidorm and so did the trek twice in an attempt to find us. Back in Albir we consumed refreshments at Coco Loco where the waitress amazed us with mental agility and a trim figure. That's my lot for this year as I am due to be opened up on Monday - see you walking soon- John Mail