Rosemary, David, Pat and Jan at the start of the walk
We stopped just before Murla to look around the deserted restraurant. It opened about a year ago, and cost €1 million. The owner was not "legal" and it was eventually closed down and he was bankrupt. The place is now abandoned.
From Murla we took the road to Orba Castle
Just before we started to climb Orba hill
Pat, Jan, David and Rosemary
The road comes to an abrupt end, and provides a lovely view towards Orba
David and Rosemary as we start to climb
The first part of the walk is over large rocks, and it was this part we wanted to check would be OK for the Monday Club
Half way up
Rosemary making good progrress
We soon join the track we usually use
Pat just before reaching the top
There is always plenty of choice of good picnic site at the top
Rosemary and Jan at the top
David did tell me the name of these butterflies, but I have forgotten. Orba Castle seems to be a favourite with them, as we saw them last time as well.
Taking a well deserved rest
We had a good break before starting the return journey
One final photocall before we start down
Back in the vally, its a long, but easy, walk back to Parcent
Back home, what better than a nice cup of tea!
We agreed that it would be a good walk for the Monday Club, but that it might be best to do the actual climb in two groups.
