No! This is not Mr Henderson!!
The Guadiaro River 
Cueva del GatoFriday 6th June 2008 - Our 10th Wedding Anniversary!
Having kicked around many ideas as what we might do on our wedding anniversary, we decided we would have a quiet day together and take the dogs on what is known as ‘The Walk of Mr Henderson’s Railway’
We started the day with a coffee at the ‘Bar Stop’ in Benaojan Estacion before setting off on our walk along the delightful riverside path of the Guadiaro River in the direction of the hamlet of Jimera de Libar.
It is known as ‘The Walk of Mr Henderson’s Railway’ as he was the British engineer responsible for the construction of the Ronda-Algerciras line. This line runs along the Guadalete valley parallel with the footpath.
One small drama! Nuri decided that she fancied a swim in the river and plunged in not being aware of the strong undercurrent and was immediately swept down stream. Luckily she managed to get back on to the bank just before the river falls away from the footpath. Another 10 yards and we may have lost her! Unfortunately for me, she came ashore into a bramble bush, which I had to fight my way through to get to her. The first time I had worn shorts this year, so you can imagine the state of my legs by the time I had got her out! Bless her!
We returned to Benaojan Estacion and had ‘menu de dia’ at the Bar Stop, which is always delicious and excellent value at just 7 euros per head. I know how to give my wife a good time on her 10th Wedding Anniversary!!
Having kicked around many ideas as what we might do on our wedding anniversary, we decided we would have a quiet day together and take the dogs on what is known as ‘The Walk of Mr Henderson’s Railway’
We started the day with a coffee at the ‘Bar Stop’ in Benaojan Estacion before setting off on our walk along the delightful riverside path of the Guadiaro River in the direction of the hamlet of Jimera de Libar.
It is known as ‘The Walk of Mr Henderson’s Railway’ as he was the British engineer responsible for the construction of the Ronda-Algerciras line. This line runs along the Guadalete valley parallel with the footpath.
One small drama! Nuri decided that she fancied a swim in the river and plunged in not being aware of the strong undercurrent and was immediately swept down stream. Luckily she managed to get back on to the bank just before the river falls away from the footpath. Another 10 yards and we may have lost her! Unfortunately for me, she came ashore into a bramble bush, which I had to fight my way through to get to her. The first time I had worn shorts this year, so you can imagine the state of my legs by the time I had got her out! Bless her!
We returned to Benaojan Estacion and had ‘menu de dia’ at the Bar Stop, which is always delicious and excellent value at just 7 euros per head. I know how to give my wife a good time on her 10th Wedding Anniversary!!
On the way back we visited the Cueva del Gato. This cave measures 4.5km in length and crosses the Sierra de Grazalema, following an underground river which forms huge caverns and underground lakes. As you can see, Nuri and Luna really enjoyed playing in the cool pool under the waterfall at the mouth of the cave.
We ended our day home cracking a bottle of champagne on the patio and witnessing the most fantastic sunset.
I apologise for the boring photographs, but they will act as a record of a very special day in our lives………
I apologise for the boring photographs, but they will act as a record of a very special day in our lives………
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