by Eric | Jan 2, 2023 | Destinations, Spain, Uncategorized
We did a little hiking and rock climbing while in Marbella which was only a short 20 minute drive out of town for both. Hiking While in Marbella, the surrounding mountain range, called Sierra Blanca, appears to have only one peak, named La Concha (since it is...
by Eric | Jan 1, 2023 | Spain, Destinations
Since we just arrived back to Portugal in October, we were unable to travel back to the USA for Christmas. We had been spending most of our time renovating the new townhouse we purchased and were ready for a break and change of scenery. So, we decided to hit the...
by Eric | Nov 21, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
Surf Culture in my mind is a relaxed, calm attitude with a childlike enthusiasm for surf and sun. Unfortunately, it seems like the prevailing disposition these days in surfing is a demeaner more like that of a steroidal bully on a rampage. Beginners are derided as...
by Eric | Oct 16, 2022 | Destinations, Greece
According to The Crag, there are 3,950 climbing routes in Kalymnos with most of them being sport routes. The rocky little island is 183 nautical miles southeast of Athens and is located in the Aegean Sea. Interesting, Kalymnos was once known as the sponge trade...
by Eric | Oct 13, 2022 | Destinations, Greece
Athens Greece – The Acropolis! The Acropolis is perched on a limestone cliff overlooking the city of Athens. The area has been inhabited since 4,000 BC but most of the structures were built around 450 BC by the Greek politician and general Pericles. What...
by Eric | Oct 11, 2022 | Destinations, Greece
Athens Greece – Bike Tour The Athens skyscape is dominated by the Acropolis which is the old city center and sits atop a rocky hillside. Around the base are shops and restaurants with pleasant views of the ancient ruins. One good way to get an overview of the...
