Walking Around Amadorio Lake...

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I don't like cold... I think I said that a couple (of dozens šŸ˜ƒ) of times... I wasn't like that before when I lived in a much colder place... I didn't know for better... When I moved to live in Spain, it wasn't because of the weather, but that was a huge bonus... Yes, we do have over 300 sunny days in a year, it's not too hot in the summer, and we don't have snow and temperatures under zero... But, when winter comes, we have strong winds, and we have high humidity (during the whole year) which in combination with the wind creates a much colder feeling... And like everyone else in this globe, we have shorter daylight time during the winters...

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That last one probably hurts me the most... In spring and summer, I usually go for walks in the afternoons... I do most of my work in the mornings and late at night so that I can do the walks during the afternoon, but in winter it's not like that... As there is no daylight (and sun) after 6 PM, the temperature drops rapidly and it's not that "cozy" to go for a walk... So, I skip one day, and go for a walk every second day... and I skip 2 days in a row, then 3 days... Then I get sick and I don't leave my home for a week!!!

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After some time, my blog page looks like it looks right now... Crypto content is all over the place... It's not that it's bad, but I like to share some nature stuff too... It's relaxing me and I know that many of you like that too!!! So, I went into my "history folders" to search for photos from the past... At least, I can remind myself how it was and maybe motivate myself to go out again!!!

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So, I found this great collection of photos that I took from a walk that I did exactly a year ago, in November 2022! You can see in the photos the Amadorio Lake, near Villajoyosa, Spain... It is one of my favorite places for a walk, but as it's not that close to my home, I used to go there maybe 4-5 times per year...

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It is an artificial lake as you can see from the photo below, it has a big dam built around 60 years ago... The water is used as a supply of tap water for two cities, Villajoyosa and Benidorm... Despite being an artificial lake, nature around it is still astonishing...

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As it doesn't have some historical monuments around, or a museum, bar, etc. there aren't too many visitors and tourists... As a matter of fact, after a 2-hour walk, we would meet maybe 3-4 persons in total... The dam itself isn't architectured to be under heavy load, so the road that goes over it is closed to traffic... Because of that, the roads that are leading to it, from both sides, almost don't have traffic at all! Exactly what I like! šŸ˜ƒ

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The day was perfect for taking these wide landscape shots which I did, but unfortunately, after filtering out, there weren't too many left... Also, I like to take these closeups, like you can see below, with the pinecone...

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There is an asphalt road that goes around the lake (photo below), but you can also go offroad and get closer to the lake finding these "secret" trails through the woods and reed...

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When you can take photos of LONG shadows, you know that it is autumn... šŸ˜ƒ It was getting dark, and around this point, we decided to go back toward our car...

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Oh, I remember now! The main idea for this walk was to take photos of the carob tree as I had an idea of creating a post about this magnificent tree (which I still haven't done!!!)... A lot of trees look like this one (photo above)... Almost dead, but still not giving up!!! New branches are growing, but I have no idea from where, as the trunk looks completely dead... That's the reason why I like it! It's never giving up!

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The girl with an Ecency bag taking photos of nature... šŸ˜ƒ

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As there are hills around, there are also two short tunnels from both sides of the bridge/dam... As with any other tunnels (especially if they are abandoned, without traffic), they are dark, full of graffiti, and stinky... šŸ˜ƒ So, I didn't take photos inside them...

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Don't know why these flowers were there, but I suppose the reason was some unfortunate event from the past...

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What would be a post by ph1102 if there weren't "sunrays-going-through-trees" photos? šŸ˜‚ I had a couple more like this, but this was the best one... :)

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This banner contained information about the dam and its surroundings, plants, and animal life, but as you can see, it got forgotten, and after that, vandalized by people...

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The last look at the lake, and going back home before it gets dark... I hope you enjoyed this short walk! I did, even a year after I took it!!! šŸ˜ƒ

Thank you for your time,

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What beautiful landscapes, man. Enjoying nature with your wife. Every moment with your life partner is quality time :)

Thank you! It is a great place for a pleasant afternoon walk... Out of the city, peaceful and calm... Just as I like it... :)

Have a great Sunday, my friend!

YOu have lot warm sun there :)) .... and all this landscape looks good, I have no mountains here in Estonia , only light trees and bushes everywhere :)))

These photos were taken last year in November, but it is very similar weather at the moment, too... We are lucky that we have the sea on the one side, and the mountains on the other side... Everyone can pick what like more... :)

Sounds good what sea :)) .... here I have to drive some 180 km to get see some sea water what ice :))

Bonito paseo, el embalse ademĆ”s de servir para algo prĆ”ctico es un buen lugar para pasar el dĆ­a absorbiendo la energĆ­a del agua y de la naturaleza que la rodea. šŸ¤—
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Si, asi es... Tenemos suerte que no hay much trafico y turistas... Se parece como naturaleza mas virgen... šŸ˜ƒ

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Wow these landscape photos are amazing! Love them!
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Thank you! I managed to take 2-3 good photos! šŸ˜ƒ

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I don't like cold either :) Winter has become a burden for me, can't wait tge sunny and warm/hot days. I think, I should move to the south of Turkiye. It might be the same as Spain šŸ˜„

If you go there once, you will probably never go back home... lol... Something similar happened to me... šŸ˜‚
It's so easy to get used to better and spoil yourself... :)

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It looks like quite nice out there and I don't like the cold as much either, but I prefer that over the heat. At least I can put on more clothes. As for hidden trials, I generally try to skip them. I would be afraid of getting lost.

Hehehehe... there was not too much chance to get lost here... as the valley isn't that big and you get a clear picture of where you are when you climb on a bigger hill...

Almost dead, but still not giving up!!! New branches are growing

Maybe that tree understands that giving up means death (cutting it downšŸ˜…) well, that explains how we should all thrive in life. Always aiming to grow and not giving up. I like the tree for that feature.

That's exactly why I like it so much! It never gives up!
From that old trunk, new, young branches are growing over and over again...

I love cold a lot. Thereā€™s a way I feel when everything or everywhere is cold. I always feel good. Anyway, I love the pictures
They are beautiful

Thank you! It looks like a lot of people like cold... šŸ˜ƒ I'm in the minority... šŸ˜œ

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Absolutely loved the glimpse into your walk around Amadorio Lake, Spain! šŸ˜ The tranquility captured in your photos is mesmerizing. It's fascinating how nature, even in artificial settings like the dam, maintains its beauty.

By the way, I'm from Venezuela, and recently, I had the chance to witness a breathtaking landscape from the skies while paragliding. If you're interested, feel free to check out my post on the experience. Nature truly has a way of rejuvenating the soul, no matter where you are. Keep sharing these fantastic moments!

Thank you for your comment!

I had the chance to witness a breathtaking landscape from the skies while paragliding

Now you got me curious... Will go and check your post right away!

I don't like the cold either, well....I think so. My point of comparison does not exist because Cuba is an eternal summer šŸ¤£, but when the temperature has rarely gone down, I don't like it.

The place looks beautiful! Hopefully and you are willing to go out again even if you change the schedule of the walks. Happy Sunday.

Cuba is an eternal summer šŸ¤£, but when the temperature has rarely gone down, I don't like it.

What are the temperatures during the year in Cuba? The same in the summer and the winter or there is a slight difference?

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The average annual temperature in Cuba should be around 25Ā° C. The relative humidity is quite high. In the summer months the days are very hot, registering 35 degrees and even a little more. In the "winter" months the day is a little cooler and at night it gets a little cooler. We are almost in December and today in Havana we have had 24Ā° almost all day, it will drop in the early morning to 22Ā°. For tomorrow afternoon 29Ā° is forecast. For us 3 days below 15Ā° is extreme cold šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£.

heheheh... I like those numbers! It would suit perfectly for me... šŸ˜‚


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That's a really cool and weird pinecone, I have never seen something like this :D
It looks like it has many eyes on it.
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It is a young pinecone, after a few months it will "turn" into the "ordinary" pinecone that we all know... šŸ˜‰

I like winter over here, mostly it is just for a month or two, but it feels very relaxing, because the Summer is quite hot and average temperatures go over 40 C and unbearable humidity just kills.

I like your town and beauty around it, it quiet and serene out there.

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Everything over 35 in the summer is a lot, and if you add humidity it gets even worse... We have temperatures like that, but maybe a few days in a year... Usually, it is around 30-33 in the summer...

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Que belleza de lugar. Me gustarĆ­a mucho estar ahĆ­ šŸ˜ƒ

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Too bad the information was vandalized,
But the scenery of the dam was so nice, would be nice to fish there. : )
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Oh, you can fish there, but it's a bit complicated with a fishing license... I do have one and I'm usually going fishing to another lake, as on this one, I have to have the license that I already have and I would have to buy another one, a daily license, specifically for this lake...

And, tbh. the other lake has more fish than this one... šŸ˜ƒ

So you need a fishing license over there for each place? That is interesting because here we can just go anywhere with the fishing rod, and start casting it wherever we feel like it.
But of course not in someone's fish pond, you might get in trouble fishing in someone's fish pond. haha !LOLZ

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We have 1 fishing license for the "area" where I live, to be more exact, for the Valencian region, but some lakes (like this one) require additional daily permits... The other one, that I like more, doesn't... So I don't need anything more than my regular license...

Sound weird, but those are the rules...

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I love frost and snow, when there is no wind and there is sun. And I noticed that when I walk every day, I donā€™t catch a cold, probably, walking strengthens the immune system.

I noticed that too! Walking is very healthy for our body, and if you can do it somewhere in nature, in fresh (not polluted) air, that's an additional bonus!

Great article and very well managed shots!

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Thank you! Those words coming from you have a lot more weight! šŸ˜ƒ

I myself am very fond of going to such a scenic place. Going here, seeing the mountains, seeing the water and seeing many special things, one's mind relaxes a lot.

It is relaxing to spend time in such a place... I'm glad that you liked it!

Yeah you are right.

I'm looking out the window right now, the wind is blowing and the temperature is around zero...
Brrr.
I'm going to freeze now when I go to work šŸ˜€
Just a little bit to warm up to your pictures. Beautiful landscape of the lake. Even though it is November, considering that the lake is near Valencia (where I was a tourist at the end of November 2019), I remember sitting on the seashore in short sleeves and drinking coffee.
In the picture with a shadow, I see that you are wearing bermuda shorts šŸ˜€
Bless you, the climate there is phenomenal, especially for us, who don't like cold weather.

In the picture with a shadow, I see that you are wearing bermuda shorts šŸ˜€

Hahahaa... You spotted that right... This year we have very similar weather and I do wear shorts these days too... It is a bit chilly in the shade, but you can easily sunbathe at the beach...

Valencia has great beaches too and we went a couple of times to walk around and to meet some friends...

Have a great week and wish you a sunny day! :)

Thanks for the wishes for a sunny day, but today there is none of that. cold, cloudy with occasional rain and wind šŸ„¶ Only snow and ice are missing.
That's my reality for the next few months...

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