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{{pet}}The third route was the first from a book of scenic routes in the Sierra, bought by Elena en marge of a manifestation in Madrid, and the first with [[Inma]] & [[Julio]]. We quickly realized that it would bring us to the [http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorrera_de_Mojonavalle Chorrera de Mojonavalle] which we had visited back in July 2008 with [[Daniele]] and where I almost killed myself, slipping while climbing the waterfall <wz tip="I didn't kill myself thanks to the fall being, after all, from a little height, although I was then in a very steep part; Elena who of course had stayed at the bottom almost had a stroke, but this is from another story.">(?!)</wz> The choice of a wood was motivated by [[Autumn]], and we headed for this popular location where birch trees (''abedules'') mix with pine trees. It had rained a lot the previous days, and many mushrooms enthusiasts were passing by with full baskets. So abundant were the Boletus edulis that we also found enough ourselves for the supper. Another unexpected encounter was with the Spanish celebrity [http://danimateoblog.blogspot.com.es/ Dani Mateo] who was enjoying family moments hiding in a cap that could not however also conceal his peculiar voice (and who tried to climb the waterfall in very much the same foolish and dangerous way I did in 2008). | {{pet}}The third route was the first from a book of scenic routes in the Sierra, bought by Elena en marge of a manifestation in Madrid, and the first with [[Inma]] & [[Julio]]. We quickly realized that it would bring us to the [http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorrera_de_Mojonavalle Chorrera de Mojonavalle] which we had visited back in July 2008 with [[Daniele]] and where I almost killed myself, slipping while climbing the waterfall <wz tip="I didn't kill myself thanks to the fall being, after all, from a little height, although I was then in a very steep part; Elena who of course had stayed at the bottom almost had a stroke, but this is from another story.">(?!)</wz> The choice of a wood was motivated by [[Autumn]], and we headed for this popular location where birch trees (''abedules'') mix with pine trees. It had rained a lot the previous days, and many mushrooms enthusiasts were passing by with full baskets. So abundant were the Boletus edulis that we also found enough ourselves for the supper. Another unexpected encounter was with the Spanish celebrity [http://danimateoblog.blogspot.com.es/ Dani Mateo] who was enjoying family moments hiding in a cap that could not however also conceal his peculiar voice (and who tried to climb the waterfall in very much the same foolish and dangerous way I did in 2008). | ||
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Hiking in la Sierra de Madrid
This is a list of our walks in the Sierra de Madrid. You can download the combined GPX data.
El Cerro de San Pedro
The Cerro de San Pedro is a landmark of the Sierra de Madrid, as it stands alone from the rest of the chain of mountains from the Sistema Central. Its small height and spread out distribution makes it an easy hike. It affords splendid views of the north of Madrid, being so close, and of the rest of the Sierra, around it. After hiking it, we passed by Guadalix de la Sierra and Soto del Real.
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A wall to pass over,
before reaching the top.
Apart from the stunning landscape, what especially takes one's breath away are the colors.
The colors of a desert...
in which the grass didn't completely surrender.
Detail of the vegetation.
With Manzanares el Real in background, and its pantano, it's actually a lot of water.
Colors can even be British like as a result.
Although the major theme is definitely on the yellowish.
On the ochre side of it.
Ochre and stone black.
Here a palette from desert sand, that is actually reddish, and certainly all the variations of chartreuse.
Guadalix, in between two moutains.
The high-speed train bridge, that pierces through the Cerro de San Pedro.
La Cabrera (on the right, the Pico de la Miel and dominating on this shot, the Cancho de la Bola.)
Sierra de Hoyo de Manzanares
On 13 October (2013), with Tizón.
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Abedular de Canencia
On 27 October (2013), with Elena's parents and Tizón.
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The third route was the first from a book of scenic routes in the Sierra, bought by Elena en marge of a manifestation in Madrid, and the first with Inma & Julio. We quickly realized that it would bring us to the Chorrera de Mojonavalle which we had visited back in July 2008 with Daniele and where I almost killed myself, slipping while climbing the waterfall (?!) The choice of a wood was motivated by Autumn, and we headed for this popular location where birch trees (abedules) mix with pine trees. It had rained a lot the previous days, and many mushrooms enthusiasts were passing by with full baskets. So abundant were the Boletus edulis that we also found enough ourselves for the supper. Another unexpected encounter was with the Spanish celebrity Dani Mateo who was enjoying family moments hiding in a cap that could not however also conceal his peculiar voice (and who tried to climb the waterfall in very much the same foolish and dangerous way I did in 2008).
On top of the Perdiguera.
El arroyo del Sestil del Maíllo.
According to this proud gentleman, this is probably the biggest boletus ever found in this area.
A sample of our own collect, frying.
Along the Manzanares
On 1 November (2013). With Elena's parents and Tizón.
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The Yelmo
On 7 December (2013). With Tizón.
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