Back on it!

[Phdgranny]

We left Javea last Tuesday in a thunderstorm. The rain increased as we went around the Valencia by pass, little did we know what was to come for the poor people behind us and in the little towns nearby. As we headed towards Zaragoza, we passed through some hills. A month earlier it had been baking hot and deep blue skies. Now, there were waterfalls gushing out of the cliffs and across the carriageway. We could see the roads below the motorway were submerged. I am so pleased that Alan pressed on, albeit slowly as if we had stopped we would still be there. Amazingly by the time we reached our chalet in the Pyrenees the sun was shining and we sat outside. Turning on the TV we saw the carnage and devastation that was behind us. We are home now and so thankful.

This morning after 5 days travelling I decided to do a short ‘speed’ run (would be a crawl for many of you!). We really do have to be grateful for being able to get out there and share our journeys.

This picture is from our brief trip through the beautiful Pyrenees.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

what a beautiful picture Phdgranny ..and what a relief to be home and safe? Absolutely terrible the devastation that you left behind..those poor people 🙁

Always, always grateful for everything x

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Beautiful picture! Glad to hear you missed the worst of it, couldn't believe it when I saw the news, all those poor people.

Well done for getting out there and running too 👍🏻

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 Grateful to have you safely home & running! 🏃‍♀️ Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Xx

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate]

That's quite a trip! Very pleased you didn't get caught out in Valencia, the damage it has sustained is horrendous.

It's strange how much the weather changes when you do a long south-north (or vice versa) drive. When you saw the news you must have been relieved to be travelling in the right direction.

That first run after a really long road journey is something quite special isn't it?

Beautiful picture!

[Phdgranny Graduate]

Yes and yes. So glad we didn’t try to stop, our car is 4 wheel drive and quite high so Alan decided best to keep going. Great to stretch my legs this morning

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Home, safe and dry.. and what memories to get you through the longer winter days! Well done on a return run!

[Womaningold]

That sounds like a lucky escape for you! Enjoy your ‘speed’ running.

[Gwenllian1 Graduate]

Oh my goodness. What a narrow escape. We have Spanish friends in Valencia. It is truly dreadful. Welcome home!