Cabezo de la Cabra

"I return to this mountain after five years, this time with some friends and using a path on the south side of the peak, which begins at the place called Cuesta de la Cabra. The climb is continuous and this slope is covered with bushes adapted to drought, among which live flocks of partridges that take flight as we approach. Some flowers and swallowtail butterflies indicate that spring is near while we like to see the Mediterranean in the background on a clear day. We make a direct descent down an insane slope that forces us to hold on to some bushes to avoid falling and we laugh while we joke about possible ways to get down." — franciscobirruezo • Feb 18, 2024

"I drive about 60 miles to the starting point of the route. This place is located at kilometer 7 of road RM D13 near Aguilas. I pass by Cabezo de Los Mayorales and to the right begins a narrow path that continues southwest and goes through the crest of the Sierra. It reminds me of a roller coaster always going up and down, but walking. There are few shadows to take refuge so I drink water frequently. Near the Cabezo de La Cruz I see some half-dead cactuses that remind me that I walk through semidesertic terrain. I see butterflies, partridges and ocellated lizards, also beetles and other insects. I have a long time to get home, I drive at 55 miles per hour, on the radio you hear a preacher from the Bronx talking about Jacob. It occurs to me that the world seems small and yet it is infinite." — franciscobirruezo • Mar 9, 2019