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The Wild Asparagus Hunters are Out and About

It´s that time of year. Cars parked in odd places, the solitary person - usually a man, popping up above a bank or from behind an olive tree. The hunters of the wild aparagus are here. The plentiful rain scattered with a day or two of sunshine has brought them out in droves. Some have their route, others instinctively know where to go. They appear, walking back to their cars, with a huge bundle of foot long green spears of asparagus. And off they go, probably not to be seen for another year - or another week if the rain continues. No matter how hard the shoots try and hide the older men hunt them down with stick in hand, to fob off the spiky old growth, and uncover the tender new stems of wild asparagus. Everyone has their favourite way of cooking them but the most common seems to be in a Tortilla - the thick Spanish potato omelette to which you can add anything that comes to hand - or is hunted down. My one or two shorter stem finds don´t come close to the experienced hunters catch. I...

Sierra de la Pandera, highest point of Sierra Sur de Jaen

La Pandera at 1872 m is the highest point of the Sierra Sur de Jaen, a long winding road leads up to an old military base from which the Rock of Gibraltar can be seen. In the distance, right in the middle the Santa Catalina Parador is just visible.


One of the many beautiful spots to visit from our holiday home Casa El Reguelo for walkers, cyclist and fabulous views.


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