Magic May Motoring

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Ken Cotton organised the May run and thankfully conditions could not have been better – bright sunshine but not too hot, through countryside sparkling and green after the recent rains, quite a contrast to the run Ken did in April last year (see Archives)!

He and Lorraine drove the route in their open TR6 and the majority of members also brought out their sports cars on this occasion.

 

 

A truly stunning collection turned up at the Monda start, Mercedes, Morgan, Austin Healey, MGB, TR, Cobra, Porsche – a real feast for classic enthusiasts' eyes, in a rainbow of colours and all with gleaming paintwork.

New members Kate and Alan introduced us to their beautiful 1973 E-Type Jaguar and there were some interesting saloon cars too, amongst these was Nick's 1963 Rover P3 "Rosie" sporting brand new paintwork.

 

 

 

 

 

From Monda the cars drove up to Alozaina, where thankfully the roads had been repaired, the patches of new tarmac were much in evidence and reminded drivers just how bad the extensive rain damage had been.

Then they turned off to Casarabonela along a beautiful winding route where the views were stunning and the roadsides thick with spring flowers, red splashes of crimson poppies, dark pink oleanders, delicate light pink flowers and everywhere masses of bright yellow on taller bushes and low growing plants.

These are routes to be enjoyed when they are at their best in springtime, hard to believe that in a few short weeks the fields will be brown and the flowers all gone to seed and dead in the summer heat!

There was a coffee stop at the Casaron de Bonela on the main road below the town where there is extensive and safe parking.

What a fabulous picture the cars made against the backdrop of the pueblo blanco and the sierras above.

 

 

Then, after another briefing, it was off down the Guadalhorce valley through Pizarra, Cartama and Alhaurin el Grande where drivers could sample the brand new road down to Fuengirola which took so long to complete.

Most impressive but watch your speed since the speed limits vary greatly and speed traps are an ever-present danger!

 

 

The final stop was at the WOK bar in Fuengirola – a new experience for some club members and one that proved extremely popular.

Parking was easy and secure and after a long and challenging drive it was a pleasant change not to have to wait for lunch to be served which, as we all know, can take a long time on Saturdays. And no-one was counting how many times you went back for more (or were they?)!