Chapter 2 After Storm Gloria
Nerja Spain Wednesday January 22nd, 2020
In the last 5 days, Storm Gloria has passed from the northeast part of Spain into France. During its slow progress, the drought that Andalusia, Spain was suffering has ended, with light rainfalls on the weekend and Monday, and then heavier rainsfalls yesterday and today, with lots of thunder today. The storm's centre passed far to the north, so we only had one day of strong winds, though nothing like the 130 km/hr winds, with snow and rain on the east coast of Spain. Just before sunset (18:30 PM), the heavy rains moved out, as Gloria continues its westward trek, I went out and took a few photos.
Looking from the aqueduct towards the east, clouds breaking
The farms in Nerja welcome the rain. We expect a lot of green and blooms in the next week. The birds were also welcoming the much needed rain.
The aqueduct was bone dry on our arrival January 15th, You can see the water in it now which we expect to increase over the next few days as water flows from the SIerra Tejeda (mountians in the background).
The fig in the foreground is sure to burst with leaves and the Tejeda peaks will reappear in the coming days.
This Almond's blooms couldn't wait for the rains. Lots of bees were pollinating these flowers. A big crop will result.
Almond blooms.
Burriana Beach, Balcon Europa, and the lights on as the sun sets at Nerja. This view towards the west sees the last of the heavy clouds on their way towards Gibraltar. This view of Nerja, Spain from the cliffs to the east of the city. Note the light blue roof in the centre of the photo is the roof of Ayo Restaurant.
Another view of Burriana Beach.
This is the view to the east from the cliffs. The Mediterranean has gone almost quiet.
The surf crashing beneath me. My fear of heights prevented a closer look!
The beach below me, towards the west. Balcon Europa is seen in the centre right of the photo.
As i returned to the villa, you can see pools of water on a road which rarely shows water, as it is gravel and sand. The Almond, and the SIerra Tejeda visible, as are the buildings in the east part of Nerja.
Pico del cielo (1650M) is above the cloud base. It snowed up there all day.
