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The Forts Moclin was Lulu's favourite walk

Fantastic Friday Civil War Forts and a walk with a Spanish Dog

January 31, 2014 By Jan Robinson 14 Comments

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When I think about our Spain, Morocco and LISBON journey in 2012, my packing fingers get itchy.

Our 2.5 weeks house and dog sitting experience in the hills an hour from Granada was a dream.  LULU the heart stealing dog was our charge, or was that the other way around?  In any case I for one was smitten.  She was like an only child with her routine of walks, meals, treats and tick checks (maybe not a child).   When it was cold outside we turned the heater on and she curled up beside me, when it was warm we followed the sun together around the courtyard, her on the warm pebbles right beside my chair.  There is no doubt she was a woman’s dog.

But our real bonding came at walk time.  I mentioned the hills right… we walked up-down-over-around and across hills three times every day.  One of those walks I christened The Forts, to distinguish it from Morning, Pine Forest, Snake and I refuse to walk up that hill walk.

The Forts were used in the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 between the Nationalists (Franco) and the Republicans.  When this walk was not covered in atmospheric cloud it offered I want to stay here forever views.    I think it was also frequented by IBEX because Lulu (some kind of hunting dog me thinks) was always eager to get there and reluctant to leave.   She came with a she bails up cats and Ibex  warning from her owner and  I would like to add a she chases snakes warning to that as well.

The Civil War Forts, Moclin, Andalucia

The Forts Moclin was Lulu's favourite walk

Have a Fantastic Friday –  I am dreaming of Spanish Lulu – but feel free to leave a message, tweet, facebook share, Pin It or Google+ it – you won’t disturb me at all 🙂

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About Jan Robinson

Jan Robinson writes about travel on her Budget Travel Talk blog. A solo traveller in her teens, for the last 40 years Jan has travelled through Australia, Asia, Europe, Turkey and New Zealand with her husband. They specialise in road trips, caravanning and Independent travel without spending a fortune. Her favourite destination is Turkey and she is currently dreaming of Myanmar and Mexico.

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  1. Krista

    January 31, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    What a beautiful spot. 🙂 How lovely to have a dog to keep you company! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jan

      February 1, 2014 at 10:06 am

      Such a beautiful dog and so full of character. She was like an old lady who knew what she wanted and expected from life. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Bronwyn Joy

    February 1, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Sounds like a good way to experience a place – dog and house sitting! You’d definitely see a different side.

    Reply
    • Jan

      February 1, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      Yes, I hope we get to do more house and pet sitting in the future 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mike

    February 2, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Oh my gosh this post made my day because you included the link to Lulu, Jan! She’s absolutely adorably cute! My dad taught history in high school for some 30 years I love that as well. Going back to look at Lulu again. Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jan

      February 2, 2014 at 9:00 am

      It was only when I did this post Mike that I realized I have not done one on Lulu. I have heaps of photos of her and the countryside so I intend to do one soon. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Marisol

    February 4, 2014 at 3:02 am

    Lulu sounds adorable and special. I’m sure she made your house sitting experience more enjoyable. I can understand why you miss her. The walk to the Fort sounds spectacular.

    Reply
    • Jan

      February 4, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      It was a dream house-sit and we were so lucky they chose us. Thanks for commenting Marisol.

      Reply
  5. Muza-chan

    February 4, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    Beautiful place…

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    • Jan

      February 5, 2014 at 8:09 am

      It really was Lily 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lisa Wood

    February 13, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Okay – do you need any help with your luggage when you return to Spain? Seriously 🙂
    That dog sounds so cute, and a great way to explore the area – walking up such steep hills is a great way to exercise!

    Reply
    • Jan

      February 13, 2014 at 7:21 pm

      I would go back to Spain in a flash Lisa. It is a fantastic country and Lulu was special 🙂

      Reply
  7. Corinne

    February 14, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Sweet story, but I was looking for a photo of the pooch!

    Reply
    • Jan

      February 15, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Hi Corinne, There was a link on LULU that takes you to a post that has a photo of her. 🙂

      Reply

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