We were fortunate to go and visit some friends in Mallorca Last week. They live in the very picturesque village of Biniaraix which is just outside the town of Soller in the North west of the island. The area is very mountainous and we managed to get out for some short walks. I was carrying our daughter on my back in a back carrier but she is starting to get heavy. She still takes some convincing that walking is good for her - but it keeps me fit carrying on extra 3 stone up the hills!
The above 2 photos show the village Fornalutx which is only a short walk from Biniaraix.
I managed to sneak out for a short up the 'Baranc', which is a fantastic gorge. There is a cobbled path that snakes its way up into mountains, crossing the river occasionally. This is an old pilgrims route from the coast at Peurta Soller to the monastry at Lluc. It's an amazing path for running on as it never get too steep for too long. I didn't manage to get to the top of it in the time I had, but still had a great time. The weather was ideal for walking and running as it wasn't too hot and you could run in shorts and T-shirt. We're going back in the summer with some friends when the weather should be way too hot for running!
