As it's been non-stop since I moved to Spain 3 weeks ago, we decided to have a day to chill out.

So I thought it would be a good opportunity to put the 350 through it's paces.

I travelled about 15 miles from El Algar to Portman via the dirt tracks....however most of the time I didn't have a clue where I was.

I turned off the main road, followed some paths and came across a huge disused quarry which had tracks right across the mountains.

Then I came across the remains of what looked like some sort of mine....this photo could have been taken in Wales.

After getting out of the quarry (eventually) the roads were quite gentle....

Then it started getting a bit more difficult...

It may not look very demanding surface-wise but these switchback bends are every 30 yards with a serious drop on both sides....

I got to the highest point and there were great views across the area...

Then I found out how I had to get down the other side! :da919:

I had about 2 miles of that (most of it on mountain ledges), I finally got to a more gentle terrain approaching Portman.

A nice little run in 18 degree temperatures! So.....do I miss the UK? No fucking chance!

Well Pete it sure looks like your out there making the most of it you lucky b*****d! Glad to see your putting the XT through a pacing

Then I found out how I had to get down the other side! :da919:

Piece of Cake Pete!....I woulda left trenches down that with my XT!

Terrain there looks like a blast on your 350

wow looks mint that

wow looks mint that

....and 14 years old!

And now it's in Spain it'll never rust! I've even seen 25 year old Fiestas in perfect condition here!

WOW that looks like some serious fun! glad to see your setteling in well and using the xt in its home enviroment.