January 14th, sun is out, 60+ degrees, and we feel it is time for our hike to the top of the hill. If we wait any more, we may not be able to do it. Rain will be arriving tomorrow and it looks like it will last almost to the day we leave. At the top of the hill, is a large cross that we noticed the first night we were here. At night, it is lit up so that all the city of Benidorm can see it. It took us about 45 minutes to reach the cross. After leaving the campground, we headed into town, grabbed a left turn and started our climb up. Fortunately we could follow the road all the way. It was steep and twisting, but at least it was smooth. About 75 feet above the road, stood the cross, so we found a dirt and rock path to take us to the top. What a stunning view!!! Then wouldn’t you know it, Louise saw that there was another trail heading off across another hill that over-looked the sea. The decision was made, off we go. Fortunately, we had stopped by one of the markets and picked up our lunch at a British deli. When we arrived at the summit of the second hill (Hell, it was a MOUNTAIN !!!), we took a few minutes of rest time and had ate our lunch. I brought a steak pie and Louise had a chicken and mushroom …both were terrific and filling. The cliffs were a beautiful sight as they dropped straight down hundreds of feet into the Med. The water was so clear, blue-green, and very calm. The cliffs that we looked down on, looked like gold as they entered the surf. Then, as we turned and looked back, we had a marvelous view of Benidorm, the beach, and the mountains surrounding it. Now, what goes up must go down… it was time to head back down. Toes being pushed to the end of our shoes, a small rock or pebble slips out from a secure foothold, and the sun directly in your eyes…IT WAS GREAT !!! We did have a good time, a little tired, but a good time. Unfortunately, as we sit here tonight, Louise has come down with a cold. Hopefully, with a little luck I can dodge the “cold germs” long enough to get back to Seattle in good health….then they can have me.