Travels with my laptop

When is the last time you or your family took a vacation? If it has been a while and you can’t escape out of the country to go mystical places such as Machu Picchu or go on location to learn about famous art areas such as Gaudi’s Barcelona, then there are plenty of alternatives to do with your family right where you are.

You guys can plan on going to the beach. When summer is near you know it is time to hit the beach. It is the perfect place to go for a swim, learn to surf, or to lounge and sun bathe all day long. The family can have endless games of soccer, volleyball, or football. The beach is also a good place to bring you dog. The Zoo is also another great option for children. I personally love going to the zoo to also see the giraffes and monkeys. If you and your family haven’t been to the zoo this year I would highly recommend adding this to your list of fun and inexpensive things to do. If the beach or the zoo has already been done on the last several months, then you should plan a hiking trip. Hiking never gets old, and you can make it a learning experience as well. Hiking, no matter where you live or what country you are in, you can almost always find good hiking trails.

If you can’t find it within your budget to plan family vacations every year, there are always creative ways to still go on vacations with your family even if you stay in your own country, state, or even your own city. You and your family could also start a travel blog so that it can make it a more interactive experience, and it will stir the excitement much like if you were going somewhere exotic.

Rojales Spain is a traditional Spanish village which lies inland from the Guardamar Del Segura, south of Costa Blanca. It is rich with history in which the local inhabitants, both Spanish and foreign, enjoy every day of the week. The River Segura which flows right across the town is its most identifiable feature which has dominated and shaped the history of the town.

Its history can be traced to Spain’s occupation by the Arabs in the 8^th to 13 century. It was founded by the Muslims, and it was them who created the amazing irrigation systems that were used to water the crops of the farmers, the irrigation systems still exist to this day. The irrigation systems have contributed to the town being known for its agricultural products which are mostly oranges and lemons.

An essential Part of the Arab irrigation system built in the earlier centuries, is the Water Wheel, which is surrounded by some vast stonework which helps to protect it from damage that can arise when the river is flooding.

Another prominent feature of the river is the Azud which is dam with stone works. It has a length of 40 meters and a width of 10 meters, it was built in  the 16^th Century and it was specifically built to increase the water level of  River Segura and redirect its flow to the  irrigation channels and to the Water Wheel.

The Gasparito Wells are another features worth visiting. They were built on sandstone in 1920, and they were built to collect rainwater which is extremely precious to the people of Rojales. One of the wells has been transformed into an exhibition site, the other well however is used by the local inhabitants and surrounding villages who collect the rainwater from it.

The Charles III Bridge built in the 18^th century crosses over the river with its 3 extraordinary arches, its definitely a site worth seeing.