{"id":292,"date":"2009-10-10T07:08:30","date_gmt":"2009-10-10T06:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fotocycle.dk\/paws\/?page_id=292"},"modified":"2009-10-10T07:08:30","modified_gmt":"2009-10-10T06:08:30","slug":"week-39-alabici","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.fotocycle.dk\/paws\/?page_id=292","title":{"rendered":"Week 39: Alabici"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The week started with an event called <em>Alabici<\/em>&#8211;a word play on the name of our city in the local valenciano language, Alacant, and the phrase &#8220;a la bici&#8221;, i.e. &#8220;on the bike&#8221;. In other words, the city had organized a mass bicycle ride through the centre of town. The route was a leisurely 10 km ride, making it possible for people of all ages and abilities to participate. The weather was not looking promising, but about 10.000 people participated nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main<\/strong><br \/>\nReady for action:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39.jpg\" alt=\"L1007787\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nAlternates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 1<\/em><br \/>\nGetting ready for the ride:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt1.jpg\" alt=\"L1007792\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 2<\/em><br \/>\nThe big crowd:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt2.jpg\" alt=\"L1007794\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 3<\/em><br \/>\nAfter the ride, dad&#8217;s help is needed to carry the gear:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt3.jpg\" alt=\"L1007796\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 4<\/em><br \/>\nThe promised rain did materialize during the ride, but people were prepared (or, like me, they did not care):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt4.jpg\" alt=\"L1007797\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Later in the week, we got a couple more rainy days.<\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 5<\/em><br \/>\nThe area near my house is usually filled with children and parents. But not today:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt5.jpg\" alt=\"L1007805\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 6<\/em><br \/>\nR\u00c3\u0192\u00c2\u00ado Seco actually had some water in it, a rare occurrence:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt6.jpg\" alt=\"L1007842\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But then the good weather returned, and I was able to resume my normal activities, including the daily cycling.<\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 7<\/em><br \/>\nSunrise on Muchavista beach:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt7.jpg\" alt=\"L1007839\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 8<\/em><br \/>\nEven though the weather is still warm, the locals do not go in the water after 1st October, so the beaches are almost deserted, especially early in the morning:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt8.jpg\" alt=\"L1007851\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 9<\/em><br \/>\nSoaking up the rays in El Campello harbour:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt9.jpg\" alt=\"L1007860\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 10<\/em><br \/>\nCleaning up after the storms:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt10.jpg\" alt=\"L1007864\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 11<\/em><br \/>\nThe cats in El Campello harbour have a good life:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt11.jpg\" alt=\"L1007834\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 12<\/em><br \/>\nOn Tuesday night, we had our monthly wine tasting at the office:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt12.jpg\" alt=\"L1007812\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The remaining five images are from an exhibition of sculptures by the sculptor Ripoll\u00c3\u0192\u00c2\u00a9s. The are quite striking, and the esplanade along Puerta del Mar provides an ideal setting.<\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 13<\/em><br \/>\nMan:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt13.jpg\" alt=\"L1007869\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 14<\/em><br \/>\nToes:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt14.jpg\" alt=\"L1007868\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 15<\/em><br \/>\nOverall view:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt15.jpg\" alt=\"L1007877\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 16<\/em><br \/>\nWoman and women:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt16.jpg\" alt=\"L1007875\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Alternate 17<\/em><br \/>\nRunner and runner:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"uploads\/2009\/39alt17.jpg\" alt=\"L1007876\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The week started with an event called Alabici&#8211;a word play on the name of our city in the local valenciano language, Alacant, and the phrase &#8220;a la bici&#8221;, i.e. &#8220;on the bike&#8221;. In other words, the city had organized a mass bicycle ride through the centre of town. 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