Hola Español........

 
Hubby got a chip on his windscreen coming home from sisterP's two weeks ago and thankfully it wasn't a problem, however parked in direct sun at the pub last Thursday caused it to crack, and the crack grew longer. He couldn't get it replaced under insurance conditions before our holiday so he's reluctantly changed our airport carpark booking from his car to mine. 

Saturday Daughter asked Hubby to hang a door (gifted by Son from his house refurbishment). Of course nothing is ever straightforward is it? The door was a lot shorter than the frame, as she wanted it to cut the draft it would be useless, so Hubby came home, found some wood, went back and with all his self taught carpentry knowledge he extended the door for a perfect fit. 

Son and fiancé with their dog will be moving into our house for some of the time we are away, firstly to dog sit for Daughter and also to be out of their house when the staircase gets ripped out and replaced. Therefore these few days before we go have all been housework so it's clean and tidy throughout. Housework for me always benefits from frantic motivation! 

Sunday evening and Hubby went out for a curry with a couple of bloodrunners. Of course Hubby isn't part of that now and this was arranged because another member had left and moved to Italy with this a rare visit back. I don't eat curry, I won't even sit in an Indian restaurant, I really really don't do curry so it's a treat for Hubby and thankfully he didn't come home stinky! 

Quite a relaxed Monday. Everything on the spare bed ready went into the cases easily and both weighed well under the cabin bag limit. 

Noisy fun coffee morning for eight of us and another neighbour has arranged to host it next Monday while we are away. 

Nails appointment for the afternoon. Amusingly my technician had forgotten and was gardening (thank goodness she hadn't gone out) she stopped immediately, then doing my nails while apologising all the time.

Tuesday started at 6am and out of the house by 6:45am. The traffic was really heavy due to road works but we got to Stansted Airport before the others. FriendsT&F arrived next but friendsM&P were messaging about a problem and detour and serious delay. Four of us went for breakfast and finally we were six. Then all the usual airport rigmarole and we were off. 

phew 25°C getting off the plane and queues and walking to get to the hire car place and finally at friendM's apartment and relax..... until the supermarket trip. Dinner was the walk down the hill to Mama Nostra for pizzas and pasta. On the way home we stopped at David's Bar where the guys played pool and the other two girls had a cocktail each. 

Wednesday and a leisurely start, then to the market at La Cala and comparing our purchases over lunch and drinks. 

Everyone had a nap at home when we got back, except me I read my book. 

We had a very interesting drive to find the restaurant friendM had been to (only once before) and their phones had lost signal so wasn't much help. Found it and enjoyed a bbq menu accompanied by live music. 

On the way home it was discovered our hire car had satnav 🤣

And again last stop was David's Bar. The girls reported these cocktails were not as good as their previous choice. 

Thursday and after a little DIY by Hubby and friendP we all took a walk down to the sea front and stopped for lunch.....mmmmmm sardines fresh off the bbq.

Slow Boat Chinese restaurant was a really yummy whole evening with food coming out in three courses and two extra rounds of brandy and vodka caramel on the house. Hubby was driving so we both donated our spirits to the others. 

Friday relax day and lunch on the balcony

This weekend is a big festival here, guess it's for mayday. About 5pm-ish we headed into Fuengarola. Parking was almost impossible so some were dropped off while two drive off to park. There was a large fun fare and a long road of stalls and areas for international food and music.

so much meat being bbq'd. Although it was almost evening it felt like the hottest part of the day. It got so crowded that it got too much for me so Hubby and I left the others to sit somewhere cooler. We all met up again at 9pm and walked towards where the car was parked looking for a good place to eat. It was a looooong walk. Nice Italian restaurant in "Fish Alley" more walking then finally home about midnight. 

It's now Saturday morning but I'll post this now as usual and continue in next week's.

Adios.

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