On our local walk through the fields, we were met by a very large herd of goats, being driven down the river bed to new grazing. Nearby a Spaniard was calling through the gate of an avocado orchard. On approach we could see he was addressing 'Pepe', a very large pig, white with black spots. He also called it 'Guapo' (handsome boy)!
A fascinating lecture in English (by a Swede) about post-Franco Spain has inspired us to read more. A visit to the wonderful Nerja second-hand bookshop provided us with a book to be getting on with.
A surprise bank-holiday on Thursday, not mentioned on any calendars, turned out to be 'Andalucia Day'. The locals celebrated with a 'Dia De Pedal' Bike Ride around Nerja town. Every one of the 1,500 plus participants was provided with a yellow t-shirt & a event number. They ranged from tiny toddlers to a novelty bike with 7 saddles, & everything in between.
Janet & Ian arrived from Exeter on Friday. The plane was late as it had to have ice removed from its wings before take-off! A wonderful river & ridge walk with them on Saturday gave us several great views of eagles. We rounded of the day with a visit to 'Irish Annies', where Mike T (Walking Group Guide) & his musical mates were playing to a busy bar.
Really great to speak to Mum in Dorset by phone today (Mothering Sunday) - she is obviously in good form, & enjoying the spring Dorset weather & flowers. We are all hoping for good weather here for an attempt on the summit of 'Cielo' (1508 metres) tomorrow. Off now for Paella at Ayo's with Sue & Graham E., & the newly returned Gill & Andrew L - great to have them back.
A fascinating lecture in English (by a Swede) about post-Franco Spain has inspired us to read more. A visit to the wonderful Nerja second-hand bookshop provided us with a book to be getting on with.
A surprise bank-holiday on Thursday, not mentioned on any calendars, turned out to be 'Andalucia Day'. The locals celebrated with a 'Dia De Pedal' Bike Ride around Nerja town. Every one of the 1,500 plus participants was provided with a yellow t-shirt & a event number. They ranged from tiny toddlers to a novelty bike with 7 saddles, & everything in between.
Janet & Ian arrived from Exeter on Friday. The plane was late as it had to have ice removed from its wings before take-off! A wonderful river & ridge walk with them on Saturday gave us several great views of eagles. We rounded of the day with a visit to 'Irish Annies', where Mike T (Walking Group Guide) & his musical mates were playing to a busy bar.
Really great to speak to Mum in Dorset by phone today (Mothering Sunday) - she is obviously in good form, & enjoying the spring Dorset weather & flowers. We are all hoping for good weather here for an attempt on the summit of 'Cielo' (1508 metres) tomorrow. Off now for Paella at Ayo's with Sue & Graham E., & the newly returned Gill & Andrew L - great to have them back.
