Part 2

 Sorry this isnt a great picture but have been asked for other photos of the house and this is the best I have got. Hope you get the idea.
Now, where was I? This area is a real mixture of expat land and authentic Spain, no prizes for guessing which bit interests me the most but it is convenient to be able to speak English whilst I'm learning Spanish. And sadly I have to admit that it is true that it is harder to remember the older we get- can recognise words and their translations but when it comes to actually using them- well I know they're in there somewhere. Going to spanish classes once a week and practising when I go shopping- Lynne was very good and made me speak instead of asking her, did nearly get myself into trouble at the market as the word for enough is bastanta and I keep saying bastarda! so a tip is to think of asti spumante but of course thats what  I end up saying which causes even more confusion but at least I wont get a black eye!

Now, I am being asked about the weather and I remember the grief I got from so called friends when I told you about it last year so this time please be kinder. The days are lovely - the sun is shining the majority of the day and out of the wind it can get very hot however there is normally a strong wind in the mornings and the temperature does drop very suddenly when the sun goes down and boy then it does feel cold. The spanish are walking round in coats and scarves and boots and I'm in short sleeved t shirt and cut offs on the beach.  I hate to say but it is fab- the sea is a stunning colour and the sky is blue. However cold weather is on the way, there has already been snow in Alicante just up the coast, and the houses aren't built for it with marble floors and no insulation so its up to the market to buy sweaters and get the rugs out - but as most of you know I am a hardy soul having  lived at the farm for 10years without heating.

Think thats probably enough for today - may be outstaying my welcome at the bar cause i've been using their wifi for ages now- internet at home not an option because my little laptop runs too slowly but can get my emails so its not really an issue.

So, hope all is well with everyone, will talk again soon.

At Last!

 Sorry its taken so long to post a message, hope it will be worth waiting for. My first week in the house flew by getting organised and unpacking Betsy- hadnt realised how much i hd managed to get into her and its lovely casue ive got some of my favourite things around me so it really feels like home. The house needed a bit of caring for as well because its not been rented out very much and the owner hasnt been for a few years so lots of old papers etc needed to be cleared away. And then of course needed to get ready for my first visitor- Irene arrived in week two laden down like a packhorse with bits for me,I think everyday she got a new request including tealights (hugely expensive here) vintage cheddar cheese -so do be prepared if you are planning a trip. We had a lovely few days finding new places to go and the weather was goregous. And talk of a smal world- we went to one of the beach bars and bumped into two friends of mine from Cuckfield - Sue and Andrew Ponsford who were down here in their camper van! (They were the people who very kindly let me house sit while they were away in Feb) They were back in town this week so spent a really enjoyable lunch together.
(Part 2 with next photo- this is Irene on beach early morning)

view the other way

Moving Day!!

 !st November and the start of  a new chapter in my life.
My new home is the third on the left with the clear view of the pool and stunning views of the sea, which is only 6 mins walk. Two bedrooms so lots of space for visitors, nearest airport is Almeria.

Its a really peacefull little community with a few residents- so far have met one English lady, a Spanish couple, an other Spanish chap and my neighbours are an Italian couple with their daughter who is Spanish so it will be a lovely mix.

Right- must away and do my packing - huge thanks to Lynne and Tony who have opened their home and their hearts to Kye and I, without them this wouldn't have happened. Will be back when I've got my internet sorted, till then, hasta luego.
Jx