.Sunday: May,18. A warm, quiet Sunday afternoon. We took a long walk from the beach point where we have our unit to a beach point we could see in the distance. Could not have been a better day for it. The sea waves sound, the color of the water ( azure blue/green) with rolling white caps, and beach people under colorful umbrellas and blue, blue sky filled our senses. We walked on a path, sidewalks and the beach itself. The beaches here have warm, soft sand and at one tide line, crushed shells made a sand of its own and it sparkled. I was wishing it could be the aggregate for my driveway! We came across a part of the beach marked PLAYA
NUDITA. ( I took a photo of the sign). Can you guess? Beautiful sun-bronzed bodies! Mostly men as it turns out, but women and even children (although children were few). They have no qualms about walking around in their birthday suits. Oh, to be so free minded!! We came to a little town of all white houses except for the reddish clay roof tiles. Flowering vines climb up the walls of some and on the fence walls, too. Colors mostly in strong magenta and pinks. We had a beer at an Irish pub and on the way out of town came across an open market where we purchased excellent cheese and some good wine. In the evening after a shower and a little rest, we ate at the resort's restaurant where we were entertained by a singer who crooned in the style of Frank Sinatra. We danced a bit and did enjoy the music. He was a good at his craft! A fun ending to a perfect day.
It's been a sunny and warm May here in Seattle, but still jealous that you are on the Mediterranean Sea now. Aaah. ... Sounds lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lovely day. You decided not to don your birthday suit at the beach? Haven't you heard the phrase, "When in Spain..."
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I'm heading to Spain today. Thinking of you!
Your mention of the market reminded me of when we visited you in Germany and the street vendors with their fruit and vegetables that would come by your complex. The beach sounds wonderful. I wish I was on one right now. I look forward to your updates, thank you for keeping us informed!! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely!! Can't believe you didn't just drop your suit and run free on the beach, Mom. I mean, it's nothing the Bellingham fire department or Mr. Turner hasn't seen before! ;).
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