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| The city of Granada as seen from the highest point of Alhambra |
The best thing about the start 2019 for us was a visit by James's sister, Louise. Fortunately, Lou is an animal lover too (having a number of her own at a small holding in the UK) because these guys weren't holding anything back ....
We spent a large amount of the week relaxing in the sun by the pool ... Louise even went for a couple of swims at a rather cool 12degrees C!!!!
Titus even has his own poolside chair. We joke about him being up early to put his towel on it :-)
We walked on the beach, of course. Tiffany was extra pleased about this, as always.
From the pool deck we have been seeing a village perched on the very top of a mountain in the distance. We finally found out the name of if from an Australian woman we met in the dog park and decided to take a trip to it. What a treat Comares turned out to be. Parking is at the entranceway to the village, no vehicle access.
We walked to the top of the village to enjoy the views.
And the artwork in the square
Then found a fabulous cafe back at the bottom to enjoy coffee in the courtyard.
Not long after Lou went home, our home owners returned for a few days, leaving again for the UK in their campervan .... taking 'our' Lily and Tiffany with them. It was a really strange time. Usually it is us that leaves a sit and we miss the pets for a few days. So staying behind while we waved the doggies off was extra sad. Fortunately we were left with our four kitties to keep us company for the rest of the sit.
So, to turn lemons in lemonade, so to speak, we took the opportunity to do some fishing. We had already identified that Tiffany was not the sort of dog to enjoy sitting on the beach for a few hours so had saved this particular activity for after her departure. Lily would have coped well with it though, realising every opportunity to welcome fellow beach goers with her trademark enthusiasm.
One evening, we were entertained by the guys flying over head on their motor propelled paragliders.
The other interesting story behind this picture, is that in the background you can see a baby grand piano on the waters edge. A Swedish film crew had carried it down and was filming an elegant young woman in an evening dress sitting at it. Rather cool temperature that this kind of carry on!
We also found the port at Velez de Caleta where we spent a few evenings lure fishing .... with more success than our beach fishing.
Disclaimer: no sea creature was harmed on the performance of these activities. They all went back to live another day (or more).
Another activity we left for our dog free time, because we would need to be away for a whole day, was a journey to Granada to visit the Alhambra. We have spoken before about our aversion to tourist destinations, but this is another of those famous sites that we couldn't be so close to and not visit. It was quite thought provoking to be standing in a collection of buildings around 700 years old.
And what a view from the highest tower ....
One of the most intriguing sights was this Bathing House
And this little cutie wishing he wasn't so averse to water ;-)
Here are the rest of the photos .....
We came home from Granada via the back roads so that we could drive through the Zafarraya Pass, another Andalucian landmark that we can see from our house here. We love any opportunity to drive through the middle of the country rather than the motorways, and although it took us twice as long to get home, the journey did not disappoint. Driving through the pass itself (more a gap really) was less spectacular than the roads leading to and from it.
One of the most charming things about the approaching spring in Andalusia were the almond trees coming into blossom.
And the abundance of citrus available.
Both properties we were caring for were on the market so we spent some time keeping them clean and tidy for showings.
There was always plenty of time for playing hide and seek with Maribel
Enjoying the view with/of Titus
And two at a time tummy tickles with Cleo and Delilah at Bambu
We have only a couple of weeks more to enjoy this fabulous area. As usual we will leave with a of sadness at leaving the furbies we have come to love so tinged with the excitement for our next adventure. Portugal, are you ready for us?!?!?!
We spent a large amount of the week relaxing in the sun by the pool ... Louise even went for a couple of swims at a rather cool 12degrees C!!!!
We walked on the beach, of course. Tiffany was extra pleased about this, as always.
From the pool deck we have been seeing a village perched on the very top of a mountain in the distance. We finally found out the name of if from an Australian woman we met in the dog park and decided to take a trip to it. What a treat Comares turned out to be. Parking is at the entranceway to the village, no vehicle access.
We walked to the top of the village to enjoy the views.
And the artwork in the square
Then found a fabulous cafe back at the bottom to enjoy coffee in the courtyard.
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| Rose between two thorns .... !!! |
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| A view of the mountains on the way up |
So, to turn lemons in lemonade, so to speak, we took the opportunity to do some fishing. We had already identified that Tiffany was not the sort of dog to enjoy sitting on the beach for a few hours so had saved this particular activity for after her departure. Lily would have coped well with it though, realising every opportunity to welcome fellow beach goers with her trademark enthusiasm.
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| James in his happy place |
One evening, we were entertained by the guys flying over head on their motor propelled paragliders.
The other interesting story behind this picture, is that in the background you can see a baby grand piano on the waters edge. A Swedish film crew had carried it down and was filming an elegant young woman in an evening dress sitting at it. Rather cool temperature that this kind of carry on!
We also found the port at Velez de Caleta where we spent a few evenings lure fishing .... with more success than our beach fishing.
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| Octopus |
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| Cuttlefish |
Another activity we left for our dog free time, because we would need to be away for a whole day, was a journey to Granada to visit the Alhambra. We have spoken before about our aversion to tourist destinations, but this is another of those famous sites that we couldn't be so close to and not visit. It was quite thought provoking to be standing in a collection of buildings around 700 years old.
And what a view from the highest tower ....
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| Snow capped mountains |
And this little cutie wishing he wasn't so averse to water ;-)
Here are the rest of the photos .....
We came home from Granada via the back roads so that we could drive through the Zafarraya Pass, another Andalucian landmark that we can see from our house here. We love any opportunity to drive through the middle of the country rather than the motorways, and although it took us twice as long to get home, the journey did not disappoint. Driving through the pass itself (more a gap really) was less spectacular than the roads leading to and from it.
One of the most charming things about the approaching spring in Andalusia were the almond trees coming into blossom.
And the abundance of citrus available.
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| Making fresh orange juice |
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| Clearing the steps down to the poolroom |
There was always plenty of time for playing hide and seek with Maribel
Enjoying the view with/of Titus
And two at a time tummy tickles with Cleo and Delilah at Bambu
We have only a couple of weeks more to enjoy this fabulous area. As usual we will leave with a of sadness at leaving the furbies we have come to love so tinged with the excitement for our next adventure. Portugal, are you ready for us?!?!?!
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