Well, actually we’re not.
We awoke to another wet, grey day in France and decided on impulse that
we would jump in the car and head south in search of sunshine, maybe somewhere
near the coast between Barcelona and Valencia (about a seven hour drive). Paul scoured the internet but we
were totally underwhelmed by all the identical hotels with concrete facades lined
up along the seafront. Then he found a
nice little cortijo situated in a small inland town, only half an hour’s cycle
ride down the mountain to the beach. Two bedrooms and five
bathrooms. Why would you need five
bathrooms?
“Shall we book it?”
“I‘m not sure.”
“I’ll book it.”
“Yes, let’s have an adventure.”
He contacted the Spanish owner but unfortunately the house
was only available up until Sunday. Too
far to drive for just a couple of days.
Were we disappointed? Actually I
think we were both a bit relieved. The
sun’s going to come out soon.
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| Philippe cutting his hedge in the pouring rain and howling gale |
It seems to be raining in the UK, raining in France, raining in Italy (right now!) and, I presume, raining in Spain too. So stay put where you are, in that beautiful place of yours; the sun will shine again!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
Ive done some baking today to cheer myself up.
DeleteNo, Maria, it's not raining in Spain, in fact we could do with some rain, and the temperatures are those we normally get in late July or August.(Yes, I know - be careful what you wish for !)
DeleteStart building an ark; much more useful.
ReplyDeleteI'd rather have a yacht, less animals to feed.
DeleteIt is a bit moist over here too and best described as ' New born baby weather '
ReplyDeletebeing warm and damp ;-)
It's not even very warm over here at the moment. I want a refund.
DeletePhilippe looks as if he is auditioning for the sequel to "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"... perhaps "Le Dordogne Chainsaw Massacre"... I am not sure where you live in France.
ReplyDeleteBorder of Dordogne and Lot.
DeleteI got wet to the skin last night. Jump in the car and drive to Biarritz and surf and stay in a seafront hotel.
ReplyDeleteIt's raining in Biarritz.
DeleteWe're praying for rain here...as usual !!
ReplyDeleteI should come and visit, I can make it rain anywhere!
DeleteSue, try looking at Alistair Sawday's website. We have found some delightful small hotels in both France and Spain.
ReplyDeleteI did have a quick look at Sawdays but I must have tapped in the wrong search word because it came up with a load of yurts! I should have another look.
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