1st December, 2019
I decided to venture out before sunrise hoping to catch the sun appearing behind Big Ben. Cloud cover meant it wasn't going to happen, however it was a much better experience on the streets of London with only a few people around and a lot less noise. Much better able to get a feel for things and watch the city gradually come to life.
I decided to venture out before sunrise hoping to catch the sun appearing behind Big Ben. Cloud cover meant it wasn't going to happen, however it was a much better experience on the streets of London with only a few people around and a lot less noise. Much better able to get a feel for things and watch the city gradually come to life.
27th December 2019
We had driven past El Balneario restaurant on the front in Malaga for years and kept saying we'd have to visit. Well today was the day when we made it. I'd seen an advert for live Spanish music between 3pm and 7pm and managed to book a table. I was confident that as we had a reservation we'd be able to park and we duly presented ourselves at the shut gates just before 3pm. A guy came to tell us we couldn't enter. I mentioned that we had a reservation and must have had a sad face because he suddenly said that we could go and park in spaces reserved for suppliers and the gate swung open! He ushered us quickly through and even refused a tip. The spirit of Christmas was well and truly alive.
We were shown to our table, close to where the music would happen and then watched as waves crashed and overflowed into the eating area. I love the way the Spaniards don't let much stop them enjoying life and as water puddled under tables, both staff and customers continued doing what they were there for.
The food was different and location was reflected in the price, however for something different it can be recommended.
A walk into the city centre to see the Christmas market and lights completed the evening.
29th December, 2019
Too nice a day to stay in. Coastal area selected not too far away and off we went to Almuñecar. I don't mind this place too much in winter, however in summer it will be heaving and not for me.
The light wasn't too good for taking landscape photos, however a few adjustments whilst editing the images, helped to show some of what caught my eye.
Too nice a day to stay in. Coastal area selected not too far away and off we went to Almuñecar. I don't mind this place too much in winter, however in summer it will be heaving and not for me.
The light wasn't too good for taking landscape photos, however a few adjustments whilst editing the images, helped to show some of what caught my eye.
30th December, 2019
As the sun rose, it touched the mountain of Maroma first, lighting it's tip whilst everywhere else was still in shadow and cloud; a beautiful way to start the day.
As the sun rose, it touched the mountain of Maroma first, lighting it's tip whilst everywhere else was still in shadow and cloud; a beautiful way to start the day.