Update...

Thursday 24 January

We are obviously been very slack and have not updated the Blog for a couple of weeks. 
Bill kept us very entertained until his return to Tutbury on the 14th.

The weather was sunny until his return and since then has cooled down with some very mean and cold winds. We can see snow on the top of the mountain and have only been able to sit on the terrace when the sun is out and the wind has dropped. 

We had a lovely evening at Maggie and Nigel’s home during Bill’s last weekend here with Sue and Bob. They have renovated their house beautifully and we love the quirky and artistic details around the place. A great meal, lots to drink and lots of fun. 

We took Bill to Hotel Vinuela to meet up with his friend, Eric, who moved to Frigliana last year. They have been friends for many years and how wonderful to be able to meet and chat together in southern Spain. We sat outside overlooking over the lake and enjoyed a very good lunch. 

On Bill’s last full day (Sunday) we walked to Riogordo to see Viv and Mike for coffee and tangerine picking. A treat for Petra as Mike was listening to the Archers and she managed to listen for a few minutes. We sat in their garden for coffee and picked tangerines from their tree. Kevin very kindly taking them from the taller branches to save Viv getting the steps out. 

Bill got back home safely. Thankfully before the snow disrupted travel. We got back to the everyday routine of housework, shopping etc. A few walks to try to remove the pounds put on over Christmas. The almond blossom is out and looking very beautiful. So many different shades of pink. 

We had a night out with Sue, Mick, Ruth and Ken on the 18th at Tantos in Riogordo. We all opted for pizza except for Mick. The food was very good but maybe all those chips prevented some of us from finishing our pizzas?

The next day we stayed home as it was rainy, windy and cold. During the night the wind was so strong that it damaged the bamboo covering over the terrace and by morning about 50% of it was blown down and in pieces on the terrace. Thankfully Richard and Carole plan to replace it this year anyway. Still, on the up-side we now have plenty of kindling for the fire. 

The weather has been cold and very windy all week. A large branch ripped off the tree behind the house under which the cats live. In the village itself a wall has blown down across a road and trees and more branches damaged by the wind. Not really the weather for walking or exploring so we have concentrated on planning our route back to the UK. We have sorted out necessary appointments - dentist, habitation check and service for Campy. We have booked tickets for a music festival in June near Dorchester with overnight camping. 

We will post this later this evening when we go to the village for quiz night.