Out and About February 5th 2013

A bit cool out of the sun due to a slight cool breeze but lovely in the sun and there were quite a few people milling around town. Albi, Kronox and Mediterraneo on the Balcón de Europa were quite full, although they tend to do pretty well at any time.

A nice surprise

Sometimes a title gives you no idea of what to expect, as in this case. What Lies Beneath 7. Definitely worth a look, though.

Snap to it

Taking photos of food, even drinks, in restaurants, cafes and bars is becoming more and more common, so here’s Food photos: How to do it properly

Out and about December 30th…

Sunday lunchtime was once again quite busy down on Plaza Fabrica de los Cangrejos near Torrecilla beach, all the restaurants doing a pretty good trade which is nice to see.

Peek-a-boo

It’s often about either patience or being in the right place at the right time and here are some great photos of some baby squirrels peeping out of their nest for the first time. Squirrels

Out and about December 23rd…

After a mostly glorious sunny day, an icy cold sea mist engulfed the town late in the afternoon. Surprisingly few local shops took advantage of the opportunity to open on the Sunday before Christmas this year. Probably just as well, as it turned out, as there were very few potential shoppers wandering the streets.

Out and about December 16th 2012…

It is now Christmas music on the Balcón de Europa. Quite a few people about on Sunday but a lot of empty bars at the moment. The lull before the storm? Some owners are saying they have never known it so quiet.

Watching the waves roll in…

A beautiful day for just lounging in one of the coves off Calahonda beach and watching the waves roll in.

When in Madrid – Puerta del Sol

Madrid is an interesting, beautiful and vibrant capital city and right at its heart is Puerta del Sol, probably one of the best known and busiest areas of the city. The Puerta del Sol – Gate of the Sun – was originally one of the main gates in the city wall that circled Madrid in the 15th century. As one …

A beautiful November day…

A beautiful and sunny day today, and a few people on Calahonda beach, some in the water.