Weekend Madness

Last night Jordi was in town and this time he brought a girl. Jordi never talks to much about his love life so we were very curious on who this girl was. Around 9 he came over with some tapas his parents had made and his "amiga". She is from Portugal and speaks perfect English. Turns out, in Portugal ALL the movies and television are in English, so that, paired with English classes, she learned very well. So, we had dinner, drank the wine we bought in France and then went to Cala Banys. It was a beautiful night and I had an amazing Daquiri. It had better be amazing because it was 8 €uros. It ended up being a good night out.

This morning, I slept in very late and got up in time to get ready and finish cleaning before Joan's family came over. Preparing lunch was stressful as usual and It wasn't as good as I had planned, well it was good food but I was rushed and well, basically I'm a perfectionist so whatever.

They stayed a bit, played with Barney and left. The day was still sunny and gorgeous at 5:30 so Joan and I went to Cala Banys again. He hadn't seen it in the daylight so I wanted him to get the full experience, to see my favorite place. We had a coffee and then he took me to the castle in Lloret, the one he stayed the night at when he was a teenager. No one can go in because it is privately owned but there is a long path and anyone is welcome to walk there. It is another favorite place of mine. Joan showed me the rocks he and his friends jump off of in summer. It is HUGE and something I could never do.

We had parked in the parking lot near the castle, for the first hour it was free and after that we had to pay. So, when we had 20 minutes left, we took the car out, went around the block and came back in. Way to beat the system, right?


So with another hour of free parking we walked along the beach. Now that all the tourists are here, I hardly recognize Lloret. In a way, it is better because more clubs, bars and restaurants open; they put a few bars and ice cream shops on the beach;paddle boats are now for rent to take into the sea; and shops are open later.

However, I hate the crowded streets,waiting in line,tourists singing into the night. Lloret brings this upon themselves. It advertises this town as "Do anything you want party town" tourists can shout, drink,sing, act like idiots because Lloret sells that image. It is ok for me because I live up on the mountain. Joan and I are away from the noise. The only time we hear anyone is if the wind carries the sound up; then sometimes we get a glimpse of what it must be like for people that live in the center. Walking in the street is like being in a constant party. People playing volleyball on the beach, dancing on the sidewalks, sipping coffee in sidewalk cafés,talking,laughing,shopping.

Tomorrow I may try to lay out on the beach again if weather permits. Ana is in Lloret all week with Shabir so perhaps her and I will get together. Shabir will be at the office and it is better if Ana is out and about rather than in his room all day. Besides, it would be nice to have some girl time and it's important I get to know Ana better. I have a break from spanish classes because my teacher is on vacation, not so bad for me, I need to keep studying though.

Well, I have to get the house back in order after this afternoons festivities. Then I am really hoping our DVD player decides to cooperate so I can watch Prison Break without it stopping and starting.

Hope all is well in the states

Be safe Be well Be happy

C.M.

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