By Jim.
Well I should have listened to my better concious and spent more time on the balcony of our room here. We over look the Med in the Santa Ponsa Bay. The vie wis incredible with those greeny, bluey, carribbean looking waters. I can sit there for hours just relaxing and staring out... But,,, oh no I didn't!
I had some work to do! You see Im still working Real Estate from over here and yes technology is wonderful but at times frustrating too. We had a couple of internet hiccups so I fell behind a bit. I needed to work on a proposal for a Home Builder back home. It seems they like us and want us to market a few homes and perhaps their whole project. So this could be a huge bonus for us. Add to that every day we are getting enquiries on other stuff, so work I do and discipline is hard but must be utilized, even when the skies and ocean are so soo blue!
So in thinking that today (Sunday) would be the same I got up nice a early and poof - there it was GONE!
Again no blue sky - but at least it was warm in the double digits. Well it was soon to rain too. So instead of rushing back to work we went for my only 2nd North American meal while here. This was Burger King! We got drenched on the way home. Most of my meals have been local or Italian in nature.
We are doing well melting into the culture. Our Spanish is becoming more automatic with out even thinking and especially Barb who picks it up better than I? So, no cultural shock really at least not now. Its been about 1.5 month since we left and in fact when I think of it we have been living out of a suit case for 4 months now!
Im amazed at all the people that are here now in Santa Ponsa. Obviously the Tourists are slowly starting to arrive. Many are Spanish but the most are from Britain and Germany. In fact our hotel is full of Germans. Some of them are getting on in years and a little deaf so it sounds like they are yelling at each other in german which is so foreign for us. Almost scary when memories flood back of TV shows of WW2 in my youth. But Im sure they are very nice people, just a little gruff some of them.
A lot of things have happened over the last few weeks. I must say we are really starting to settle in. When we first got to Barcelona I (Jim) got the Flu (but my food posioning story sounds better) and guess where I spent much of the next 3 days. Thats right! Hugging the white porcelain! Man Im glad that one is over. Its no fun being sick when you cant be home and to make it even worse; overseas in an un-familiar bathroom and bed.
Once I was able to get up and going again we ventured into the streets day and some evenings too. Barcelona is a nice city. We were told initially it was about 1.5 million but later on we learned its likely a trading area with all of it coming in at about 5 million and with all the buses, cabs, subway and people that seemed more correct. A nice city with lots to see but not sure I would rush back. Still just a big city.
One thing we are not getting here is the Olympics. The Spanish are more into Soccer (Football) and not much into the Olympics. When we can score a British channel in some pubs they have it on and we get our updates of what Canada is doing. GO CANADA GO!
After that we went to Seville and what can I say. From the airport we took city transit into town via a rail car then switched at the central train station to bus (or was that Barcelona?) at any rate we were on city transit. We got off where they told us (thankfully some understand english - but careful they all don't!). We walked about 30 minutes for a 10 minute walk only because we always get a little lost and turned around (should have brought the GPS!). But the map finally saved us!
As we got closer to the area we knew we were staying in I simply fell in love and it just got better and better! Quaint little Pubs, shops, stores and very old buildings, many of them restored and many of them small boutique hotels. We found ours and wow. It was owned by a local family and what a great job they did. Nothing fancy, not very big either. You had to tip toe around the bed the room was so small but so what - it was fun! But it was great and it was clean with crisp sheets! Unlike Barcelona it was much quieter too!
Rule one: Bring Ear Plugs for some of these areas so you ca sleep.
We stayed 8 nights in Seville at about $50E/nite including breakfast (Barbs getting to become a Barterer, Im proud of her!). In the mornings we would have the included breakfast and then lunch would be in a pub and diner in a nice restaurant of either local fare or Italian! Most prices were reasonable.
Jim's recommendation: try Iberico Jamon (Cured Ham), its is awesome. Just don't look at it first because the hoof is still on it when they slice your pieces off. Like a lot of other food here (including sea food) I don't like it looking at me before I eat it! (Eyes and heads still on etc - Im too North Americanized).
One night we attended a Traditional Flamenco.
You must do this as Seville is where Flamenco started and was born. I was surprised as I thought it would sound Spanish but it sound more Arabic in their singing. The dancing I recognized - the only thing they didn't have on was the Black Flat Hats! I still don't know how they can move their feet like that and into such a rythym!
The best part for me in Barcelona was the little corner pubs. They had to be Spanish to be special.
The prices are usually much lower there and especially if you eat off the main streets and away from the tourist areas. If there is no price on something make sure you ask first! If you eat up at the Bar its generally cheaper for the same item. Add to that they are usually a lot more fun. Spanish ones are cheaper than American or British outlets.
So as of Friday we flew back to Palma and are staying in Santa Ponsa again but on the sunny side of the bay. We rented another car. This one is a diesel Citroen. It seems to make more gas than it uses. Even all the BMW's here as are most cars - are all diesel. Its great!
I think Ill buy a smaller car when I get home! Barb has become the designated driver. It seems in the second half of our lives together she's found the new love of Driving and I get to sit back and enjoy her most capable job of getting us from A to B. Tomorrow I hope we get to the Puert de Anthrax (Spelling is off?). Its a great little Port that I wish we could stay at! Small cozy and cool and of course it has Jim's all time favorite - A Marina with boats!
On Tuesday we fly back to Barcelona for a one night layover then Weds we fly into Naples Italy and take a bus down to Sorrento on the west coast of Italy. I cant wait!
After a few days in Sorrento we are going to meet some friends in Rome and stay with them in a Hostel. For the next four days we will see the historical and Biblical sites of Rome. Wow we lucked out meeting them, such nice people and they invited us to join them! Im sure this will be a big highlite of the trip.
After that Barb will have a few days left and I expect we will spend them somewhere in Italy. Perhaps up in the Chinq que Terra (spelling?) which is just beautiful. Then after that Barb has to fly to London and then fly back to Calgary. After which she will go spend a couple of weeks with her Mom. So Ill be alone for 3 weeks here.
During this 3 weeks that Barbs away I will stay by myself and likely in Italy. Pray for me! Im looking for a safe affordable place on the coast somewhere that has a small community where I can meld in and become part of and easily enjoy my days and relax with the locals.
You likely know we would rather not do what the tourist's do anymore nor hang in the those areas. We want to be in the real areas where the real locals are and amongst them. So thats my goal for while Barb is away. We need to get going on planning this ASAP to keep costs low.
Budget is always a concern for me. Not so much for Barb as usual. This doesn't mean one is wrong or right. Just the way our brains work. When dealing in Euro's one must watch. Somethings are the same price but in Euro's. So we stay to the local Spanish shops and not the tourist ones. (Groceries too).
Our next challenge is going to be changing fro Spanish to Italian here shortly. IM not sure how this will work out as there are some simularities in some of the dialects so we need to get the Italian book and get to work!
Excuse my writing and grammar. Im sitting in the hotel Lobby and Im so tired I can see the keyboard! So bear with me!
Talk to you soon and we will try to update this Blog more often that in the past! PS if your on Face Book thats where the pictures are. IM looking at maybe uploading them to Googles Picassa system too to try and make it easier for some of you.
Cheers! Jim M.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sunny Mallorca
Back to the beautiful Island of Mallorca! And it was a gorgeous day to welcome us back. Seville was so much fun, I would highly recommend it, even if it did rain waaaay more than normal.
On Wednesday we toured the cathedral. Absolutly amazing!! It is the 3rd largest cathedral in Europe. We had a guide, Alfonso, and as it turned out we were his only crew that day. He gave us an excellent tour for 1 1/2 hours. He was very knowledgable and witty and afterward Jim and I climbed the Giralda Tower that is attached, 12th century. 29 floors!!! Yes that's right, we went up 29 stories..... fortunately it was a ramp system and not stairs, that was because it was originally built by Muslims and the old guy that went up 5 times a day to give the call to prayer went up courtesy of a donkey. I'm sure he loved that little fellow, it was a bit of a jaunt. The view from the top was as expected and did not dissapoint. It is the tallest structure in Seville and all buildings must stay under it's hight. It was fun to see the little maze of streets that we were staying in. Our hotel was in the old Jewish quarter, it's now called Barrio Santa Cruz. Most of the streets are too narrow for cars. Basically, take a piece of paper, put 6 or 8 random dots..... then draw 4, 5, or 6 "spokes" out from each dot and connect them to the other spokes. There! You have a map of the area hahaha What a delight to explore! The dots are plazas, some small, some a little bigger. All have a fountain or statue or "something".
On Thursday we took a tour with Alfonsos partner, Conception, of the Alcazar. This place is around 7th century, it is the Royal Palace. The tour is of the main floor, but the second floor is still an active royal residence when the King or his family is in town. Again, amazing!! And having a tour guide with a small group, this time we were 6, was a delightful time.
We're off to explore Italy on Wednesday. Starting with Sorrento. Hope we enjoy it as much as we have been enjoying Spain these past 5 1/2 weeks!
Barb
On Wednesday we toured the cathedral. Absolutly amazing!! It is the 3rd largest cathedral in Europe. We had a guide, Alfonso, and as it turned out we were his only crew that day. He gave us an excellent tour for 1 1/2 hours. He was very knowledgable and witty and afterward Jim and I climbed the Giralda Tower that is attached, 12th century. 29 floors!!! Yes that's right, we went up 29 stories..... fortunately it was a ramp system and not stairs, that was because it was originally built by Muslims and the old guy that went up 5 times a day to give the call to prayer went up courtesy of a donkey. I'm sure he loved that little fellow, it was a bit of a jaunt. The view from the top was as expected and did not dissapoint. It is the tallest structure in Seville and all buildings must stay under it's hight. It was fun to see the little maze of streets that we were staying in. Our hotel was in the old Jewish quarter, it's now called Barrio Santa Cruz. Most of the streets are too narrow for cars. Basically, take a piece of paper, put 6 or 8 random dots..... then draw 4, 5, or 6 "spokes" out from each dot and connect them to the other spokes. There! You have a map of the area hahaha What a delight to explore! The dots are plazas, some small, some a little bigger. All have a fountain or statue or "something".
On Thursday we took a tour with Alfonsos partner, Conception, of the Alcazar. This place is around 7th century, it is the Royal Palace. The tour is of the main floor, but the second floor is still an active royal residence when the King or his family is in town. Again, amazing!! And having a tour guide with a small group, this time we were 6, was a delightful time.
We're off to explore Italy on Wednesday. Starting with Sorrento. Hope we enjoy it as much as we have been enjoying Spain these past 5 1/2 weeks!
Barb
Monday, February 15, 2010
Seville in the Rain
Rain,rain, go away! What a down pour.... and so far the foreast is for more! Ok, must remain chipper and just use the time constructivelty... Jims so smart, he just told me to find an App for my Ipod so I can make entries to the blog. It works great now. Man these techy things are so cool!
So, here we are. I walked over to a large book store, FNAC (prounced Finac) it's a Spanish Chapters. The one in Barcelona was HUGE. 6 floors! This one is a bit smaller, still lots of floors, they make good use of vertical space here. I was looking for the book Don Quixote but unable to find the famous novel, so settled for Jane Austen's Northhanger Abby. I need something to do while riding out the rain. But apparently Jim and I are fair weather touristas, even in the pouring rain there were crowds of wet, smiling, .....but did I mention wet?... tourists! Umbrellas, rain ponchos, maps in hand and following their guide. We were going to take the walking tour this morning but deceided to gamble and wait and see if tomorrow is better. We're here till Friday........ Sun, pleeeease come out! We'll have to venture out for food soon, tummies starting to growl...... for food I'll get wet, hahaha, other than that, forget it! Our hotel is lovely and quaint, and the staff are marvelous..... Why would we leave?
Oh, I did want to mention, it is a humbling thing to be in such a large chain bookstore, filled with books, ALL in SPANISH!! Oh, I did find the English section, a 7 ft high by 6 ft wide section, right next to the French section of similar size!! What! You mean the entire world doesn't read in English! ;)
Adious,
Barb
Friday, February 12, 2010
Seville, Spain - We made it.
FEB 12 2010
Go here to see the latest pictures. Ill keep adding as we have time.
Go here to see the latest pictures. Ill keep adding as we have time.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=153774&id=667486330&l=cb1d6d36ac
We got into Sevillia Spain Feb 11 about 430pm. The airline made our 8 hour trip easy with 1.5 hours flying time. Better than the train and cheaper too! We took a bus into the city and then walked for about a half an hour and finally found the hotel.
Unreal!
Thats all I can say. The area here is as old as one can imagine!
Started around 700 BC and our hotel is in an area of 1100 to 1400 AD. I dont know how many Romans slept in my room but... Hahahah.
Its a real weird thing to see so much. Its overwhelming as a Canadian from Calgary to see things so old. People here just walk by it all everyday and live in the midst of all this history. To touch a wall or a pc of wood or a decorative block that is 500 or more years old is quite something. I stand there and wonder what the people looked like back in the day, what they wore and what they ate! some of what we have been eating is what they ate.
Our clothes have certainly changed and I will say for sure that style in dress means much more to Europeans than it does to us as North Americans.
Both men and women dress with certainty and style. Its quite something to people watch over here. Its always been one of my hobbies but here its awesome!
Feb 12th (Friday) is rainly and cold so we spent most the day at the hotel. +6 is freezing to us now so I guess we are getting climatized.
The walls are so close together on the streets that many of them in the area you can not drive on. Old people even drive scooters. Id like a Vespa myself! Some streets you can almost touch both walls! Cobble stone or brick streets. I wonder if they were laid by the Romans or.....
Im out of time so must run. Sorry for the delay in updates we will try to do more. This week we dont have wifi in our room just in the Lobby so its a bit harder. We are here for 7 more nites then back to Mallorca (Santa Ponsa).
Cheers!
JM
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Europe thus far.... Barcelona Day 4
As I (Jim) sit here in my apartment in Barcelona and after seeing all that we have seen so far I can't help but to think. I know its a dangerous thing especially when it happens to me, but I must think.
I think about all the history over thousands of years right on the very ground we are standing on here to day and how it all played a part in our very lives even in Canada. Hoe the Spainards bravely left their homeland and explored those places oh so far away, even by today's standards. Man those must have been some trips.
There are so many things that are the same as they are in Cochrane and yet there are so many things that are different. I cant begin to explain them all and haven't likely even seen 1% of it. You are probably wondering why we decided on taking 6 months to see Europe and now Im knowing that it wont be enough. Six months is our goal and yet even at 3+ weeks I ask myself, will we last that long? We've seen and experienced so much already! Maybe we are crazy who knows but one thing I do know is that 2 or 3 weeks wouldn't have shown us very much and we hope to experience a ton of what the continent has to offer.
After we are done here in Barcelona we head over to Seville to experience some older Spanish culture. After being here though and realizing my apartment was originally built in the 1800's you wonder how old can it get? Well, from what weve seen so far IM sure well go back a few hundred more years and who knows?
Once we are done there we head back to Santa Ponsa to Julie & Tony's place again for a break. With out them this trip would not have been possible and the longer IM hear the more I realize this. They are such dear friends and hosts I can only hope we replay them somehow soon!
At the beginning of March we will head to Italy. We made some friends in Santa Ponsa at a Church we attended there and they invited us to Rome. They are doing a 5 day tour with their Students (adults) of a Bible school they have. So, we thought what better way to tour Rome. One of the worlds most historic places and done by people that have lived there! Can't wait.
After that we expect to tour a bit more then Barb will be flying off with out Jim! Yes thats right Barb will fly from where-ever we are at to London and then to Calgary so she can get in a 3 week visit with her Mom. I'll wait in Italy somewhere Im not sure where yet? I've been looking at Hostels and stuff as it will help the budget. We will see when the time comes for a decision? I'd like to be by the sea in a small village but may end up in Tuscany, who knows?
One of our goals this trip is to stay away from the touristy areas and live as close as we can to the locals where ever we may be. Well so far its happening and wow. Is it ever cool to live like this. Whether at our friends place on the island or here in Barcelona in this apartment. Its neat to shop the way the locals do and eat what they eat or where they eat. Another thing is its much cheaper to go this way. That hard part is you sometimes need to know a bit more of the language but thats what makes it fun and they appreciate us trying.
Food which is one of my favorite subjects seems to be very important to the Spanish too and I know it will be in Italy as well. I love the food! Although sometimes I have to be careful to not see it before they prepare and cook it as they show it off it very raw states here at the markets etc. You'll see this in some of the pictures.
PICTURES
We are trying to find another way to download pictures to this blog but they are taking really long. If you have Face Book (there is nothing to be afraid of - so sign up) you'll see a lot of pictures on our site there.
Well I must sign off for a bit and go lay down. I got the flu bug and or food poisoning and feel like I'm about to die once more so we'll chat later.
PS: Speaking of "Chat." If you have SKYPE or want to get it to talk; we are on SKYPE at Jim.messner you can reach us and talk to us for free thru your computer if you have a mic and speakers.
PPS: PICTURES To see the pictures we have posted on Face Book go to (If clicking doesn't work copy & paste into your browser):
1. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=151239&id=667486330&l=3f765eb4cb
2. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=150175&id=667486330&l=6ef7492599
3. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=149037&id=667486330&l=ae4124cc7e
Cheers!
Jim
I think about all the history over thousands of years right on the very ground we are standing on here to day and how it all played a part in our very lives even in Canada. Hoe the Spainards bravely left their homeland and explored those places oh so far away, even by today's standards. Man those must have been some trips.
There are so many things that are the same as they are in Cochrane and yet there are so many things that are different. I cant begin to explain them all and haven't likely even seen 1% of it. You are probably wondering why we decided on taking 6 months to see Europe and now Im knowing that it wont be enough. Six months is our goal and yet even at 3+ weeks I ask myself, will we last that long? We've seen and experienced so much already! Maybe we are crazy who knows but one thing I do know is that 2 or 3 weeks wouldn't have shown us very much and we hope to experience a ton of what the continent has to offer.
After we are done here in Barcelona we head over to Seville to experience some older Spanish culture. After being here though and realizing my apartment was originally built in the 1800's you wonder how old can it get? Well, from what weve seen so far IM sure well go back a few hundred more years and who knows?
Once we are done there we head back to Santa Ponsa to Julie & Tony's place again for a break. With out them this trip would not have been possible and the longer IM hear the more I realize this. They are such dear friends and hosts I can only hope we replay them somehow soon!
At the beginning of March we will head to Italy. We made some friends in Santa Ponsa at a Church we attended there and they invited us to Rome. They are doing a 5 day tour with their Students (adults) of a Bible school they have. So, we thought what better way to tour Rome. One of the worlds most historic places and done by people that have lived there! Can't wait.
After that we expect to tour a bit more then Barb will be flying off with out Jim! Yes thats right Barb will fly from where-ever we are at to London and then to Calgary so she can get in a 3 week visit with her Mom. I'll wait in Italy somewhere Im not sure where yet? I've been looking at Hostels and stuff as it will help the budget. We will see when the time comes for a decision? I'd like to be by the sea in a small village but may end up in Tuscany, who knows?
One of our goals this trip is to stay away from the touristy areas and live as close as we can to the locals where ever we may be. Well so far its happening and wow. Is it ever cool to live like this. Whether at our friends place on the island or here in Barcelona in this apartment. Its neat to shop the way the locals do and eat what they eat or where they eat. Another thing is its much cheaper to go this way. That hard part is you sometimes need to know a bit more of the language but thats what makes it fun and they appreciate us trying.
Food which is one of my favorite subjects seems to be very important to the Spanish too and I know it will be in Italy as well. I love the food! Although sometimes I have to be careful to not see it before they prepare and cook it as they show it off it very raw states here at the markets etc. You'll see this in some of the pictures.
PICTURES
We are trying to find another way to download pictures to this blog but they are taking really long. If you have Face Book (there is nothing to be afraid of - so sign up) you'll see a lot of pictures on our site there.
Well I must sign off for a bit and go lay down. I got the flu bug and or food poisoning and feel like I'm about to die once more so we'll chat later.
PS: Speaking of "Chat." If you have SKYPE or want to get it to talk; we are on SKYPE at Jim.messner you can reach us and talk to us for free thru your computer if you have a mic and speakers.
PPS: PICTURES To see the pictures we have posted on Face Book go to (If clicking doesn't work copy & paste into your browser):
1. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=151239&id=667486330&l=3f765eb4cb
2. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=150175&id=667486330&l=6ef7492599
3. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=149037&id=667486330&l=ae4124cc7e
Cheers!
Jim
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Barcelona
Well, we have ventured out on our own. We have left the safety and comfort of friends to explore a bit on our own. Julie and Tony have taught us well and been marvelous to let us test the water and to see that Europe is not so big and scary!
First trip....Barcelona! or as the Spanish say ....Barthelona!! I love listening to them talk, they go so fast and are very animated! They do a lot of the "th" sound, which I find a bit slow to pick up. I seem to trip over my tongue, course I do that in English! I do love their "Hola". We have been saying it in Mexico..... hola! short and simple, pleased with ourselves that we got a Spanish word out and not wanting to drag it on too long in case it was incorrect.... But they.... they say it in a lingering, musical, welcoming way. Ohhhh laaaa, with a range in notes. You just have to smile.
We have a 1 bedroom apartment in the Eixample district, great location. Right in the heart of downtown. The old buildings are beautiful and one seems to out do the next. From our 3rd floor we over look the street below. It has been a bit noisy (these beautiful old windows I wanted are not exactly "sealed") I had heard the folks here love their late nights, no wonder they have the siesta! Most shops, banks, etc close from 2 pm - 4 pm for a lingering lunch, sleep!......I'd imagine. When we arrived back at our place last night around 9 pm the street was fairly quiet. The day time bakeries, flower shops, vegetable stands, cafes, and a multitude of other shops were closed up. The restaurants are plentiful though, but generally, it seemed quiet. Well...... 2 am was not so quiet! Haha...... the night was just getting started. The streets were very busy with cars and motorcycles, motorcycles..... and yes, more motorcycles!! The party had spilled out on to the street. Not the rowdy, making trouble, kinda party. Just friends getting together and most likely getting a breath of fresh air, everyone smokes! At 5 am I realized the little bar, Topxi, across the street was open...... hadn't seen it open since we arrived. I think it didn't OPEN until midnight! And at 5 am people were still arriving to go in! Oh, they love to have fun......
Unfortunately the sounds outside weren't really what kept us up..... Jim at this moment is laying in bed, sicker than...... well, sick! Looks like the flu caught up with him waaay over here. He spent the night back and forth to the bathroom, while I gave him updates from the window on the goings on below. He has slept the day away and is still running a mild fever and lots of aches and pains. Poor fellow.... nothing worse than being sick away from home!
Here are some of the pictures so far.... sorry no Barcelona as yet.... will put them up soon. I need to figure out how to do the pictures in a speedier way..... uploading seemed reeeeaaly slow. Here's Jim hamming it up at a shop in Mallorca. The best option, I grudgingly admit, is to view Facebook. You know how long I held out!! Anyway see all the pics there
View from the rooftop terrace at Julie and Tony's in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca
Barb
First trip....Barcelona! or as the Spanish say ....Barthelona!! I love listening to them talk, they go so fast and are very animated! They do a lot of the "th" sound, which I find a bit slow to pick up. I seem to trip over my tongue, course I do that in English! I do love their "Hola". We have been saying it in Mexico..... hola! short and simple, pleased with ourselves that we got a Spanish word out and not wanting to drag it on too long in case it was incorrect.... But they.... they say it in a lingering, musical, welcoming way. Ohhhh laaaa, with a range in notes. You just have to smile.
We have a 1 bedroom apartment in the Eixample district, great location. Right in the heart of downtown. The old buildings are beautiful and one seems to out do the next. From our 3rd floor we over look the street below. It has been a bit noisy (these beautiful old windows I wanted are not exactly "sealed") I had heard the folks here love their late nights, no wonder they have the siesta! Most shops, banks, etc close from 2 pm - 4 pm for a lingering lunch, sleep!......I'd imagine. When we arrived back at our place last night around 9 pm the street was fairly quiet. The day time bakeries, flower shops, vegetable stands, cafes, and a multitude of other shops were closed up. The restaurants are plentiful though, but generally, it seemed quiet. Well...... 2 am was not so quiet! Haha...... the night was just getting started. The streets were very busy with cars and motorcycles, motorcycles..... and yes, more motorcycles!! The party had spilled out on to the street. Not the rowdy, making trouble, kinda party. Just friends getting together and most likely getting a breath of fresh air, everyone smokes! At 5 am I realized the little bar, Topxi, across the street was open...... hadn't seen it open since we arrived. I think it didn't OPEN until midnight! And at 5 am people were still arriving to go in! Oh, they love to have fun......
Unfortunately the sounds outside weren't really what kept us up..... Jim at this moment is laying in bed, sicker than...... well, sick! Looks like the flu caught up with him waaay over here. He spent the night back and forth to the bathroom, while I gave him updates from the window on the goings on below. He has slept the day away and is still running a mild fever and lots of aches and pains. Poor fellow.... nothing worse than being sick away from home!
View from the rooftop terrace at Julie and Tony's in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca
Barb
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