Aren’t we lucky

In Spain we like to keep the summer vibe until at least mid-month, easing back into the swing of things, for which I am most grateful.

I think it’s been a fabulous summer, personally.  It’s been a tad overwhelming with tourists everywhere so I’ve spent a lot of time enjoying my home.  I haven’t really had that much time off but there again I live in Marbella, so I have been able to make the most of the time taken and visited some of the places that I don’t normally get to go to just “as a person.”

Ironically one of the places I thought I wouldn’t ever go to ended up being one my favourite venues!  Last summer this building, that had previously been abandoned for some forty years, became Maya Garden and this summer Gala swimming pool club.  It’s an attractive venue but it has a red pool which I just didn’t find at all appealing.  I really had no intention of going. However, I tried it as it wasn’t crowded and I’m so pleased I did. I had 5-star VIP treatment, enjoying truly delicious food and very down-to-earth staff and the prices are fair.  It’s dog friendly too; so much so we spent Boy’s 4^th birthday there and he was well spoilt and made a few poochy friends too.  I also read a novel, one I’ve been longing to do so since it was given to me by local author Joan Fallon: The Blue Door, which helped to stay away from my ‘phone and work.  Hopefully I’ll keep that habit up at least of an evening!

I’ve loved having time to really appreciate life and where I live; aren’t we lucky?