Calpe - Spain (Episode 5)

Hello to one and all - sorry there hasn't been a blog on for a couple of weeks but there hasn't been that much to tell you and besides we haven't got much time left on the camp e-mail so we thought we would save it for when we did have something to report.

Life here at Calpe just plods along - people come and go and some stay longer than others. The gang of 8 is now down to 6 and soon, we will all be gone.

We hired a car again - a smart little black Polo for only 70 Euros for the week. So it was off and about again getting to the places which we couldn't manage by public transport. Not far away, but just set off a busy main road was a very interesting building (Morrocan style) with all sorts of pots and old doors outside, so we decided to check it out. It was amazing, everything from lamps, glassware, furniture, reclaimed doors and surrounds. We wandered from room to room mesmerised. Harry fell in love with the whole property and had visions/dreams of turning it back into a home.

We had also discussed going to visit another camp site situated at Guardamar (south of Alicante). We had heard good reports about it and wanted to check it out for ourselves for future ref. It was a lovely site with both indoor and outdoor pools, gym, sauna etc etc. A good restaurant, terrace and bar with free Wi Fi, cable tv and much, much more. It compared favourably with Calpe - we'll just have to come back again !!

It hadn't felt long since we celebrated New Year and guess what? - we went and did it all again. This time it was Chinese New Year and so the gang of 6 all went to The Wok - Chinese buffet, all night long (eat as much as you can) - entertainment and a few glasses of vino tinto!. Cava and fireworks at midnight and a late night back to camp.

The following day we were off to the Xalon valley to see the almond blossom. Row upon row of almond trees but not yet in full bloom - still a spectacular sight. It was a lovely afternoon and after stopping to buy some oranges on the road side to take home we did the tourist bit and drove around the countryside and up into the hills. We stopped at Fonts de L'Algar. Some of you may recognise it. It is where the Timotei advert was filmed many moons ago.  Quite surprised to see banana trees - but here's the proof! 

On Saturday the gang of 6 took the tram to Alicante for a day out. We were pleasantly surprised and made visits to the port and the old town before meeting up with everyone for dinner at a Mexican restaurant before the long trek back to camp. Check this street out along the promenade - it really makes you feel quite queasy walking down it. Whilst down at the port Harry decided this crew hadn't quite worked out the meaning of team work!  

 Some other views from Alicante. 

 

The highlight of the week was climbing this lump of rock.....................  although Harry might disagree. His highlight has been being able to watch the 6 nations rugby on the TV!! 

 

Anyway, Harry, Ray and I set off at 9.30am. It was a lovely day albeit a little hazy. Well worth the effort with some fantastic views as you can see. 

So, until next week when we will be busy packing up to make the long trek home.

Lots of love - Kath and Harry xxx