It seems to me that March was warm and dry here in Spain but April has truly made up for it with, showers, thunderstorms and gales. At least the flowers seem to enjoy it - and it doesn't generally last long with adequate spells of very warm sunshine following on pretty soon. After last night's rain the pool temperature was down to just over 20 degrees so I gave it a miss today, busying myself with a heap of washing that soon dried in the sun and wind.
A week or so back we went to Cartagena to see the Cuban Folklore ballet. It was quite a spectacular show depicting the island's african heritage right through to it's Latino influences. The finale was quite brilliant and the dancers got several curtain calls which I don't think they expected.
One can perhaps see why T and D enjoyed it so much.
The flowers around the pool look really lovely at the moment despite the battering they have had from the weather and the roses and other plants on the back terrace are slowly settling in and producing buds and, in some cases, flowers. I don't think one can ever have too many plants but I have to be prudent with the cash and spread the purchases over a number of months. A few more geraniums on the wall at the back of the pool would certainly look nice and I have also seen some pot hangers that would take them - in May!
Carol of course is at present in Blighty where she has been since the middle of March. Her sister, Dianne, had a fall and broke her leg in three different places. She also disclocated her ankle and will be in plaster at least until 22 May when the cast comes off. However, she then will have to go back to Bronglais in Aberystwyth to have the screws taken out of her metal plate. Carol meanwhile fell over in Mach High Street and broke her wrist. She too is due to return to Bronglais on 22 May but she also has an appointment on Wednesday this week just to check that all is well. They both suffer quite a bit of discomfort and, with only three arms and legs between them, some disruption to routine as well - especially as Dianne's house is built around a staircase to all departments. Still, I am sure they are enjoying their company (and the good will of kind friends) and I have been told in no uncertain terms to stay away as I 'would only moan about how I was missing my pool in Spain' - which is probably true. Still I am ready to go if need be at a moment's notice.
A week or so back we went to Cartagena to see the Cuban Folklore ballet. It was quite a spectacular show depicting the island's african heritage right through to it's Latino influences. The finale was quite brilliant and the dancers got several curtain calls which I don't think they expected.
One can perhaps see why T and D enjoyed it so much.
The flowers around the pool look really lovely at the moment despite the battering they have had from the weather and the roses and other plants on the back terrace are slowly settling in and producing buds and, in some cases, flowers. I don't think one can ever have too many plants but I have to be prudent with the cash and spread the purchases over a number of months. A few more geraniums on the wall at the back of the pool would certainly look nice and I have also seen some pot hangers that would take them - in May!
Carol of course is at present in Blighty where she has been since the middle of March. Her sister, Dianne, had a fall and broke her leg in three different places. She also disclocated her ankle and will be in plaster at least until 22 May when the cast comes off. However, she then will have to go back to Bronglais in Aberystwyth to have the screws taken out of her metal plate. Carol meanwhile fell over in Mach High Street and broke her wrist. She too is due to return to Bronglais on 22 May but she also has an appointment on Wednesday this week just to check that all is well. They both suffer quite a bit of discomfort and, with only three arms and legs between them, some disruption to routine as well - especially as Dianne's house is built around a staircase to all departments. Still, I am sure they are enjoying their company (and the good will of kind friends) and I have been told in no uncertain terms to stay away as I 'would only moan about how I was missing my pool in Spain' - which is probably true. Still I am ready to go if need be at a moment's notice.
