New Friends And Line Dancing!

I had a lovely day with my new friends, Maria and Linda, when we went to eat at Penny Farthing's in Los Alcazares, Av. Rio Nalon 18, 30710 Los Alcazares, Murcia. Serving traditionally British food, it is a real find on this touristy strip. We then went to line dancing above The Arches, Av Justo Quesada, 30710, Los Alcazares, Murcia.

The ladies day out was rounded off by a visit to Sweet Pea Garden Centre, Calle Fragata, 30710 Los Alcazares - oh my! What a find! This is a new garden centre, with a coffee area where you can have homemade cakes, coffee or a lovely big glass of wine! Kelly and Antonio made us totally welcome. I loved it!

The previous day I hadn't been seen for a whole day and night, and one of the local residents checked up on me the next day to make sure I was okay. That was so nice! There is a real sense of community in La Union. Even the locals are waving at me now!

Locals are even stopping their cars and asking me for directions now if they are lost! Hasta luego!!

I've Been To Spanish School!

After having breakfast at the local Panaderia with friends, I was invited to attend the local Spanish School to see the artwork that the children had produced. It was totally lovely. They had been studying Around The World In 80 Days, along with other books by Jules Verne, and they proudly showed off their artwork to waiting parents and me! Such lovely children and teachers. I so enjoyed it.

I had such a fab start to the week that I even managed to get my washing machine to work when I knee'ed the washing machine door! Result, it worked!

I went into Cartagena on the local bus, looked around the Lidl, which was just like my one back in the UK - hurrah! Also visited Cartagena Train Station, a beautiful building, with trains going to Murcia, Barcelona and Madrid.

Afterwards, caught the baby train as I cal it back to La Union, and found a much quicker way to get back to the apartment via the Mercado Publico. Had to stop for a drink on the way back as it was so hot! I have found another favourite drink - tinto de verano, a summer wine.

I have now started Spanish lessons, whilst in Spain, to brush up on my Spanish. I am really enjoying it. Hasta Luego!