SATURDAY 5th

Despite Joaquin saying it would rain and be windy it is a wonderful morning with clear skies and no wind. We were in need of another long walk so set off along the beach to the ‘Melia Americanos Hotel’ where we left the beach to walk through the cliff top golf course. Having got so far on the buggy road a cart pulled up and we were advised to take the cliff edge as it was dangerous on this road due to the golfers, and we thought this was the safest route!. So crossing close to the 18^th hole, and passing a stone feature, we had to watch our step due to the very sharp rocky surface, a lot of it covered by a red/green succulent. At one point we disturbed a small flock of birds and wished John had been with us to identify them, but no doubt he would tell us later. (They were kildeers).

Back on the beach we stopped for cocktails at the beach bar watching the younger people play volleyball before moving on to walk on the beach the other side of our hotel. This beach is not so good but the water is shallower so it is ideal for children. There were a lot of local people down on this beach today. It was also a great place for beach aerobics with lots of people joining in before they moved into the sea. It was a hunky instructor that could get so many women off their sunbeds, in fact when we reached the group there was three instructors! There was also a couple of nicky nacky noo sellers with their stall set over a bicycle.

Another cocktail before lunch when we were joined by Tony, who had hoped to go to the nature reserve with John and Dorothy, but they had cried off. Along with 6 others John and Dorothy are staying an extra week so have plenty of time to explore. Whilst Keith and Tony ordered a sandwich for their lunch I went over to the cake stand returning with a large slice of coconut tart and a croissant smothered in chocolate sauce. Joaquin surprised us with a large plate of chips and black olives so I was well sorted.

Keith and I returned to our sunbeds by the Paella restaurant for the afternoon. Tony came along and I pointed out one of the humming bird’s favourite spots. No sooner said it flew down to the cactus and Tony was able to capture a wonderful picture – I did not!

Tonight we had are farewell dinner in the Trinidad Restaurant, an open air seafood restaurant. The lobster meal served at our end of the table was a bit disappointing as the lobster refused to come out of its shell due to being over grilled. Mary Jane said a few words like how good we had been and it had been a holidiay for her and was almost in tears. Bob responded, having written down his speech as he said he was sure he was showing the first signs of having Alzheimers! We ended the meal with a champagne toast to Mary Jane and another rendition of ‘Viva La Revolution’.

Some of us returned to the cafe, some went off to the theatre where ‘Songs from the Musicals’ was being performed tonight, and others went to bed.