15 May - Windy Today

We continue with our unseasonably wet May with rain overnight and then it's been windy from this morning.

With a lunch date at 1pm we headed out for the obligatory walk before eating and then being unable to move.

 It was lovely to see that the fences had been moved but it looked a bit slap dash without paving slabs. Maybe over the next few months they may get them put down.

We were intrigued to see the workings of the bin set up. They have huge pits under the variety of bins (seperate ones for paper, glass, plastics etc) which are then lifted out by huge lorries. No wheelie bins over here.

Lunch was over in Empuiabrava in an Italian restaurant. Opposite the marina so we had a great view watching the comings and goings. Lots of boats being lifted in and out today.

My tiramisu was delicious!

After a fabulous meal we were invited back to Richard's boat for a coffee. Sitting there the wind was howling around.

Back at the apartment we have had the wind whistling around. The tremontana is making itself known! Interestingly there's still snow on the mountains. Definitely not normally seen in May.

Tomorrow is market day. Hopefully the wind calms down to allow us to cycle there.

14 May - A Tad Damp

Forecast for today was rubbish so it was quite pleasant to wake up and the rain was holding off.

Definately not a beach day!

It was sort of clearing by the time we got to Roses.

A family of Shags were closed to shore - unusual to see them in the bay. They're usually over in the Nature Reserve.

On our walk back we bumped into friends at the mini golf cafe. We nearly walked past them as it had started to drizzle so we were on a mission to get back! After a quick natter we continued on our way.

Unfortunately just minutes away from our apartment block the rain got much heavier. We had to shelter under the ice-cream parlour brolly!

Anyway after a few minutes we convinced ourselves that it was easing up so whizzed to our destination. Well, at a quicker pace than we normally walk 😁.

We had lunch accompanied by thunder, rain and the occasional lightning flash until mid afternoon when it eventually stopped. The forecast shows that the rain is with us until about lunchtime tomorrow and then sunshine for the next week. Yippee!! 

At least the afternoon was productive as I had time to finish an embroidery I was originally working on while in New Zealand.

With a lunch date tomorrow we hopefully should be able to veg out on the balcony after a large meal 😊.

13 May - Out for Lunch

Yesterday evening we had stormy conditions again. Thunder and lightning flashing about with a bit of torrential rain thrown in. 

This morning from about 7am it sounded like the gardeners in the house opposite were out trying to blow dry the grass! Other than the owner visiting today we couldn't work out the reason for the frenetic leaf blowing, strimming and sawing going on. Anyway by breakfast time they must've been ready to move on to their next client as their trailer was full of leaves and grass clippings.

As we were heading out for lunch with our social group over here we took ourselves off for a walk. There's usually not enough time when we get back after these events and usually we're too full to move.

New signs have gone up down the prom. We had to have a chuckle about the sign about picking up your 'pet's poop'. With the number of cats, rabbits and guinea pigs seen being taken for walks the council probably thought it was best to specify 'pet' rather than 'dog' to cover all eventualities.

Lunch was a typical 4 hour affair with the usual Catalan dishes on offer. However this meal was slightly different in it's dessert offerings.

This was amanida de fruites which translates as fruit salad. We all had a bit of a laugh when the apple on a plate came out. 

Not sure if I did any better with the chocolate mousse. Looked a bit like what the council was concerned about being left scattered along the prom! 😂 It did taste pretty good though even though presentation required improvement.

Anyway despite the dodgy desserts we had a great time and managed to return by 5.30pm from a 1pm start! Just time to catch the last bit of sunshine whilst out on the balcony. And I finished my book, which I've recently found out is being made as the next Cormorant Strike series on BBC.

No specific plans for tomorrow so it's going to be a wait and see day.