29-30 May - Keeping Cool

These past two days we've stuck to pottering about in the bay or cycling as venturing out with the car leads to a bit of a Russian roulette as to whether we'll get a parking spot on our return.

So Friday we walked at a leisurely pace off into Roses. Probably a bit slower than normal as we kept stopping to watch the volleyball. We've no idea who's winning or what countries/universities are participating as there does not seem to be any way of differentiating the teams. Although we think the majority are from Germany as that seems to be the only language we've heard on the loudspeaker or between team members. There might be a UK university there but so far we've not spotted them.

Saturday being Empuriabrava market day was a chance to get the bikes out and probably the final one for this stay. We spent quite a bit of time at one of the meat stalls trying to work out why the trotter on the bottom of the pig's leg looked more like one normally found on a goat. The only reason we could think of was that they've used a bit of artistic licence in their cured meat display. Unless it was smoked goat 🤔.

As it's been another sweltering day I got myself a fan, which was immediately put into use. It's also been in use for most of today.

There must've been a few coffers left in the tourism budget in Empuriabrava as there's another sign! Personally I think it would look better if the 'Brav' was closer to the 'A', although the gap was being used by visitors to sit in to have their photos taken, so maybe they did get it right 😄.

Anyway with just 3 more days to go before we start heading back to the UK on Wednesday, it was time to check out Mercadona on our way back for our wine and food requests. We'll have to return with the car in the week when parking is a bit easier🤞🏼. There was no way we'd get it all on our bikes 😂.

27-28 May - Baking Hot!

We've just had two sweltering days so we've not moved much! Other than going on a walk jumping from one area of shade to another.

Yesterday evening we joined our group for the monthly mini golf match. It was still pretty hot so we were all decked out in shorts and sunhats until gone 8pm. Ian had a great round, beating off the nearest competition by taking 6 less shots! 

Today's saunter along the prom saw the first aid huts being put in place. About 4 along the bay ready for the start of season next week.

Today was spent concentrating on my embroidery whilst out in the shade on the balcony. A bit of a sweaty day and loads of iced drinks to cool off. 

It looks like tomorrow is going to be another sweltering day so we're having a local lunch out with our Isle of Man friend. Ah. This is the life! 😄😎

25-26 May - Hot Over Here

Much like the UK is currently having, we're baking over here on the Mediterranean coast.

There has been a steady increase in the numbers gravitating towards the beach. Although how they sit out there under the scorching sun is beyond me. I find 5-8pm, suitably slathered in Factor 50 the best time to enjoy a bit of sunshine without the detrimental frazzling effects.

There's a volleyball tournament that's gathering quite alot of interest and a fair few spectators.

I'm not sure if the sport's popularity is due to the scantily bikini clad female participants or the muscular male competitors, who wear a sensible shorts and occasionally t-shirt ensemble. The thought of getting a sunburnt bottom (bikini bottoms don't seem to cover much posterior flesh) or sagging boobs (string bikini tops are not built for supporting the larger chested females) doesn't appeal to my younger self ... or even my older self!😂.

Anyway at 5.30pm yesterday it was still 31C!! 🥵

Today we enjoyed our daily walk along the prom before it got too hot for the day. Then we enjoyed lunch with friends until late afternoo.

Back on the balcony this evening we've been trying to work out what a worker on the roof opposite was doing. At first we thought he had a phone on a selfie stick taking photos but then realised it was a broom!! He was up there for sometime waving it around so it could have been something to do with his TV signal 🤔. Anyway, suggestions are welcome 😄.

I've been working on a crochet set that I was given. A beginners set which is not the easiest to understand. I'm going to need help from a confident crocheter as the petal instructions seem to be written in hieroglyphics - I haven't a scooby as to what they mean. No worries though as I'm still making the bits I can - a few leaves and the flower centre so far.

With the way the heat is going it's likely to be a quiet day tomorrow with mini golf in the evening. Not played since last year so it's usually a bit of a challenge.