Mud, Mud Glorious Mud

SUNDAY
This morning, we're going to Pilar de la Hordada to have a look at the Vintage Car Display. Lots of lovely well-kept cars and motorcycles. We even found a VW Golf GTI in red, just like we had, and Martin sold while I was in hospital having Sarah.

After this, we went to Lo Pagan to bathe in the mud baths in the Mar Menor. The mud is rich in calcium, magnesium, and potassium, good for its healing properties, and also smelt like rotten eggs. There is a long walkway out into the lagoon, on one side is the sea and beach and on the other are little bays with boardwalks leading out into the salt water of the lagoon with a mud bed . The idea is to wade ito the water a pick up the mud and smother the body in it, then get out and let it dry before re-entering the water to wash it off. Well, Mark went first up to his knees, then Martin he started smothering it everywhere, then Fi started off in the water before covering herself up to the knees. I, on the other hand, resisted the ordeal due to the smell. They did actually all say how smooth their skins felt after the experience, I will forgo this experience, but it was fun to watch.

Back home for a meal in tonight and a lovely sunset.

MONDAY
Last night I had made the decision I was staying in today as my knee is hurting and after being unwell during the night I think it was a wise decision. Martin is also staying here, we are resting and he is going for a bike ride this afternoon. Fi and Mark are going for a ride up into the mountains and around the lake. She has taken some beautiful pictures. A meal out tonight, Mexican, Martin says it's the best meal of the holiday, which is nearly over.Read more