• Mark John-Williams
  • Mark John-Williams

Costa del sol

We needed some sun 🌞 Læs mere
  • Start på rejsen
    11. juli 2024

    Day 1 getting there (eventually)

    11. juli 2024, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    After dropping little (trembling) Charlie off with kennels, we got the bus into chester, had a swifty in the town crier, then the train to Liverpool South parkway and the bus to the airport. At the airport I started to panic that the taxi would have the wrong location and I was right. Uneventful flight then met our driver who couldn't take us as predicted so booked an uber @ 35 euros. Lovely apartment and time for a nightcap in the park with a live singerLæs mere

  • Day 2 - getting to know local area

    12. juli 2024, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Walked the boardwalk west for half an hour. Had a cheap beer stop (£3) then a wine and some lovely sardines on the beach. Back to the pool for a swim, then across the road for some supplies and a beer with some expats. Back to get ready with some music then walked through the Max bar and then had grilled bream and a lovely seafood salad. Back over the road where there was a drama with a local pissed woman stopping the traffic 🙈Læs mere

  • Day 4 Spain v England

    14. juli 2024, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    More pool and book time, then a speed walk to the cheap bar. Joined the Spanish families for lunch then back to refresh. Walked into la Calas (half hour), just in time for the game on the square. Retreated for some food (rubbish burger) then saw Spain finish off England. Lots of car horns and celebrating. Shared a taxi back with an English ladLæs mere

  • Day 5 - a quiet one

    15. juli 2024, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Just chilled really. Thought about Marbella, but the bus journey looked a little convoluted. Had a beer across the road chatting to some Scots (after nearly getting clobbered by the umbrella) who had just bought an apartment. Had some lunch on the front and Helen braved the waves. Stayed in watching the Spanish victory paradeLæs mere

  • Day 6 - Cabopino walk

    16. juli 2024, Wales ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Decided to walk west after the Scots told us about the Marina. It took just over an hour and we passed through a little Dunes nature reserve and saw some 'sea daffodils'. Arrived at the Cabopino marina (now in Marbella district) which was lovely. Had a tiny tapas (raw sardine on toast, yum), then walked back. Had some pool time, packed our bags and had a final meal on the front before bed.Læs mere

  • Day 7 - time to go home

    17. juli 2024, Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    Uber lift to the airport. Malaga airport is lovely, but the queue to boarding was ridiculous. Decent flight back, straight onto the south parkway bus, a shortish wait for the train to chester, then 15 minutes for our bus home (all for £17!). Were able to pick Charlie up at the Griffin pub, then had a drink at the Penybont on Mold and saw the 4paws Inn van there (remember for next time). What a lovely short holiday that was!Læs mere

    Slut på rejsen
    17. juli 2024