MANILVA,CALLE SAN VICENTE 1

Sunday 20th April.

The forecast for the week is hot and very sunny and as we got up this morning it was a beautiful day.On Sunday morning we had a late brunch of Smoked Bacon,Pork Sausage,Baked Beans,local Tomatoe,Saute Potatoes and local fresh Eggs as we had invited Anna around for Sunday dinner. She came to the house in the early evening and as we were about to sit down the front door bell went and it was Carlos and Anna with Fabio on their way home so they joined us for dinner ! Luckily we had a large Leg of Pork in the oven and as usual we had had prepared more than enough for us so the evening became a “ Guerrero “ family occasion as Mano came down after work as well !

Monday 21st April.

On Monday we went over to the large Garden centre near our old site and bought some Plants and Pot’s for the front balconies which have now become a talking point with all our neighbors, they can also be seen from inside thru the Glass door’s and when they are open you can also smell them as well ! In the evening we had cold Roast Pork and salad for supper.

Tuesday 22nd April.

We went down to Estepona to our Spanish bank as we prefer to go in and not go on the internet,they are very helpful and as soon as we walk in they look after us and the manager is also very friendly,We then went to the garage to check on the Winnebago and we then called on Vidal and Gissy to catch up with all the news.As we got back to the village we spotted Anna and Carlos with Fabio and joined them for a drink in the square in the very warm afternoon sunshine.Supper was Chicken Curry which was one of the hottest yet as I have now got seven different powders !


Wednesday 23rd April.

In the morning we went down to the beach front at Sabinillas for our morning coffee and drink and as I read the papers Brenda went for a paddle in the warm sea water,The promenade is very nice and as every where in Spain it is also very clean and tidy, they even smooth and clean the sand first thing in the morning ! We ended up on the roof terrace back at our house in the late afternoon sunshine with the cold drinks to hand.

Thursday 24th April.

We went for a walk around the village as we are still discovering our way around the narrow streets and it also helps we when go out in the Smart car which is also very useful because of its size ! We bumped into the folks at one of our favourite bars in the main street and as it was Carlos’s day off he invited us for supper that evening.We had a smashing night with all the family as Carlos’s wife Anna came home from work and also Mano later. Carlos had prepared Chicken Legs baked in the oven with green peppers and onions which he had bought from the local butcher by his apartment and he also on a large grill top cooked Red peppers, local mushrooms and his now famous Frits.To start we had Avocado and Prawns and it was all washed down with the local wine and beer ! The evening finished up with Anna and me on the PC playing “ Who Wants to be a Millionaire “

Friday 25th April.

Friday is our shopping day so we went over to the Hypermarket and then to the English butchers to stock up for next week.In the evening we watched a DVD that we had bought at the Hypermarket which was on offer for only 5 euro ! Over the weekend we are taking it easy as next week when Jane arrives we are planning to be out and about on the Costa del Sol in the hot and very sunny weather showing her all the sites !! Watch out for the pictures and reports . We have arranged a hire car for four days.