THE START OF THE WEEK IN SUNNY MANILVA

MONDAY 24^th/ TUESDAY 25^TH/ JUNE 2013.

We were up bright and early on Monday as I was taking all the folks, including Brenda across to Estepona for a shopping and sightseeing trip, then a snack lunch; I then shot back to the house and made the ‘Steak, Kidney and Mushroom Pie’- just ‘Steak and Mushroom’ for Jenny in a separate dish! Brenda had made her know famous ‘Mashed Potatoes’ before she left. Brenda also got ready Baby Carrots and Peas and sliced Green Beans which we had bought at the Sunday market; I also picked out the smallest Baby New Potatoes, from the market also which I boiled in their skins and then tossed them in hot Oil and Butter! I picked up the gang in Estepona and did a short sightseeing trip back along the coast and up to Manilva. Sadly no pictures as the camera was on charge, after all it’s been in use a lot over the weekend!

In the evening we had some light Tapas including some local fresh Gambas which Jack has been craving for! We then had a nice family meal as the sisters reminisced about their early lives together with another fine Rioja to help things along. I ‘Ferry’ the folks back and forth from their apartment in the very good and fast Toyota.

Today, Tuesday we have been getting ready this morning our final meal with the gang; Roast Turkey with a savory Herb Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets and finger licking pan gravy; Brenda has got her vegetable selection ready -Cauliflower and Broccoli florets in a three Cheese sauce, fresh local Carrots and Baby Brussels Sprout tossed in Smoked Bacon snippets; Baby New Potatoes and just for Jack Roast Potatoes in Duck Fat!! In the middle of the morning I took the folks down to Sabinillas, they are getting a taxi back up and then will go for a swim in the pool at the Aparthotel

Late in the afternoon we had a visit from the 'Guerrero Clan' - Mano,Anna,Sally Ann,Dominico and Dylan,as Mano said you don't often see 5 'Guerrero's' at any one time! They called to wish Brenda " Happy Birthday " - so we had some Birthday cake and a drink!! Watch out for some pictures of tonight’s final last supper later!In the words of Jack " BB Malcolm! " - 'Bloody Beautiful' !!

PS; I have also posted some general pictures from over the weekend that I would have normally been posting on the blog!

Thought for the Week; See above.

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PUERTO DE DUQUESA SUNDAY LUNCHTIME

FERRARI'S GALORE

FERRARI'S GALORE

FERRARI'S GALORE

FERRARI'S GALORE

FERRARI'S GALORE

FERRARI'S GALORE

FERRARI'S GALORE

FERRARI'S GALORE

MANILVA BAR ROJAS SUNDAY LUNCHTIME

MANILVA BAR ROJAS SUNDAY LUNCHTIME

SABINILLAS SUNDAY MIDNIGHT

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKEND;

SUNDAY IN SUNNY MANILVA AND SABINILLAS

SUNDAY 23^rd/ JUNE 2013.

We had a little lie in on Sunday morning after one ‘Helluva’ day; after freshening ourselves up we went and collect the folks and went down to the Sunday Market at the ‘Rastro’ in the bottom of the valley. We then shot along to ‘Puerto de Duquesa’ and had our first drink of the day( Tinto Verano’s) sat by the side of the marina taking in the views; suddenly all hell broke loose as the ‘Ferrari Owners Club’ arrived in style! I couldn’t resist taking some pictures as you can see!!

It was then time to come back up to the village to ‘Bar Rojas’ for our Paella lunch,Lumy had made a special one for us as you can see in the picture above, it was rather nice and it made Jack and Lyn’s day! Mano came along and joined us for a drink and our friend Gillian joined us for lunch; it was a glorious day with the hot sun and a little cool breeze at the same time, our favorite time of the year!Lumy at the end of the meal produced a surprise Birthday cake,Brenda;s third of the weekend.

In the evening a shot along to ‘Marlow’s’ for our ‘Haddock, Chips and Mushy Peas’ which we had from the paper – it’s another mmmmmmmmmm! It was then time to go down to Sabinillas to see the ‘Notche San Juan’ celebrations; it was very packed and the busiest we have seen it in years, with hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the promenades and square to watch and listen to the live music, which was very good, so busy that I could not find any where to park after dropping off the gang and ended up having to walk a long way back up the hill to find somewhere!

We found a spot on the beach front to watch the tableau being set on fire at midnight, some friends, John and Wendy from North Wales came along and joined us, so we had a good catch-up chat and gossip; the picture shows the Tableau at the height of the fire but sadly no fireworks as they were too far away along the coast as the council could not get a licensee from the government this year to have them on the beach in front of the masses!Even our local Manilva TV had a problem catching then in the distance!!

I then had to ‘Hike’ back up the hill to get the car and come down to pick the folks up – another ‘Helluva’ Day.

Thought for the Day; See above.

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CASARES GOLF CLUB

CASARES GOLF CLUB

CASARES GOLF CLUB

BRENDA'S BIRTHDAY DINNER

BRENDA'S BIRTHDAY DINNER