Wednesday, 11 July 2018

Another update

I'm not moving to the old fashioned apartment, after all.  The owner is much too precious about her stuff, so I would never feel at home there. I found another one, with modern furniture, well equipped, and just across the street from cousin Julia. I'll take some photos when I move. We're supposed to sign the contract on Friday, please keep your fingers crossed! 

Last Friday evening I went to Granada with Julio, his wife and their daughter. Julio could be an excellent tourist guide, he gave me a very comprehensive history lesson! Granada is simply wonderful. We're in Armilla, about ten minutes away on the metro. It's more laid back than Granada but it has everything for everyday life. 

I'll keep you posted as and when things happen. Here's a nice view on the Sierra Nevada, featuring the very beautiful Alhambra Palace:



Hasta la vista, amigos!

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Imaginary friends

Did anyone ever have an imaginary friend? Yours truly had one. I am not sure what made me think about it, but my mind went down that road so I thought I would discuss it. Picture the year 1963...

                Dinner is on the table. Mom sits down next to three year old Roxie. Suddenly, a shriek. Get up! You are sitting on my friend! Mom jumps up, confused, sees nothing on the chair. Roxie, what are you talking about?!  My friend Rebo is sitting there, I responded. My parents were cool and proceeded to set a place for Rebo. He joined us all the time after that. At the park, bedtime, and at restaurants. Going out to eat was interesting as the server had to be briefed on his existence so a place setting could be added. He always ate the same food as me.We shared Kiddie Cocktails. I actually remember this. Then he was gone as fast as he showed up.






I am not really that weird, am I? 😉

Sunday, 8 July 2018

Strolling along the river

Our city has a beautiful Riverwalk located downtown. It features paths, bridges, fountains, artwork and memorials. It is a peaceful place to visit even though it is in the middle of a busy city. The downtown area around it offers many different types of restaurants, and a lot of shopping! I always feel like I am on vacation when I spend time there. I have to make a point of visiting more often.















There is also a beach downtown! Centennial beach was a former quarry and developed in 1932. 
It has had many upgrades over the years. This was always a fun destination when our kids were young.



After exploring the Riverwalk, of course we were hungry. Time for a late breakfast!


Saturday, 7 July 2018

A Little Bit of Heaven

I have had a request for more PEI photos. I may have shared some of these already- but I think they are just as beautiful the second or third or even fourth time. They calm my soul.

Can you find the seals sunning themselves on the rocks?

You have to have stamina to venture into the North Atlantic!

The view from my bed. I believe this is as close to heaven as I will ever get. 


Sunrise






My very best friend would come to PEI ever summer. She diligently pulled all the weeds in the flower beds. We taught together for years and she always had my back. I could not love her more. She is very sick. Please send all of those strong, powerful, healing WTIOC thoughts her way. She knows who you all are... and has heard just about all of the really good blog stories.

I love you, Barbie.