Fembat Unhinged

The red flag was flying today on the beaches here which means, technically, anyone in their right mind probably doesnt go for their daily dip. I´m not in my right mind but I decided it was just a little too much white water even for me.

I wouldnt have minded learning to kite surf like these guys this evening!

This image was taken for Saturday Scenes – to see others I have taken please view the archives or, alternatively, check out all the amazing photographs submitted by others on the main site!

I was working most of the day trying to complete a last minute website. So, when it hit 23:15, I suddenly realised I had not done my SatScene. The answer came when I looked into the face of my small JRT who was feeling neglected and was badly in need of a walk. So we went for a late night walk along the beachfront and killed two birds with one stone.

I love walking at night – most especially along the seafront when the sea is a little rougher than usual. The waves crashing against the rocks is a wonderful sound.

The weather is boiling. The seas are boiling. Its hot, wild and windy here on the Costa del Sol.

I love bright things – most especially mugs and dinner sets.  The quirkier, funkier and more brightly coloured the better.  There is a little store in the center of town which sells the most beautiful hand painted things – mugs, bowls, plates, tableware and, of course, plants pots.

Our new dinnerware set is a mismatch of all the designs in the store I like as I never liked things to be identical – much more interesting to have a different design on every single plate (all the same is just so dull!). Our latest addition are these wonderful mugs – each of which come with their own clay spoon in the handle holder. Cute! Purchased today – each mug cost €3 each!

The last week I have been offline has not been spent lazily – in fact quite the contrary. I have spent it walking the dog´s legs off, swimming twice a day in the ocean which is a spectacular 100 yards from my apartment (and can in fact be seen clearly from my balcony) and chasing Movistar for my internet connection – which they delivered, as promised, at a much faster rate.  I have eaten out twice at two wonderful restaurants. We had a very non-Spanish curry in a nearby Indian Restaurant and some wonderful seafood at a seafront chiringuito.

Travelling on the bus to Málaga today took this little snap as we entered the city from my mobile. Next week will also be from a different location. Very exciting!