Saturday, January 12, 2008
Holiday in Spain
My last two trips out of Glasgow seemed to involve a lot of rain.
I don´t want to complain, but I do see a lot of rain in Glasgow, so
sometimes it is nice to go somewhere where I can see the sun. (Actually it
is nice to see the blue sky).
I am taking a couple of days in Nerja in Spain. This is a small town
near Malga. I really came here because it is cheap at this time of
year. My mum pointed out (somewhat bitterly) that it is one of her
favourite places. We had a family holiday here, over 20 years ago.
After I worked how to use cheap airlines I have been to Madrin and Barcelona,
but I have tried to stay away from the hard core tourist areas that the
British invade to get drunk in the sunshine. I felt I needed a break.
Nerja is a smaller town, so it is not one of the main tourist
areas for British holiday makers. I have heard a lot of English in the sreets.
It is an older crowd who are the tourists. So much less drunkardness, but
a lot of stopping in doorways.
I did laugh when I walked 5 yards outside my hotel and found
places where I could get an English breakfast. A pub close by
had the Tennants T sign. (I actully drink more San Miguel when I am in
Glasgow so drinking tennents would be a bit of change).
After spending the day lazing around in the sun and just looking
at the sea, I now kmow why British gangsters come here. I have mostly
just been reading all day.