Fake news and Keir Starmer

I saw a bit of fake news about Keir Starmer on Facebook, but the person who posted it took it down once I pointed out how inaccurate it was. However the best news one, while parody, is hilarious. 

Granada again

Today, we returned to Granada. My daughter and I went for a walk first hoping that Gerald, the black dog would keep us company, but he did not join us, having been for a walk with someone else beforehand. He was happy to see us when we got back, but he was tired and just sat and wagged his tail while we stroked him.  In fact, when we got back from Granada, my wife got out of the car to say hello to him. However later in the day, he appeared to want me to go for a walk with him, but I turned him down to be with my wife.

Granada itself was hotter than before. My wife and son were dropped off in the city centre and my daughter and I parked where we had parked before, took in the view of the city from there (see my post from two days ago if you have not seen it) and then went down. My daughter was surprised how steep it was and we felt sorry for a British couple we met who were making their way up to the top, well the suffering wife anyway. We did warn her that there was more up, but forgot to tell her that the steepest bit of the walk was at the end of it.

Lunch was amazing, my wife finding a place in an old guide book, the pictures are from it.  The guidebook was in Spanish and the hotel provided it, and I am very glad my wife found this place. The kids went to a market afterwards and then it was back to the hotel. We tried to have dinner outside, well, we had dinner outside, but it was the least favourite meal of the holiday for all of us.  It does make us appreciate the meals that we have had.  Not that we did not, but we are aware of just how good they are compared to what we can have for dinner elsewhere.

Swimming

The pool here is amazing, though I will admit that my picture could have been better. We decided to have a lazy day by the pool. My daughter and I went for a walk with Gerald the black dog in the morning, and later, I went for a walk alone with him. I was surprised to see him getting chased by two dogs who ran out of one of the two houses on the walk. I just gave the dogs a look and they left me alone.  Tomorrow, we are probably going to return to Granada, but we will see what happens.

Granada

Today we went to Granada. We dropped my wife and my daughter in the city centre and my son and I walked down from a view point overlooking the city. Not as spectacular as Alhambra, still amazing. I loved the walk down though my son did keep threatening to push me over for not walking fast enough.

We visited the Cathedral, for which the city is famous. I was astounded by it. It makes you feel small and insignificant, especially as it does not look as grand from the outside. If you are to visit Granada, it is definitely worth a look.

Alhambra

Alhambra is amazing. We are back from there. My wife opted not to join me and the two children, but drove back to the hotel from Granada and several hours later picked us up.

I knew that I was going to like it. I did not expect the children to enjoy it as well.  It was full of history, but the architecture as amazing as were the views. Sadly, we did not get to see everything and I doubt we will return to see what we missed. 

Day two in Spain

It has been warmer in the UK than it has been here today! This meant that none of us wanted to visit the pool, so instead we went to a local supermarket for supplies. This included things that we had forgotten and for me this was nail cutters and a hat.

The children and I went for a walk after breakfast where the local dog accompanied us and caught one rabbit which it promptly ate (it missed out on another). He is a friendly dog but has loads of burrs in his fur.  Later in the day, I want for a walk before dinner and he kept me company for that as well.  We also have played a game called Photo Roulette. I did not do too well at that one! 

Tomorrow the children and I are to visit Alhambra before it gets too hot next week. Should be fun! 

Day one in Spain

We have arrived! Our hotel is rural, relaxing and quiet. We left early in the day and I have spent the time trying to nap when I can. Our drive here was interesting because my wife and I have not driven a manual car in a while and I have to remember to keep my left foot on the clutch.

My daughter and I have visited the pool, but the weather is not as hot as it was in Colchester yesterday. Apparently a heatwave is to come next week though. Anyway, it will soon be time for food.  And then sleep.