Hace Mal Tiempo

When one plans a trip to a location where the anticipated activities are all outdoors, weather is a major factor.  Unfortunately, the weather here has taken a turn for the worse. We have had a few days of rain and very strong winds. Rain is in the forecast for the next few days as well.   Yesterday we didn't get out of the house, except for a short uncomfortable walk.  

Next day...

Luckily, there have been a few sunny breaks today. We were able to ride the bikes into town this morning stock up on supplies and take a nice walk along the beach this afternoon. Rain is forecast to start again in a couple of hours... we'll see?

A few days later...

It has been several days since I started this blog entry and the weather is still less than ideal.  Probably related to the time of year and this particular location.  It is nearly always windy with constantly changing conditions...  sun for a few hours, then back to cloud cover and rain.  Linda just told me that the forecast is for an addition 47mm of rain in the next couple of days!

Despite the frequent rain showers, we have been able to get out walking and biking almost every day but unfortunately we haven't been able to do any longer rides. Below are a few photos taken in the last few days, during the sunny breaks.

There is quite a bit of surfing along this coast, both paddle and kite. This is small beach near the house we rented, called Fuente del Gallo. 

There are a number of cylindrical stone building, like this one, all along the coast. it looks to me that they were built as viewing stations. Some are used as utility buildings but this one looks like a residence.

 

This tree's blossoms are interesting. The plant is a 

Callistemon rigidus

At the restaurant called  TGB (The Good Burger)  The Good Burger come with The Good Beer.

Another coastal shot looking back to Conil

This is a traditional breakfast in Andalusia. This type of bun is called a mollete. It is served toasted with a bottle of olive oil  and a container of blended tomato paste.  The olive oil is used as a butter substitute. Drizzle it on the bun and then spoon on the tomato paste.  It tastes better than it looks.



The thing about not having much to do is that it gives you a lot of time to think. 

Even before the rain started, Linda and I had been discussing the pros and cons of travel.  We really like being able to travel to places we like, but we are also starting to realize we need to accept the fact that we are getting older and perhaps we need to adjust our lifestyle. We still want to travel but "when and how" needs to change.  

A couple of days ago we were walking along the road near here, discussing this very situation. We agreed that it was time for a change.  

Suddenly, Linda noticed an odd object on the road. 

Was it a sign?  We were literally approaching a fork in the road!

The forecast is looking better, starting for the day after tomorrow 😊

Heading into Jerez to visit a friend.

 

                                                                         Post Script

                                                       I forgot to include this photo in an earlier post.

Are you going to trust this elevator?