On the 3rd January we decided to set off on a long cycle ride to Villaricos..
We had only travelled about 1000metres and "BANG"...John had a puncture!
After a very quick repair pit stop we were in our way again...
First stop was Garrucha marina/port..
Once we arrived at Villaricos we headed straight for the Churros stand... We needed revitalising!!
It was the busiest we had seen it there for some time...warm weather and still the holiday season swelled the crowds no doubt...
It's wonderful to walk through the streets and see oranges growing on the trees..
Busy market day today!!..
After a meander around the market and marina we headed back to Mojacar..total kms = 41.5!!
On the eve of the 5th January Spain celebrates "Three Kings Eve"... This is when children will get left their gifts (if they've been good!).
Most villages, towns and cities celebrate with parades of the three kings through the streets tossing out sweets & candy to the crowds..
We decided this year to stay and watch the Mojacar parade...we normally go to Garrucha..
The three kings came out on the Town Hall balcony to wave to the crowds before setting off..
Three white horses led the parade...
The children who assist the Three Kings followed.....
Then the Mojacar Musical Band followed...
Once the Three Kings had got onto their floats they were off...to be honest it wasn't as good as Garrucha but we are glad we've seen it...
Local news....earlier in the year Mojacar Town Hall announced they were extending the Paseo and work is forging ahead..
It should look pretty good by the time they've finished and will mean you can walk for so much longer all along the front..
Not content with the car breaking down earlier this month..
The washing machine decided to give up the ghost, so we had to go and splash the cash again & buy a new one..
They were able to deliver the same day..but they didn't bank on the fact we lived at the top of a very steep hill!!
All's well that ends well..and it is all up and running..
Today is:
So we're taking it easy today..pottering around here..me doing what I love best...
Making a cover for my iPhone...
And having lunch on the terrace...
Mixed salad with cranberries, walnuts, cheese and dark spanish honey...
Life's sooo hard sometimes....!
'Till next time....adios...
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