Thursday 20th April
  

This morning we wandered and meandered around the narrow streets of the old city of Badajoz. Breakfast toast and coffee in a quirky little street café was followed by a walk to the citadel ~ the alcazaba. Built during the Islamic period, much still remains today. The views over the city, to the many terracotta rooftops and river beyond are terrific.

The Plaza Alta is spectacular, with it’s black, white and red tiled buildings and many arches surrounding the square, it is a great place to soak up the history of the area.

I’m sure you would have been imersed in the magical days of old and the tales of battles and conquering heroes.

Miss you so much

Darling Angel son.

xxxxxx

Wednesday 19th April
  

This afternoon we walked across the River Guadiana using an old pedestrian bridge Puente de Palmas, that was first put in place in the early sixteenth century. We walked through the impressive gates, the entrance to the old city, as approached from Portugal.

It seems to be a popular route for walkers, runners and cyclists. Many ducks, geese and swans were being fed bread and crumbs by a number of children.

You would have liked to walk across this bridge, probably running ahead, looking over the sides, or chasing the ducks.

We miss you sweetie

Beloved Angel son

xxxxxx

Tuesday 18th April
  

And so it was, back to work for my son and his girlfriend today ~ they run an academy teaching English to Spanish children. However they don’t start work until four in the afternoon, as it’s too hot in the daytime. When we drove into the city, the car was showing 34°C. Thank goodness for air conditioning.

In the afternoon we walked to their place of work to say hello. I think you would have been proud of your brother my darling. Wish you could have seen his accomplishments. We all miss you poppet.

Darling Angel son.

xxxxxx