Monthly Archives: December 2023

New Year’s Eve

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Sunday 31st December 

New Year's Eve
On Andy's Beach
Food, drinks and music
Fun and warmth for each
Beneath the warm sun
Life's a peach

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Andy’s Beach Bar
Cabopino
A fun, lively spot
Luke
A snack… A few patatas fritas y patatas bravas
Enjoying the outdoors
On the beach with Grinch
Fun and laughter
Volaré
As the sun goes down
Last sunset of the year
Pretty skies

Benalmádena Pueblo

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Saturday 30th December 

To Benalmádena Pueblo
Walking around the monument
Built for Christopher Columbus
Out of brick, stone and cement

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Castillo Monumento Colomares
Dedicated to the life and adventures of Christopher Columbus
Views down to the sea
Sparkling beneath the sun
Built between 1987 and 1994
The prow of the ship Pinta
Combining Gothic, Byzantine, Romanesque and Moorish revival architecture
All of us
Gary and I
Gary, Luke and I
Many steps to climb
Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Lunchtime views
Over the rooftops
Luke and Talita
Gary, Luke and I
Prettily decorated narrow streets
Plaza de España in Benalmádena Pueblo
Oranges and blue skies
La Niña de Benalmádena
A very warm afternoon
Luke and Talita
Driving down to Benalmádena town
Benalmádena marina
Ferris wheel
A busy marina
The beach at Benalmádena
Sundown

Medieval Market

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Friday 29th December 

Medieval Market
Chorizo and cheese
Spices and sweeties
Toffee apples and teas
Churros and chocolate
Olives to please
An olfactory delight
Beneath the palm trees
Then off to the marina
Pleasant, warm breeze

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
The main street was closed off, and turned into a huge Medieval Market
Birds of prey on display
Chocolates
We think this was pork scratchings
Olives
Sugary delights!
Fabulous spicy aromas
Such a variety of tea
Sugared fruits
Cheese and chorizo
Mecidinal herbs
Cakes and bakes
Dried fruit
Coffee, churros and chocolate
Tiled artwork in The Gastromercado Gallery
Partly sunny today
Lunch
Sunny and warm
Pretty skies over the marina

A little cloudy today

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Thursday 28th December 

A little cloudy today
Wondering what to do
It's still quite warm though
But the sky's not so blue
Perhaps time for shopping
Let's go for a retail spree
Therapy found in choices
Meandering fancy-free

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Shopping centre nativity scene
Cloudy over the mountains
A warm sunset glow

La Cala de Mijas

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Wednesday 27th December 

La Cala de Mijas
Lunch on the beach
Under the sun
A tranquil reach
Sparkling sea
With tales untold
An easy lifestyle
Calmness unfold

No stress, no worries
Just waves' gentle spray
A glass of wine
Tranquil display
Peaceful vibes
In the golden glow
A moment of bliss
Letting troubles go

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Our first stop
Spain and Andalucía
Our lunchtime spot
Not too busy on the beach
Sand, sea, palms and blue, blue skies
Sunny and warm
Looking Eastwards
Shadows lengthening
Luke
Still very warm
The main street
Gary and Luke
Me
Driving back to Fuengirola

Market

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Tuesday 26th December 

Wandering the market
A lively array
Colourful stalls
Lining the way
Clothes and crafts
A vibrant show
Homegrown produce
Row upon row

Outdoor seating
A pause to eat
Warm sunshine rays
A pleasant treat
People haggling
In the bustling scene
Looking for bargains
Where deals convene

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A sprawling street market at the fairgrounds
Ornate entrance arches
Mid morning snack time
Street decorations
Little green parrots are everywhere
A funky footbridge across the river
Gary and I
Afternoon snack time

Nine Christmases

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Monday 25th December 

Nine Christmases
Without you here
Just memories
Of one so dear

We miss you Frank
And always will
At Christmastime
Our hearts hurt still

No matter how long
As memories replay
It will always feel
Like yesterday

Love you so much
Sweet Angel Son
xxxxx
For Frank xxx (Christmas 2015)
Frankie Angel Bear and his soup
Morning cloud over the mountains
Christmas lunch on the beach, with Grinch
Grinch has a drink!
Beachside chiringuito
Warm and sunny
Early evening walks in Fuengirola town
The Christmas lights are turned on
Festive streets
Full moon behind the palm trees
Golden glow on the horizon
Looking towards the marina
Clear skies, full moon, calm sea, empty beach

It’s Christmas Eve

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Sunday 24th December 

It's Christmas Eve
And Santa's sleigh
Filled with much joy
Is on it's way
Across the skies
Reindeers play
Delivering
Cheers of Hooray!
The time of year
When children say
I've been so good
Don't stay away

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Lunchtime drinkies on the beach
Beautifully sunny
Relaxed and chilled
Slow wandering
Across the bay
A sunny afternoon

Málaga

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Saturday 23rd December 

Malaga
Christmas lights
Cathedral walls
Displays full height
Children's faces
Filled with delight
Golden angels
Taking flight
At sundown
Colours at night

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

Along the port
So many parrots
A very big yacht
The Pompidou Centre
Massive superyacht
The superyacht’s tender, carrying at least three more watercraft
Festive blooms
Catamaran
Luke, Gary and Talita
Plaza de la Marina
Centro Cultural Fundación Unicaja de Málaga
Málaga Cathedral
A beautiful building
Street graffiti
Monumento a Torrijos
Lunchtime libations
Sunny and warm
Plaza de la Merced
A great lunchtime spot
The sky was a fabulous blue all day long
Calle Larios
Cathedral
Sound and vision projected onto the walls of the cathedral

Family together

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Friday 22nd December 

Family together
At Christmas time
A cherished season
The best, so sublime
Sunshine kisses
Warmth in the air
Walks by the sea
A moment rare

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Sunny days
A warm afternoon
Afternoon drinkies
Luke has joined us
Luke and Gary