Author Archives: MeRaw

Jan3

And here we are

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Wednesday 3rd January 

And here we are 
Still in bed 
Chesty cough 
And a sore head 

Husband and son 
Went out in the car 
To a marina 
It's not that far 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx
The marina at Cabopino
Sunny and very warm
I’m still stuck in bed!
Jan2

Struggling

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Tuesday 2nd January 

Struggling today 
A raging headache 
Bad cough and cold 
Painkillers to take 

Stayed in bed 
A cocoon of rest 
On holiday 
Not at its best 

But tomorrow 
Brings a better day 
And all these germs 
Will go away 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx
At least I have good views!
Across the pool to the sea
Jan1

Mijas Pueblo

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Monday 1st January 

Mijas Pueblo 
On New Year's Day 
Perfect blue skies 
While the time away 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx
Hand crafted Christmas trees everywhere
Colourful pots and flowers
Setting up pavement seating
Blue skies and white houses
Horse and cart rides around the town
Blue plant pots
Looking down to the Mediterranean
Steps, steps and more steps
Iglesia de San Sebastián
Blue skies, palm trees and Christmas decorations
Only a few places open, but we found a great spot
Pots and flowers decorate the white houses
Lunchtime people watching
Luke, beneath a gnarly tree
Steps going down
Perfecto
An enclosed courtyard garden
Luke and Talita going down the steps
Plaza Virgen de la Peña
Dec31

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
Dec30

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
Dec29

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
Dec28

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
Dec27

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
Dec26

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
Dec25

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