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

Sunny day wanderings

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Thursday 21st December 

Sunny day wanderings
Stress-free delight
Meandering joys
In the warm sunlight
Gentle laughter echoes
Across skies so bright
A perfect canvas of joy
Simply pure and right

Such a wonderful gift
A treasure to behold
Those family tales
In moments untold
Forever linked
Hearts tethered gold
Complete togetherness
All hands do hold

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Christmas Market in the square
Colourful stalls
Time for drinkies and snacks
Gary and I
Narrow streets
Tree’s up!

Golden rays

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Wednesday 20th December 

Golden rays
Paint the world in a hue
Smiles linger
A happy rendezvous
Lazy wanderings
No need to race
Enjoy the surroundings
Finding your pace

Chilled rosé
Whispers tales untold
As more meanderings
Slowly unfold
Under the sun's
Warm and gentle gaze
A melody
Of tranquility plays

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Morning coffee
Fresh orange juice
Plaza de España
Festive decorations
The sea looks so inviting
The marina
Waiting for lunch in the sunshine
A wonderful, quiet spot
Cheers
Gary
Many vessels moored along the dock
Chicken and peach salad

A sunny day

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Tuesday 19th December 

A sunny day
Canvas of smiles bright
Lazy wanderings
In the warm sunlight
Chilled glass of rosé
A sip so divine
More meanderings
Where moments entwine

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

Mezquita Central de Fuengirola
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
A stop for refreshments
Gary
Gary and I
Sunny days with Frankie Angel Bear
Frankie Angel Bear
Crisp, hot, fries and dips
Festive flowers
Walking back to the seafront
Fuengirola fingers

Sunny Spain

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Monday 18th December 

Sunny Spain
Beside the sea glimmering
Beautiful blue skies
Far off horizon shimmering
Warmth on the skin
Like a gentle kiss
Smiles all around
Pure holiday bliss

Worries, like whispers
Begin to fade
As holiday vibes
In the air pervade
Beach bar stops
Laughter in the air
A measure of joy
Beyond compare

Walking along
The seafront's line
Where waves and dreams
Do intertwine
Under the sun's
Warm golden rays
A melody of peace
That'll last for days

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Sunrise
Sierra de Mijas in the distance
Río de Fuengirola
Across to the shopping centre for coffee
A walk along the beach
Gary and I
A stop for a drink
The Tiki Bar
A lovely afternoon
Narrow streets of Fuengirola

Time to go

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Sunday 17th December 

And it's time to go
All sorted and done
Later this evening
Off to winter sun
We're leaving behind
The gloom and the grey
Time for cocktails
Family holiday

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
See you later, St Ives