Jul 142009
 
View of the Mediterranean Sea from cabina

Because my cousin came in from Oregon in the morning, we made no big plans for the day. So, for the first time in about a week, we just relaxed the entire day.

The Costa del Sol

I had planned to try using the Internet in the morning, so I had to go to the main pool for the ireless connection. While I waited to get in touch with someone on Skype, I went for a swim in the larger square pool there. At around 930am, there aren’t many people out at all and the quiet of the water, breeze and area is peaceful. Since I wasn’t able to talk on Skype, I continued to relax at the pool giving me some needed personal time to soak up the sun. Around 11 or 1130, more people starting coming out of their cabinas and the children were about enjoying the water.

Once I got hungry, I headed back to our cabina and greeted my cousin who was naturally exhausted from her long journey. So, we all spent the afternoon at the pool downstairs and enjoyed a quiet afternoon.

In the late evening, we went out to enjoy happy hour, but the Sangria was very poor and though we attempted to enjoy the “best” restuarant in the resort, none of us were impressed. However, the entertainment by Jesus was definitely worth a number of good laughs!

 
 

More excitement to be had in following days, though, so a quiet one is never a bad thing!

Until next time,

-T

Jul 122009
 
View of Granada from hotel

As we had no need to rush to get Malaga, we had a lie in – becoming the custom – and then went to enjoy a traditional breakfast of chocolate and churros with our coffee at Gran Cafe in the main plaza.

Then, we walked around to see the chapels in the city based on a recommendation from a guy who offered information freely. I’m not a big fan of churches/cathedrals but sometimes it is nice to see the ostentiousness of the Catholic churches. The carvings, statues and paintings are indeed awe-inspiring. Though I think perhaps the churches in Peru were a bit more opulent.

Unfortunately, my back had started hurting from all the walking the day before. So I wasn’t up for too much walking therefore, we headed back to check out and start our journey to Malaga.

Sadly traffic was bad probably as it was the weekend it seemed that everyone was out on their way to the Costa del Sol. It took an extra hour in traffic and then we realized the resort is not actually in Malaga city but out past Fuengirola, another city about 12km past Malaga. After a few confused directions we finally arrived at the Club Cost Resort!

Our cabina is two-bedrooms with a fully setup kitchen and living space. We settled in and then hit the pool below. At last some true R&R is about to begin!!!

More to come,
-T
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