Bob goes to Isla Perdiguera

We headed off to Isla Perdiguera on the Mar Menor this morning. A perfect tranquil day. Unfortunately I forgot my camera so I had to borrow some photos. This amazing photo is not mine - please see this link for other fabulous photos of the Mar Menor.

This photo (by Pepe Triton) is taken from the top of the hill on Isla Perdiguera. There used to be restaurants and jetties on the island however all this was cleared about 3 years ago. There are now just birds and the remains of some military encampments... and unfortunately the rubbish of the visitors who stop on the island.

Splashing around on the high seas

Had some experienced sailors in to rent some boats so took the opportunity and got out in the power boat to take some photos. I now realise I have another job to do, clean the hull of the Pastinaca (top photo). The salty mineral rich waters of the Mar Menor turn anything white a dirty brown colour.

Our youngest kayaker this year

The school holidays have brought a flurry of work in. Mum & Dad and their 4 (nearly 5) year old daughter headed out on a kayak safari. We just popped along the coast to visit some nearby beaches.

We have been busy sailing, windsurfing and kayaking for the past couple of weeks. The water is getting pretty warm now (24ish) so even the windsurfers were disgarding their wetsuits.

Fungus the bogie cat

Cachauete started to develop some awful lumps on his face - see chin and below his eye. Had to catch him and take him down to the vet, which didn't impress him at all. The vet said it could be a fungal infection or tumors. Fortunately the test results said fungus (ringworm) so now he is on tablets for at least the next month.

Synchronised cat feeding - we haven't yet got them trained in synchronised swimming but give us time!

Hot Dogs or Hot Cats?

Cachauete & Ginger ready for a doze in one of their favorite spots... yes it is a cooker. It is a hot plate for cooking meat or fish called a plancha here in Spain, hence we have given the cats the nickname Los Plancheros. The problem is that now if I want to cook on it I can't leave the area or I will end up with burnt cat.

Brotherly Love

Ginger and Pickles (twins) curled up together for an afternoon nap. They have definitely got the Spanish Siesta sussed.

Playa Negrete - Calblanque

Headed down to the beach for the evening with friends. A wedding couple were down there having photos taken. It must have been rather difficult navigating the route down in a wedding dress it is pretty slippy even in normal clothing.

I've got my arm in a support as I have got tenonitis. Not from doing any watersports activities but from painting the deck and gardening. Just goes so show work is not good for you!

First beach day of the year

Beautiful sunny day so couldn't resist it... packed our sandwiches and headed to the beach. As you can see it wasn't too crowded!

Aguas Tranquilas

Wow what a view ... mirrored waters and stillness ... this is why we named our B&B Aguas Tranquilas

Lo Pagan

Took an afternoon out with friends to walk at Lo Pagan. It was a beautiful afternoon and except for the public toilet incidents the scenery was great!