The anual windsurfing and kitesurfing event Surfari took place in Los Alcazares this weekend. Great atmosphere and loads of people - the only thing which didn't turn up was the wind!! They ended up using surfboards with paddles - not quite the idea.
Headed into Cartagena for the evening to take in the sites of the Romans and Carthaginians anual fiesta - what a sight! So many people dressed up in elaborate costumes. They were really getting into the spirit of it - especially the group we were with - the Roman Leigon had all learnt a number of line dances - yes that is what I said - I have video proff of Roman Soldiers line dancing to Achy Breaky Heart!
Our normally quiet beach is now covered in parasols. I guess this may not look that busy to you but the other end of the beach is much busier. One of our boats can be seen (white sail) just leaving our boat lane. 
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Ginger and Pickles (twins) curled up together for an afternoon nap. They have definitely got the Spanish Siesta sussed.
