More "About Aguilas"

These pictures are from Jean and Derrick's garden from the other day. They're especially happy with the Bird of Paradise with a double flower!



I’ve been “laying low” these last few days….pretty basic things I’d do at home-laundry, grocery shop, ho hum! Oh, yes, I have taken my book to the beach! I read Die Trying, my first Jack Reacher book by Lee Childs, in two days. Now I am between Bill Bryson’s The Lost Continent and John Updike’s Seek My Face. The former is very funny; the latter has not captivated me yet, so I may give it up. Unfortunately I have a bad habit of not stopping a book once I get into it-even when I do not like it! So I’ll see about the Updike book.
Every Saturday from 8-2, there is huge market in Aguilas. Last week I was in a hurry, so I didn't realize how big it is! They not only have produce, but also clothing and housewares and fish and you name it! Fun to see. It reminded me of the one I visited in Rome with Gianni, but probably not quite as large. Plus I ran into Hilde, the German woman I got the house key from, and Jean and Derrick!
Last night Kathy and Tony invited me to dinner, and (the other) Kathy and Dave were there. I could not find my camera (but later found it in the car), or I would have taken pictures of the meal. Tony grilled sardines (about 6-8” long) and prawns for the first course. I did try the sardine-not a lot!, and it was quite nice; I was pleasantly surprised! The entrée was a very tasty shepherd’s pie. She had thought she was going to serve chili, as that was what she thought was in the freezer container. I CAN relate to that! I contributed a chocolate tarte I picked up at Mercadonna,(one of the four markets in town I've visited!:)) which everyone seemed to like!
Today Kathy and Dave invited me to drive into Aguilas with them when they went to do some errands. They showed me where the library is, as we can use the computers and print things for free! It would have taken a long time to find it, as the “real” library is being renovated, and so the sign doesn’t say biblioteca! They also pointed out Pimento, which is supposed to be an excellent Tapas place.
After lunch I went to the beach, but it was so windy, I only stayed twenty minutes. The wind actually picked up after I got there. It is pretty sheltered here at the house, so I didn’t notice if before I left, but NOW I notice it. It even knocked over the drying rack with this morning’s wash. The wind is creaking through the house, and now that I am at the Mayari Hotel, it is roaring through here as well. It is nearly 7PM, so soon I'll go home to have dinner, some exotic eggplant vegetarian dish I'll whip up....
Adios for now!