Moraira

We've had a very relaxing holiday. Lots of just sitting in the sun, either on the balcony of the flat or by the pool, reading lots of books, chatting, drinking lots of juice or water, the occasional swim... bliss! Then out for dinner most nights, into Moraira (which is still a lovely little town, especially compared to it's neighbour Calpe)

It's funny really, we tend to people who go and do things and see places, that kind of thing, but I think we both wanted a chance just to stop. Life is generally really busy for us both and there's not much chance to actually just stop, relax and enjoy life when you're scurrying from work to meet people or busy in the evenings or whatever. So this was our time, a complete contrast to our last holiday, but good nonetheless.

It's rather decadent to realise that we've had two holidays this year! Good grief, we're becoming like Jay and Laura!

Anyway, we did have a day out and we went out and explored Valencia. What a lovely city. It was a tiring and hot day, but well worth it. I loved the City of Arts and Sciences. The buildings were absolutely stunning modern architecture- well just like I imagine buildings of the future to look, lots of glass domes:

Wonderful!

The Aquarium was brilliant. We always seem to visit aquariums, but this one was a stand out one simply because the scale put the others to shame. It was huge! There were two glass tunnels you could walk through with the fish, sharks and turtles swimming around you, lagoons above ground with seals and walruses amongst others in them and a massive Dolphinarium, with a spectacular show several times a day. Great stuff!

There was plenty to see around the old city too and we had a good explore before heading back in the dark, up the wrong motorway!

So, as I said, we've come home tanned and relaxed, ready to get back to normal.

Sadly Steve's Gran died while we were away. I only met her once, but I remember her being very smiley and happy that day, surrounded by her family. I'm sure she is going to be very much missed.