Benalmadena Spain

 


Today is Saturday July 27, 2013. We have been back in Spain now for 3 days. I love the town of Benalmadena.  It is just southwest of Malaga on the southern coast of Spain. We have met some really great Spainards that are very helpful. We currently have two very special boat guests. Jeb and Wendy the two children who I nanny for have come to stay with us on the boat for 5 weeks. Jeb is 10 and Wendy is 8. They have so far been great listeners and helpers when it come to living on the boat. We were hoping to leave port today but we are in the process of fixing a few things on board and it looks more realistic that we will leave on Tuesday instead.

We flew back to Spain on Tuesday the 23rd. Our luggage got lost along the way. When we arrived into Granada we did not have all our bags. Iberia airlines lost it in Madrid. We spent the day in Granada checking out this very old castle called the Alhambre. It was very hot out! The kids did great and really enjoyed exploring the site. We were able to pick our bags up later at the airport then we drove to Benalmadena. We have been here in the marina and there is lots to do and see. I have been taking the kids to the beach every morning. Wendy loves to boogie board and Jeb is all about building castles. In the afternoon we have been leaving the beach because it gets very very hot and crowded. I am really looking forward to getting out of the marina and anchoring for a few nights. I can't wait to find a cozy lagoon to explore!!!

Last night we took the kids over to boardwalk. They both decided they would try the bungee cord jumping on top of a trampoline. It was a riot. Jeb did a great job flipping forwards and backwards. He was in his element! Wendy was great too. She mastered the backwards flip right away! We walked back to the boat and the kids went right to sleep.

As of right now, 10am they are still sound asleep. I think boat life is agreeing with them!

Hope everyone at home is healthy happy and safe!
Prayers of healing for my uncle Frank.