Easter Day

Sunday 8^th April (continued)

The main jobs I completed were finally sorting out the kitchen sink drain, which now no longer leaks (partially blocked up with glue), and inserting 25mm tubes into the holes that drain the roof terrace. Mortars continued throughout the morning, and after cleaning up, we walked up to the Blue Church just before noon to see the Easter Parade arriving with bands and a huge float of Christ.

The float is huge, carried by 50 men, who walk with a swaying motion to cope with the weight. The parade also included people dressed in purple with high pointed hats and a couple of children dressed up as cherubs….quite a moving experience.

After posting the blog in Fuengirola, we drove to Malaga, unfortunately missing the huge Easter Parade there, but spent a pleasant afternoon walking around the old city and the newly refurbished Paseo del Parque,with new statues, formal gardens and water features.

Back home by 5.00 pm measuring directions and landmarks (mainly decorated roundabouts) from Airport to the house (only 8 miles), to give to people holidaying in the house directions on how to get there.

I had the first shower in newly tiled shower……perfect flows of water draining away. We received another 5 kilos of oranges from the old lady at No 43, and we went over to give the dutch lady her Easter present of fancy orange & chocolate biscuits.

Spent the evening updating house management instructions and information for visitors on our last night.