C prepares return to UK

Wednesday 17th October

Spent the day re-scraping the kitchen ceiling, and plastering the many defective bits ready for textured paint to cover the uneven surface. Unfortunately I was unable to buy any textured paint in several ferreterias or drogurias (sell perfume and paint). Ended up with some industrial paint and a stippled roller which the enterprising ferreteria avienda sold me, but decided not to use it and used the regular paint….not too bad a finish.

Also painted all the holes cemented yesterday, so Ricardo’s emergency drain holes no longer exist and hopefully, Ruin man and his wife will be happy !

Thursday 18th October

Severe flooding continued yesterday to the coast north of here…..rivers of mud, roads washed away, houses demolished and a powerful tornado. More rain is forecast today, but not severe here.

Posted the blog in Fuengirola (Swedish wifi café open at last), before returning to paint the stairs and other minor painting jobs. Last post before returning home tomorrow night. J to pick me up 00.50 Saturday morning from the airport.