Five a.m. but Terry was up anyway so a quick walk around the garden and back to bed until a more reasonable hour! Another bright sunny day and after a leisurely breakfast just wasted the morning chatting with our friends plus a couple of neighbours. There are perhaps around a dozen residences in the complex, a couple of Brits, some Spanish and whilst we watched new German/Swiss owners of the chalet next door spent the entire day ripping out the interior, presumably with a view to completely renovating it. To be honest we didn't really think it would have been worth it as Derek thinks they paid well over the odds for what is basically a caravan with a veranda on a rented piece of ground; they'll never get their money back. But they were using a brand new Porsche SUV as a delivery truck..............
Come lunchtime we went down to the hotel/restaurant at the place we met up with our hosts for a meal, lunchtime because they are closed in the evening. Despite it being not much to look at and definitely a locals establishment the food was very good. The €11 plata de dias included a salad entree, first course of appetisers, a main course then a simple dessert as well as a drink, cola, wine or beer. Simple, basic fare.
Back to the ranch and a coffee later we tidied up and serviced the van ready for the off in the morning. Later we discussed how we might help in collecting D & J's new motorhome which they will need to collect from Elche, about 100km north, as June no longer drives. Once they know when it will be ready we'll see what we can do but as we don't have anywhere particular to be at any time it should be possible.
We have really enjoyed our few days with Derek and June, they're the kind of folk who you don't see for a while but then meet up as if it's only been a day or so and continue where you left off! But life moves on and so must we.
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