64 today, pretty much fit the descriptions in the Beatles song. Had a lovely time starting with a run, followed by breakfast in the harbour where we enjoyed reading the papers in the sun. In the evening, we went to P{addy Singh’s in Los Urrutias for a curry. Very nice. Continue reading “Birthday Boy”
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Long Hill run
Very pleased to enjoy another long run just two days after my last one. A few photos for me to play with. Continue reading “Long Hill run”
Parque de la Artilleria – Cartegena
Parque de la Artilleria, a free museum showing a range of artillery from across recent centuries and used to defend Spain. In particular, there are a lot of canons used as anti-aircraft weapons but also some of the weapons used during the civil war. There is much of interest and as it’s free there is no reason not to pop in many times (I need to go again with my flash as I forgot to take it this time). They have a 3D model of the local area showing how it has been defended over the years. Quite interesting to look at some of the running routes we have run.
Morning run
This morning’s run was a bit brisker than yesterday’s longer run. The moon was leading the way as I ran alongside the sea’s edge. Considering we are almost into December the weather is very warm and a short sleeve T-shirt and shorts are all that’s needed.
Harbour Coffee
Another beautiful Sunday and time for one of our favourite Sunday pastimes, drinking coffee and reading the paper in the sunshine. The harbour is an ideal place, water, boats, fishermen and lovely views of the hills. A great place to sit and relax. Our usual cafe is closed for annual holidays and we have tried a new one for the last couple of weeks.
Long run
Not really that long but longer than I’ve been running lately. Very pleasant conditions and a few photo opportunities.
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Rebate Flamenco Restaurant
We had a lovely afternoon eating and watching flamenco dancing. Link
Run on a cold morning
After a cold night it was still cool when we went for our run this morning, but, with beautiful blue skies and a few extra bits of clothing we both enjoyed our runs.
Cross de la Artilleria 14k race
This is the second time we have run this race. We continue to be impressed by the way they cater for such a variety of entrants. There are races for all ages, 1/4 mile, 1 mile (I don’t know where they get the mile distance from), 6k and 14k. There are separate races for youngsters, a race for runners with dogs and of course, the 14k race that Lesley and I did. The race is organised by the army, complete with marching bands and big guns.
Conditions this year were very windy, quite challenging when running uphill and against the wind. We were both a little slower than last year but still managed to finish second place in our respective categories.
It was lovely to be cheered in near the finish by John and Maureen Dixon and friends Pat and Brian.