Bad Weather, Bargain Hunting, Bailing Out!

We set off this morning, driving to Alcampo, on the far side of Alicante. I was after some bargains; Alcampo offers the best deals on meat and other produce.  Driving their, once a month, is ideal; stocking up on everyday  essentials.

To be honest, when we planned to go, we didn't expect the weather to be as bad as it was.  The storm started last night.  I had just drifted off to sleep, when there was a deafening clap of thunder over head.  In the morning, it was still as bad, if not worse.  Still we decided to go anyway, as our cupboards were bare, just like Old Mother Hubbard!

The drive was a bit treacherous at times; we even managed to get lost, forgetting to take the fly over out of Alicante, stuck on the main road to Benidorm; eventually we got there, amid tension and recrimination; I jest, just a slight disagreement!

Alcampo, at Plaza Mar, my favourite supermarket!

As soon as we got there, Darrell did his usual, ate a McDonalds, so he didn't spend so much on shopping.  Never understood that concept myself; it just adds extra money to the shopping bill.  He actually spent 104€, far more than I usually do; that says it all really, don't go shopping with your partner....EVER!

I made the obligatory visit to the pet shop, opposite the supermarket.  In Britain we do not sell cats and dogs from such places, in Spain, well, anything goes. Actually they all looked well cared for!

We had a look at the cost of freezers, also.  I do cook all my food from scratch these days, so eventually could do with another freezer, to store the meals, I cook in bulk, although, a friend in Gran Alacant, is on the look out, for a second hand one for me!

Looking for the best value cat food; always a challenge!

One of the most annoying things about Spain, is the cost of light bulbs.  Light bulbs, I hasten to add, that keep blowing, because Iberdrola, do not allow enough wattage into my casa,  Needless to say, I will stick to the Chinese shop, to buy these expensive luxury items!

To my absolute delight, they actually sold large jars of Bovril, usually unheard of in Spain, mind you at 4.95€, they aren't cheap!

Oh, I picked up a packet of this.  I have no idea what it is, or how you cook it, so if anyone knows, can you please let me know!

When we left Alcampo, it was raining, worse than ever.  The drive home was horrendous, I thought we were going to die on several occasions!

When we got home, the storm was still ranging outside, and in, so it was time to start clearing up a flooded lounge and bedroom.  I have never experienced so much rain , since moving to Spain.  In all honesty, it hasn't stopping raining since November.  Like most people in Gran Alacant, we will be spending the evening cleaning up the debris left behind, from yet another inclement day!