Busy Doing Nothing!

I've had a lazy day today, busy doing nothing for a change. For the last week I've been suffering with a cold and haven't felt particularly great. Tonight, laying on the sofa, I seem to be over of the worst of it, thank God. This time last year, I was also suffering from a winter chill. During the day, the sun is still shining, with temperatures reaching a respectable 23 degrees. At night, they tend to half, making it decidedly cold. Obviously, as someone said to me today, it isn't as cold as the UK, but the difference between day and night conditions is enough to make those of us, used to the Spanish weather feel a little brisk.

A Spanish cold, is a little different to its British counterpart and really zaps a lot of energy out of me; I'm glad to have the night off, relaxing, watching a bit of television, while Darrell cooks dinner, something with avocado I believe. After popping to the GA Centre earlier, Darrell wearing his 5'00€ slippers from the Chinese Shop, (Nobody seems to care, what you look like in Spain) for the weekly shop, against my better judgement; I would have rather stayed in bed, just to make sure I was finally free of the winter blues; I am at least feeling better, after a stroll in the warm winter sun!

This evening, I've been chatting to some friends back home in Southampton. I do like to catch up with the gossip, finding out how everyone is doing once in a while. Things don't seem to have changed that much, since I left nearly two years ago.  I myself am going to try and get back to the city for a few days during the winter, when it is a little quieter in Spain. There are a few friends I need to see, a couple I didn't get to say goodbye to, before I left.

Yesterday I also heard from one of my old volunteers at Oxfam, Felicity, who regularly keeps me in the loop. Oxfam Books in Southampton, has closed down, after finally succumbing to Veronica Raymond's bad management and lack of concern for the community, in which this shop played a significant role; such a shame. I worked in this establishment for eight years, enjoying most of my time there; I know what it meant to the local residents. I can't help thinking, if everyone had been given more support, to do their job properly, this wonderful book emporium, would not have had to close its doors. Sadly there is little I or anyone else can do now. I would however like to wish all those I worked with, during my time there the best of luck for the future.

It's time to catch up with some emails. I have had some correspondence from people who wish to write for 'Spanish views.' Picking the right ones can be difficult, but I would encourage anyone who wants to take part in this blog, to apply, clicking the email link below. Send me a message, detailing what you would like to highlight and I will get back to you, as soon as I can.

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