Heatwave

I can only think that Michael Fish must have been predicting the weather for the forcast I read the day before leaving home. It forcast rain, clouds and very windy almost every day of the long term forcast. Instead it´s been over 30 degrees every day so far.

Last night having spent a couple of hours on the beach and nearly burned my feet on the sheer heat of the sand, despite footwear, I retreated to the balcony of my room. It faces the sun from mid afternoon and means I can get myself a cocktail, work on my tan and still have all the amenities on hand. Plus it over looks the pool so you can look at all the sexy boys!

Come 1800 I was done, so showered, moisturised and went down for dinner in the restaurant. I was done by 2000. Far too early to go out in Gran Canaria. The Yumbo centre doesn´t really get going until midnight. I decided a nap, or rather Siesta was called upon.

I dosed off quite quickly and must have been in a fairly deep sleep as missed both a phone call and a text message. Waking to find it gone midnight. Perfect timing for Yumbo.

I showered, dressed and made the short walk up the hill to the Yumbo Centre and first went into Construction Bar for a drink before it emptied out a bit so ended up in Cruise Bar for a second one. This bar has nothing to do with ships by the way. The only problem with the bars and clubs over here is the lack of air conditioning. It was a warm night and once you are in a bar the sweat is dripping off you.

Leaving at 3:00 AM I found myway to the taxi rank for a short ride home. Was pleasantly surprised that it was noon when I woke. Another pefect blue sky. Not a cloud in site and once more the mercury is pushing at 30. So hot that now just before 1400 I have come in for a break from the sun and some shade. A chance to rehydrate. (Is Vodka Hydrating?).

Will go grab a bite to eat and get back to a nice spot to finish my morning paper and carry on reading the book.

Considering my missions were relax and tan, I am achieving it nicely. Having fabulous break in the sunshine and will look glowing and tanned for James Christening!