La Fontana, Arenal

16th September big meet up planned tomorrow.

We arrived a day earlier than we had planned. Camping javea only half full. The next day we were joined up with Owen. Alex. Dave and Carol. We've now had 3 nights together and had some really funny moments. Today, the 21st has seen a deteriorationin in the weather that might last another 3 days.

15 September alcossrbre.

We got to the camper stop about 11.30am. There were 2 places available so we got a shaded pitch. 13e with lecky. It was full of French. Bit of shopping but it was really hot so around 5pm I went for a swim in front of the lifeguards. Big mistake as this section was full of rocks, so I managed to scratch my legs. Nice discovery of a Tapas bar but we ordered to much but really good. Only stayed 1 night as the crowded camper stop here set some alarm bells ringing in relation to camping javea.

14th Septembern return to La Mora. North of Tarragona.

Dropped Owen off at bus station and about 2 hours later we got to site at La Mora. Sea was lovely and 3 degrees warmer than llafranc. 3 dips plus one in the pool. Got talking to a Welsh man who for some reason warned me not to go to Sitges as I would end up walking hand in hand with another bloke. We, that is me and Barbara and not me and the Welsh man had a decent meal in the site restaurant.

8th September - 14th. 6 nights with Owen in Llafranc.

6 nights in which Owen got on first name terms with the local taxi drivers, just wouldn't walk up that hill! Great time on Kims Camping where we met some lovely people who all seemed to have been coming here for upto 40 years. We mainly moved from Lafranc to Callela and on at least 4 nights took our early evening beers at the 3 pins bar, positioned on the promontory between the two resorts but with clear views of Callela.....fabulous spot. Of course we had to visit Tameriu , with Owen and Barb using the bus service , me and Jonesy on the bike. Too steep a ride out of Tameriu so Owen revisited his dear old friend the taxi driver from the night before. Owen of course didn't recognise this man but he recognised Owen. Surprisingly Owen had previously claimed that his trip home that night was provided by a friend of the barmaid who carriaged him up the hill in an unmarked taxi. That wasn't the case , this was a proper marked taxi with a licensed taxi. Anyway you have the details and understand the position postulated. Anyway we returned to the site, quick kip , shower and ready for a drink and evening meal on the site restaurant...no way ....restaurant closed. Fortunately there were two great people on the site , Brian and Christine from the London area who provided us with a packet of bacon and 6 rounds of bread...lifesavers. I later returned to Brian and Christines for a brandy night cap and chat 'till 1 am. They were a lovely couple, he was an ex village bobby. Both had season tickets at Spurs and had them since the old Bill Nicholson days of the 60's. On the tuesday we dropped Owen off at Pallafrugel where he boarded his bus for Barcelona. Watch this space for further episodes of Life with Owen.

7/9/21. Still in Argeles.

Last day here in Argeles sur Mer. We've been outside the site once to go to the supermarket. Quite frankly this is one of those sites where you don't have to leave, the facilities are fabulous. The beach is right next to the site and we can't get over the fact that the massive swimming pool complex is heated. Again a great place for oldies out of season but would be perfect for families in the high season. Weather been hot with some cloud. We could easily spend a fortnight here but we have to leave tomorrow and head to Llafranc where we meet up with Owen.

Argeles sur mer for 4 nights.

Domaine de massereau Sommières. France.

Another brill site with everything. Unfortunately rather overcast when we arrived. The next day the same so we walked the half hour along the cycle path into Sommières. A lovely old town with those classy shops selling those things that you never see. If you bought one it would be unique and make you the envy of your friends but who wants jealous friends so we saved our money. But still nice to admire from a distance. It started to rain so we sat under cover and had a coffee. Walked back and got pissed wet through. Well worth seeing the old Roman Bridge. We expect to leave tomorrow and hit the Mediterranean.

30th August. Sunelia domaine les Ranchisses.

Had 2 nights of a planned 3 nights stay here and what a place. It has every available facility. 3 heated pools including an indoor one. Gym, popular restaurant, its even got a English bowls lawn. Again in high season it would be overrun with kids but for us oldies it's a gem.