Thursday 11th November 2010

Had breakfast outside in the sun, before setting off on the bikes into Oliva. A cycle track takes you the 1.5k into the town alongside a small canal. Oliva was busy so we made our way to the old part higher up the hill, where we found a large old church with ornate copper covered doors. This area is made up of very small alleyways and tall buildings with lovely balconies. We came across a guided walk by the church so left our bikes and set off on foot which was much easier! We followed the signs around the old town and came across a street with cafes and shops, feeling a little hungry we stopped at the first one which was advertising English breakfasts. Not having had one for so long we couldn’t resist, the English owner said she cooks them up until midnight! We grabbed a table in the sun and sat eating a full English whilst watching the world go by. As we popped into the restaurant I caught sight of sky news I started to watch then thought better of it and returned to the sunshine.  Feeling very full we returned to our walk before collecting the bikes and cycling back to the van for some sunbathing. Sitting there in the sun Lynn said “I like this life, why didn’t we do it sooner? Where shall I begin!

With the sun getting lower Lynn and I went for a stroll around the neighbourhood. The road by the campsite has some nice normal sized houses and what we suspect are holiday homes, as we’re right on the beach. Over the other side where we cycled this morning, there are some big individually designed houses on what looks like a lovely estate, closer to the marina for access to the yacht! As we walked past the camp and came to the edge of housing we found a huge road network complete with signs, lighting etc but no houses! It seems the economic problems have hit a lot of new building developments.

Sorry we don't have any pictures but it won't let me upload them at the moment!