Thursday, May 5, 2011

Holiday in Spain


Thanks to a last minute deal from Thomas Cook Airlines, a cheap hotel with a balcony, kitchenette and 5-minute walk to the ocean, and warm weather, we had a wonderful, relaxing family holiday. 



Grilled chorizo, pineapple, peppers and island spices over rice

After attempting to eat together the first night at the Hotel's restaurant while Maya tried to climb on the table and then proceeded to throw a fit, we decided to buy our own food and make good use of our kitchenette...good decision because we made some delicious meals.



The first day we were there, Maya was a little freaked out by the waves, but warmed up to them by the time we left. Little did we know she wouldn't want to play in the sand with the shovel and bucket we bought for her, but rather sit on her towel and eat pretzels. She did, however, take a swim in the ocean with Daddy.


Fuerteventura was a charming island with a fair share of half naked German retirees. When we arrived at the airport and got our rental car, we started driving and came to the realization that the scenery away from the coastline was oddly familiar. We thought it looked a little like someone had dropped Arizona, Utah, or New Mexico in the middle of the ocean. I kept telling Brett that I felt like we were in Mexico (I've never actually been) and he proceeded to sing the James Taylor classic "Mexico" throughout our entire stay. So the tagline for our holiday in Spain became "Oooohhh Mexico, I've never really been, but I'd sure like to go!"

Lunchtime bruschetta and fruit 

Saying bye-bye to the ocean


The beach was rejuvenating, the water was warm, the sun was strong and Brett even brushed up on his Spanish. We played cards and Banana Grams on our balcony after putting Maya to bed and enjoyed the peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of London. Maya was such a trooper. More and more we are realizing how much she loves people. Everywhere we go, she talks to people and opens up conversation between us and strangers. She is one of a kind.


Last, but not least, the view from our drive back to the airport consisted of goats...lots of goats!


More to come on sightseeing in London and royal wedding chaos with the Grandparents!

3 comments:

{larissa} said...

this sounds awesome! the beach pictures did look like Mexico.

I have been secretly wondering if you were going to post about the Royal Wedding but it sounds like you were out of town that day.

McKenna said...

I am so jealous that you can just up and go to Spain! What a fun life.

I too have been slightly obsessed with the Royal Family ever since the wedding. In fact Diana, yes Diana, was in my dream last night. Basically I would love any inside info you have! HAHA

Brett said...

Nice! However, some of us would like to see the video that exhibits Maya's dislike for the sand.