We always have the warmest welcome when we head to Villamartín, it’s beginning to feel a bit like home from home and we always look forward to visiting. As I said previously Ian’s favourite Spanish citizens live here and although he does look forward to the human company, we all accept the pooches come first! Luckily he really isn’t too allergic to Pip and Joy, so although he can’t stroke them, he can spend time with them and play catch - new balls provided, of course.
For those of you who are new here, Vickki and I were at school together, we weren’t best friends, but of course we got on really well, our school was small, and everyone knew everyone. A few years ago, when I mentioned on Facebook we were in Benidorm, Vickki got in touch to say she was living not far away and we should visit. We are both so glad we did. Although a bit camera shy, hence the lack of photos, we always have a fabulous time with them both.
This time we stayed for several days, joining their brilliant friends group at the bar, explored a few more restaurants and generally wound down after the journey. Ian offered his tech support skills and saved the day for Vickki and her precious files.
It’s funny how as you get older, spending time with people you enjoy being with becomes so much more important than doing stuff or having things. Thank you so much for having us Vickki and Darren (and Pip and Joy) all being well, we’ll be back next year!
It’s only a couple of hours drive (at our speed) from Villamartín to Benidorm, and it’s a pretty journey. Blue sky, turquoise sea, green olive trees and orange groves line the road and before you know it you have the familiar Bull and then Benidorm Island comes into sight… and the next stage of our winter retreat begins.
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