Outside of the main season and especially early in the morning when the beaches are almost empty, the calm waters can make this one of the most tranquil spots I know. I certainly find it a wonderful place to take a good healthy walk.
But not before a spot of breakfast.
Once refreshed, I set off on my walk, noticing that others had more leisurely pursuits in mind.
One of the spots I always pop into is the historic Hotel La Encarnacion which features a central courtyard area that appears to be something out of colonial India with it's wicker furniture, trailing ferns and potted palms. It is a cool oasis on a hot day and always worth a visit.
Finally I dragged myself away from this wonderful location bathed in glorious sunshine. Who would have thought that within ten minutes I would run into a thunderstorm of Biblical proportions? Roads were flooded, cars were abandoned and torrents of water were gushing down hillsides leaving total carnage in their wake. And all in a matter of minutes.
As I negotiated the flooded roads that leisurely breakfast in the sunshine suddenly seemed a distant memory.
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