It Was Sedate And Now It's Manic.
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
March 27, 2016 3:31pm CST
As our holiday in Spain is nearing it's end, there has been a change in the ambience of this resort. This last week has seen an influx of hen parties, stag parties, and young families with children, as it's been Easter week.
For the first three weeks that we were here it was a pensioners paradise, with everything geared towards us. We were able to take our gentle walks along the promenade, but now we have to be careful that we don't get run down by youngsters on roller skates, scooters and skateboards.
We don't mind, we just have to look where we are going, or more importantly, look where they are going! It's good to see the place buzzing and the beach being fully made use of. My photo is of the beach as we are used to it - now there are people and children all over it.
We've had a brilliant time here, the weather has been excellent on the whole, and we've met up with my online friends @224Maggs and @Sueznewz2 who live here.
We are sad that tomorrow is our last day, but we'll be back in November. There are some great deals to be had if you come to these places 'off season'. Are you able to get away for part of your winter?
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
27 Mar 16
@Jabo the photo there so peaceful there.I cannot wait to hit the beach.The winter here has been mild as we forgo the sunny beaches at this time.We are hoping for a trip in October to Northern Italy.Lake Como and Switzerland etc.this is a tour
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
27 Mar 16
@amadeo Yes the beach was very quiet until this week - most older people find it difficult to walk on the sand. My husband can't as his balance isn't very good, but I love it. I love to paddle in the sea too.
That sounds like an exciting trip that you are planning.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
27 Mar 16
@jaboUK They never seem to request that I return on a specific date, but always claim that they will write to me. This leaves me waiting for weeks unable to book a trip unless a letter arrives the following day. When I get a date it is within a week and results with another unknown date for the future.
What is worse is that all this time you have been strolling along a Spanish beach and eating outside in the sunshine.
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@marguicha (222404)
• Chile
28 Mar 16
I´m starting to check on resorts at the Caribbean to go with my daughter and 2 younger grandchildren at their Winter school break.
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@marguicha (222404)
• Chile
28 Mar 16
@jaboUK This one will be specially wonderful as I will go with my daughter and her children.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 16
@marguicha - it's a lot of fun planning a break, isn't it? The anticipation is half the fun.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 16
@marguicha That really will be something to look forward to.
@allknowing (135375)
• India
28 Mar 16
Great that you got to taste a bit of everything. I have not been out in ages and not sure when I will do that.
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@allknowing (135375)
• India
28 Mar 16
@jaboUK
Ever since my accident I am not confident. I have always taken countless holidays. But no worry. I am not bored as I have enough on my plate that keeps me happily busy. I am grateful in a way that I could venture into such strenuous holidays when I had all the energy. I remember climbing 300 steps in New Zealand and such other fun filled activities. I remember a mule ride in Kashmir which I do not think I will ever be able to do now. Even the hurry burry that one faces while on holiday I cannot think of it now. We had to run to catch that EuroStar train from London................................the list is endless.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 16
@allknowing At least you've seen all those places, a lot of people never go out of their own country.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 16
@allknowing You mean that you haven't had a holiday for ages? That's a pity as it's good to get away from home sometimes.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
27 Mar 16
We had a very rainy winter, but only a week or so of very cold weather. Spain sounds like such a good spot for a winter holiday!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic It is, though of course we have the usual airport hassle - having to be there two hours before etc.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
27 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic Spain is great for us James, especially since it's less than 2 and a half hours by plane.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 16
@jaboUK That is so convenient for you.
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@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
29 Mar 16
I can see the appeal to both kinds of atmospheres. Personally, when I am on vacation I tend to like the more sedate option, because I can relax and enjoy myself and do not feel rushed or pressured. On the other hand, I do like fun, so the party atmosphere would be fun for a bit as well, especially since too sedate can just be boring.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
29 Mar 16
@purplealabaster I see you think along the same lines as me
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@much2say (55354)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Mar 16
I can't even imagine our beaches as peaceful as your photo here . . . I would love to go when there is all that space! Glad you had a lovely time and got to meet up with some e-friends in real life! November will be here before we know it. As we have no rain anymore, I think there is no winter anymore either! 
We might head out for a getaway for a few days with the kids being off from school, but our travels would be relatively local. If only Spain were a drive away 
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We might head out for a getaway for a few days with the kids being off from school, but our travels would be relatively local. If only Spain were a drive away !1 person likes this
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
30 Mar 16
@much2say Yes the beaches are miles long too. There is plenty of room to accommodate all the youngsters and families that were there this last week.
The trouble with living in the States is that it's so far to go to another country. Unlike you, we have so many other countries on our doorstep.
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@besweet (9859)
• Ireland
27 Mar 16
Spain sounds amazing, it's on the top of the list for my next trips abroad. I remember they had great prices for the plane tickets to Spain a few years ago, I think it's a popular destination from UK.
I am planning a 3-day road trip next weekend and I am excited, I love travelling to new destinations.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
27 Mar 16
@besweet Yes there are great deals to be had in Spain - it's not that much more expensive than staying at home when you take into consideration that we have no heating or food bills etc.
enjoy your trip next weekend, then come here and tell us about it.
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@MarshaMusselman (38867)
• Midland, Michigan
31 Mar 16
Not able to get away for any of our winters yet, and maybe it will never happen. I'm hoping that one day we can move south a state or three and not just for the colder winter months, but that may never happen either. TIme will tell.
Is this the first time you've been there during the Easter holiday and break? Glad you had an enjoyable time with the culture, place and friends from mylot too. I didn't realize I missed this post, but happened upon it on paige's pages.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
31 Mar 16
@MarshaMusselman Yes, we haven't been in Spain quite so late in the year before, so the crowds took us by surprise.
It's interesting the way you are saying how you find posts.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
3 Apr 16
@MarshaMusselman Yes, that's what I meant. I do the same, but just don't mention how I got to a post.
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@MarshaMusselman (38867)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Apr 16
@jaboUK Do you mean this particular reference to finding this one on Paige's pages? When I wrote that the first time I don't think I realized those two words sounded the same. I know we've talked before about me taking trails off people's activity pages.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
great vacation you had there my friend. where is your next destination? Are you back home now?
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
29 Mar 16
@ridingbet We are actually waiting at the airport in Spain at the moment. I don't like this part at all, just want to get home now, but we've had a great trip.
We'll probably go for a cruise sometime in the summer, and come back to Spain in the autumn.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
29 Mar 16
@ridingbet That's right - I did a few posts on Bubblews about cruising.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
@jaboUK wow! that is a nice vacation, my friend. isn't it you had a post in that sunken bubbling site where you presented as photo, the cruise ship you rode on?
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Mar 16
I love your photo! It looks restful. During peak season, I'd wake up very early even before the other guests have waken up so that I can still enjoy the serenity of the beach. Once the other guests start to come to the shore, I'd retreat to the hotel room.
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@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
28 Mar 16
You are going to have to try an 'off season' in Fort Lauderdale! AS much as I love the exuberance of youth I am glad Spring Break is over! :O)
I love beaches--full or empty!!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 16
@GreatMartin i agree with you about the beaches - full or empty they are ok with me.
So did you get inundated with visitors in Fort Lauderdale?
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@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Mar 16
@jaboUK yes it is 'season'---a lot of foreigners--you know--English people!!! LOL
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Mar 16
I'm glad you had a wonderful time, especially before the hordes arrived, and that you met up with your friends. I'm sad for you, but I'm sad for me, also. I'm able to get away for our entire winter, as you know. We are both so fortunate. As you said, we'll be back!
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. At least the winter is over at home now.
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
8 May 16
Will you be staying in the same place when you go back in November?
I am glad that you had a good time.
Winter is just starting to begin here but I'm not going to be going anyway. I love winter and plus, I can't afford to go anywhere anyway haha
I am just waiting for my dad to wake up from his little nap so he can plug in the heater. It's not plugged into the gas thing and I don't want to do it in case I blow the house up. 
Winter is just starting to begin here but I'm not going to be going anyway. I love winter and plus, I can't afford to go anywhere anyway haha
I am just waiting for my dad to wake up from his little nap so he can plug in the heater. It's not plugged into the gas thing and I don't want to do it in case I blow the house up. 1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
9 May 16
@jaboUK haha He eventually did it all for me. Thank goodness. Was freezing!
I think that's a good idea because you already know you will have a good time!
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
28 Mar 16
Vacations are a thing of the history now. As long as we were in school we got holidays and got to visit places. Now our work doesn't allow us much leeway. We can have as long as two maybe three days leave.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 16
@Daljinder Is that all the time you can get? You do know that all work and no play is no good for anyone?? 
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 16
@Daljinder As long as you have some fun, that's ok.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
28 Mar 16
@jaboUK We have large families so we get all the fun times right at home. We also have weekends and such. But we don't have summer/winter vacations. We do have many festivals throughout the year so, there's that too.
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