A little trip to Spain....

Hello Everyone,

This past week I have escaped away to southern Spain for five days of fun in the sun! I arrived with my dad at London Gatwick on Monday (21^st July) around 6o’clock ish and ran straight to the check in desk; it seemed that we were waiting there forever so we started having a chat to the kind man in front of us who is a coach driver who is going back home to Ireland after not seeing his family for 4 months. 

It seemed to take a while to get through to the departure lounge; when I finally got there (once I said my goodbye to my dad) I knew I only had about 15 minutes to get some breakfast and a few last minute items before going to the gate so I ran straight for boots. Once I had gotten to the gate I sat there waiting so that I could board the plane. As I was waiting I saw a familiar face walking towards my gate as the face came closer I realised it was a friend from school and she was going to be on the same flight as me. It was so weird how we were on the same flight at the same time and we didn’t even realise until now!

 I am so glad I’m leaving this dreary weather!

Once the plane had taken off I knew I had a 2 and a half hour flight ahead of me so I thought I would kill some time by taking a nap. After sleeping for about an hour I decided to eat my breakfast which was an all day breakfast sandwich from boots. I also brought a Kitkat and my favourite flavoured water raspberry and mango.  As I was in the middle seat I couldn’t really look out the plane window which I usually do when I travel alone as the lady sitting next to me out the shutter down so she could sleep which is a bit of a bummer.

 

When the lady finally woke up and decided she needed a toilet break I took a quick snap of the plane up in the air!

Once I had finally landed and got my bag from the conveyor belt I was greeted by my Spanish friend’s family. I have known Maria (Spanish Friend) for nearly three years now and it all started when my school did an exchange. Over the past 3 years we have grown really close and I can’t wait for her to come back to England. After about an hours drive to her house I ran straight out to the balcony to check out my view. We've got a pretty great one!  Although it hasn’t changed over the years I still like to look at it every year.

 

After unpacking Maria and I decided we would pick up our friend Carmen and go to the beach and watch the sunset. Although it was only about 4 o’clock when we left the house we knew we had a few hours before the sun set so we relaxed on beach gazing out at sea.

We didn't gaze out at the sea for too long before we jumped straight in it!

 

As the sun started to set and the sea breeze became chillier we decided to head back to the car and have a look at the market in the near village.

We came inside to de-sand ourselves and freshen up for dinner and meeting other friends i haven’t seen in a while. I decided to wear little- barely any makeup out as that's what holidays are for right?

 

The next day we decided that it was too hot to do anything too active so we decided to go to the pool and have a chill day relaxing.

 

 

I know some people hate feet but it felt so nice too cool my feet of in the water!

 

So this was my first time ever drinking out of a can – I know strange right?-  but as I don’t drink fizzy drinks  I thought I would share this moment.

 Nestea Is one of my favourite drinks to have in Spain so I just had to have one!

                                                                                     

After many hours chilling and having a dip in the pool we decided it was time to get ready for dinner. I decided to keep my hair in a side braid and wear a cream cami from newlook and black scalloped edged shorts from Topshop. For shoe’s I decided on wedge sandals as I thought the outfit looked quite casual.

Maria and I before dinner..

 

The sunset from the balcony looked so beautiful that night.

So on Wednesday we decided to have a chilled out morning taking a short walk around the village. Medina Sidonia is a very small historical village that so many breathe taking views.

 

Later on in the day Maria, Davinia and I decided to go shopping as there are very unique little stores that we don’t have in England. My first buy way 2 phone cases which sadly I had to take back a they didn’t fit my phone( sad face) so I swapped them for a arrow head necklace and a scarf.

Shown Below:  (The background is the scarf)

On our way home we decided to stop by the busy town of Chiclana.

Davinia and I after shopping

 

 On Thursday we got up early and decided we were going to catch the bus to the beach. The sand felt so nice in between my toes.

We had spent all day there using up a whole bottle of sun cream because of how ridiculously hot it was!  (No I’m not complaining ha-ha it was nice). We got back from the beach fairly late so my friends decided to surprise me by going out to a meal as it was my last evening in Spain.  I decided to wear my blue and white stripy t-shirt dress and my white converse so it was smart casual as didn’t know how fancy this pizza place was.

So leaving day had come around I woke up around 9 o’clock ish feeling a little emotional not knowing when I am going to see Maria and my Spanish friends again. However I decided to get up and start packing my clothes from my wardrobe.

 

After breakfast Maria, Angel, Marga and I decided we would go on a last minute stroll around the historic village

 

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 We ended up at a little bar in the hills, as we sat there an English couple sat behind us sipping away at their tea, although I do love Spain being able to understand their full convocation without thinking too hard.

 



 

The day seemed to go really quick which is bad because I didn’t want to leave. As I arrived back to the house I saw a few gifts wrapped up on the table, the family had brought me farewell presents which was really nice. They also brought my family little gifts as well which is really sweet.  I was given a bracelet that says in Spanish “the future is today” which I thought was really aped for my travel adventure that I have soon.

As it neared 4 o’clock I knew it was nearly time to say our goodbyes for another year at least. The whole family came to the airport to see me off. Mum, dad, brother, cousin, aunt, uncle, Nan the whole lot it was nice of them but it just made saying goodbye that little bit harder.

 

As I waited in the airport watching people coming off the planes some starting their holiday and some coming back home I knew I had to come back soon. Spain is such a beautiful country that needs to be seen over and over again. I look forward in seeing you soon Spain but for now it is adios.