Winter in Blanes Jan.2 - April 1. 2014

As last year I decided to spend the Winter months in Costa Brava, Catalunya / Northern Spain. I had reserved the same apartment with the nice balcony and beautiful view over the harbor to the sea. Of course I had my best friend, the Bichon frise " Niki" with me. Days went fast by, having long walks with the dog, sipping vino tinto in my favorite bars and enjoying those mostly sunny days. I met most local friends from last year, young and old, and got many new ones. Three good friends from Helsinki did visit me for five to ten days. One of them Mr.Kari Partio with his 3 years old son Urho had rented a car, and we made several excursions to the surroundings of which the small town Cadaques, famous of Salvador Dali's home (museum today), was most charming. My only problem there was the language. Most people did speak well Spanish with me, which I can manage quite well, but when a group together, they spoke Catalonian and I mostly did not understand anything. Now for future I consider to go more South as example to Alicante in Costa Blanca. Anyhow I have not yet decided anything. We'll see!