Up and at ‘em fairly early with the intent to go to Barlovento for building materials, post birthday cards (one late, one early), pay bills etc. Opened the bedroom door and immediately shut it again. Calima. Thick hot air. This is when we get the desert heat from Morrocco and it isn’t nice. It is not good for anything, not for the land, the animals, us and not even the guests like it!By the time we got to Barlovento it was a stifling 29 degrees. And worse was, when we got back, David was keen to start the mixer up and do the next section to the base. Just then …. The guests came back (1 pm) … ah beloved guests.
There was nothing for it but to spend a very pleasant afternoon in the cool of the house although I have to admit that David braved most of it working outside in the shade, planning and plotting.
Even the chickens get very little attention, although I did pick them a few figs and strawberries as a way of saying, 'sorry guys, can't do anything about this heat.' (This will probably give them the sh**s and then we will all be sorry.
There was nothing for it but to spend a very pleasant afternoon in the cool of the house although I have to admit that David braved most of it working outside in the shade, planning and plotting.
Even the chickens get very little attention, although I did pick them a few figs and strawberries as a way of saying, 'sorry guys, can't do anything about this heat.' (This will probably give them the sh**s and then we will all be sorry.
8pm still 27.5 degrees though feeling slightly cooler with a slight occasional wind.
8 to 9 pm watering the garden. Thanks to Julio, there is plenty of water in tank so they needn’t go thirsty.
8 to 9 pm watering the garden. Thanks to Julio, there is plenty of water in tank so they needn’t go thirsty.
9.05 David discovers we have no mains water. He resorts to outdoor shower using the COLD water from the tank. Cries of yargh emitting from cottage patio. At least the neighbouring village of El Tablado should enjoy the show.
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