The summer continues with the organised sports activities and music, all of which can be found in the Events Calendar

Main events of interest are:

• 24th - Hermin Soul Music at Guardia Viejas
• 25th - Dúo Fathi Yakoub y Mathieu Saqlio at Guardia Viejas
• 25th - Diego Cruz Blues & Jazz at Brisamar
• 26th and 27th - 5 a side Beach Football
• 26th - Caldereria Flamenco at Brisamar

I forgot that when we went to the opening of La Barbera I took a photograph of a new supermarket that has opened in the row of bars etc just behind the Espignon.

I forgot to go and find out the details of the superkarket.

Tonight is the end of the week of celebrations for Virgen del Carmen.

Tonight is the official opening of La Barbera from 10.30pm onwards (well that is the current plan but this is Spain) and we have been invited by Paco so will be popping along later.

The celebrations for Virgen del Carmen continue until Wednesday, and this year we had another ‘no show’ by the Beatles Tribute band as Sands suggested after her Saturday morning gossip.

As you know I am a big Harley fan and am lucky enough to have a Fat Boy over here. We also have a Road King Classic back in the UK that I will now be bringing down to Almerimar (again as it used to be here).

Today sees the start of the weeks celebration here in Almerimar in honour of the Virgen Del Carmen. If you are unsure as to when it all starts and ends listen out for the canons!!! We are in for a loud week with canons going off morning and evening as part of the celebrations. Moreno for sure doesn’t like them, although he has got better, although Saidi doesn’t seem to mind them that much.

This started last night and is being held in a tent close to the rugby pitch, and it seems a great event for anyone into seafood and keen to try different types. My understanding is that the atmosphere is casual (almost canteen like), and that you buy tickets for the food you want which you then present to the servers. One obvious option is a plate of Oysters which would certainly tempt Chris! Sounds interesting and they are open normal restaurant hours, including lunch but observing siesta time.

Just back from an extremely pleasant bike ride along both the West and the East beach, and through the Marina.

Cycling at 8pm is a great time as the sun is still out (but not too hot), there is a slight breeze, and there are enough people around to make it interesting.

I have just had a call from Roberto with a request from Paco informing me that the official opening of the new La Barbera (The Barber) owned by Paco (formally of La Solea) will be at 10.30 pm onwards on Monday the 14th July.

Paco has requested that we attend and make a video of the opening for him, take some photographs and do a brief interview with him.

The summer season of music gets under way tonight in Guardias Viejas with the Malagasy Gospel of Madagascar choir. As I understand it the choir includes several blind children and has recently been invited to take the Tour of Bernabeu in Madrid.

The Foundation ‘Agua de Coco’, which is responsible for this development project in Madagascar by creating schools, community centres and libraries, has formed the ‘Gospel Malagasy’ with the aim of improving the conditions of these children, away from child labour, which this month June visit Spain.

The Medieval Market was in Almerimar twice last year, on the 15th July and the 16th August. Apart from the usual ‘can’t believe another year’ has gone by statement, it is good that it is early this year as we will be able to show the girls.

In the meantime they (and you) can take a look at the pictures from last July and August

Well last week was all about the Football and drinking , with no exercise at all, so it will be hard to beat that this week!!

Actually not 100% accurate as I did start playing tennis again, so intend to do that at least a couple of times a week, and mad as it seems in this weather I am going to be jogging and cycling again very soon.

Updated - We popped in today (Saturday) to say happy birthday to Inés and she allowed us to reserve a couple of places at the bar for some friends, so you may want to call in and have a drink and do the same?

I am sure you know the drill by now! Turn up, wear your t-shirt, drink a lot, eat GREAT tapas, have a great evening!!! See you there.

Today is the first day of the Feria y Fiestas De San Isidro taking place in El Ejido between the 25th and 29th June.

San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid and in the world of bullfighting San Isidro marks the start of the capital’s season and is the world’s largest event which attracts all the top bullfighters and bull breeders.

I thought I would ask Inés about this as she is from Madrid: