That time the sun came out in Asturias...

The first half of this week was mainly spent dining out, and exercising in the usual rainy and occasionally windy weather. Then Asturias surprised us and the sun made an appearance for the first time in a few weeks so we naturally in true British style took to the balcony equipped with suncream and snacks. 

Gijón

On Sunday we decided as it was meant to be hotter than the previous already quite hot day to head to Gijón to the beach. Now, the phrase 'looks can be deceiving' springs to mind as as much of a glorious sunny day as it was, the wind off the sea was comparable to the icy winds of Hull in January. But we were not put off by this and still insisted on sitting on the beach, eating sand infused paella and enjoying the exfoliating sensation of sand whipping us from every angle, before admitting defeat and heading to get coffee. 

We made our way back to Oviedo where there was a lot less wind and it was a lot warmer to enjoy the rest of the day's sun on our terrace. As it was Sunday, despite it being 25 degrees we still cooked a roast dinner and enjoyed it outside watching the sun set over the city. As life goes, I can't really complain. 

Tomorrow I fly to Seville to meet Olivia and stay the week in Huelva exploring the south of Spain. Not sure how well my little ginger self will cope but I am armed with factor 30. 

Happy Monday!*

*I should note, today is a bank holiday in England, and Spain is carrying on as normal, first time for everything.