Mahon in the rain

Yesterday we woke up to rain. Lots of it. But, there was a hypermarket within 20 minutes, so off we went. Part of the holiday for both of us is shopping for the week, in a supermarket we don't know. Actually, it used to be more fun when shops were less similar, but it's still fun. Still get a cheap laugh from buying bread called Bimbo and coffee called Bonka. After buying the essentials, plus lots more stuff that wasn't, including a bag full of dates, apricots and figs, we drove into Mahon, or Mao, the capital of Menorca. A lovely town, even in the rain. We walked through pretty old streets, past the cathedrals, into loads of squares with orange trees in them.





We had tapas and beer for lunch in a bar in one of the squares, and it had free wifi so we caught up on Facebook and Twitter. Something that baffles most of us from the UK is that the shops shut between 1300 and 1700, just when most of us would be shopping. It's like a ghost town. Don't understand it at all.





Got back to the apartment about 5 and had a lovely rest in a very hot bath with a g and t. Then off to find somewhere open. It really is very quiet. Even the bar on the complex is closed. Found a great small place about 10 mins walk away called Smithy's Bar. Full of English tourists and ex pats, but good food and pleasant company. Full of garlic mushrooms, chicken and wine we walked back to the apartment. More wine, chocolate and Spooks on the TV. Never watched it before but there's only 3 English channels, so we have to watch whatever's on. Enjoyed it! But then The Trip came on. Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan at their best.

Woke up in the middle of the night to very stormy weather and no electricity, but this morning the sun is shining and everything's working except the English TV channels. No Breakfast Show then. Off on a Taula hunt later.