England Third Place

I was not sure we would watch the game yesterday.  I was feeling fed up with football and Sebastian was only now recovered from Wednesday's loss.  And possibly deep down I thought France would win.   But when I saw the score was 2-0 for England I thought we should go watch and hopefully restore Sebastian's faith in the England team.  I am so happy we went, he loved it.  I loved it, what a great game.  No disallowed goals, no VAR calls, and loads of goals.  It was a rollercoaster but England pulled it off and Sebastian and well all of us were thrilled. Bring on 2030!

Blakey's, Beach, England Not Getting Top Place

We spent our first couple nights watching the semi-finals at Blakey's Beach Bar at night and the days on the beach.   Blakey's feels like home, my great friends still own and run it and they are just the most special people.  During the first few days we have spent time at the beach before heading to see the football.  It was a sad evening Wednesday when England got knocked out of the chance to win (can still get third).  But as were at Blakey's we comforted ourselves by having an evening on the dance floor.  Now we are all in for Spain!  Yesterday we went to have lunch with Granny Andy at The Yacht Club.  it was such a beautiful day.

Ecuador to Barbados

The day after Sebastian's birthday it was time to start saying goodbyes as our trip neared to an end.  Early Monday morning and we started journey to part 2 of the summer.  It was a tearful goodbye as we had a lovely time with the Ecuadorian family.  But also I was excited to return to Barbados after two years.  We landed early afternoon on Monday and it has been all about family and of course football since the moment we arrived.  

And we are off!

                                         

Then to my favourite bar and restaurant (Blakey's) with my favourite people, to see Spain in.

And then we crashed Granny Andy's grand kid dinner.  A great night!

Sebastian's Ecuador Birthday

Sebastian's Ecuador birthday was yesterday.  Really it is just an excuse to get lots of people together.  He loves it, well of course who would not love having multiple birthday celebrations.  We were super happy that the Andersen's could be here.  They became very popular with the family as Sinead spent the afternoon making proper Irish Whiskies.  I honestly think the family how I have such wonderful people in my life but bring little to the table (they loved my sister and now Sinead).  They have talked loads about my sister and her amazing Spanish efforts and Sunday Roast.  And could not get over how kind the Andersen's are.  As I have given up cooking, and am not very tidy, I am not suer how much value I bring.  Oh accept games! i do play games from 6:30am with Jose Jose.  Anyways, it was a great party and finished on a high as England progressed into the Semi-finals!

Now we are enjoying our last day before heading off to our next destination early tomorrow morning.

Quito Old Town

On Friday we took Sinead and family to the Old Town. We walked around, climbed some church stairs, had delicious chocolate break, then ice cream served by their Easter religious figure, and dinner on a roof top.  I can say AI planned a great little adventure.  What did we all do before it!  The recommendations were great.  It was a lovely afternoon and evening together.