Almería half marathon. 30th January 2006

[El Gordo]

Antonio - This is just a quick message to say thank you for the very detailed report of Saturday´s activities, and for taking such good care of us over the weekend.

We left Almeria on Monday morning and drove out to Carboneras where we thought about staying. Eventually we went on to Mojacar where we found a hotel by the seafront. We´re going to stay here for a day or so before heading back to Almeria. Today we´re off along the coast, and plan to just mooch around. Wednesday morning we have an arrangement to meet with one of M´s friends though we´re having trouble finding where she wants us to be. Directions should be left to men I think....

We are not certain of our movements before we leave on Thursday afternoon, but I wondered if it might be possible to meet up briefly again before we go? Nigel came up with a great idea on Monday that I want to discuss with you. If you want me to come and talk to your students I can of course, though that´s your decision. I will try calling you later today (Tuesday).

I´ll be putting in a full report of the weekend in due course, but we had a great time, largely due to your kindness and helpfulness. Your brother-in-law Jose was great too. For the sake of those who weren´t there, Jose cycled round the half marathon course dispensing water, snacks and encouragement to all the team, and even took a load of photos too. I got a 4 or 5 minute PB, and was very happy with that.

Speak to you later Antonio,

Andy & M.

PS Oooops, I forgot to say how good it was to meet up with Nigel, Andy, Ash and Suzie. Good eggs one and all.