Sun succeeds, clouds cleared

Gosh it's hot. The clouds of yesterday had moved on and the day was blue and sunny and hot. Yesterday's walk had induced blisters for the Silver Vixen, so we made the most of the fine weather and the garden. Sections of our white flesh were exposed to the sun's welcome (though surprised) rays through a factor-20 sun screen

Mid afternoon clouds rolled down from El Teide and there was a brief shower.. but as we had just gone indoors for some lunch we were unaffected.

Early evening we headed down to Los Abrigos. This little fishing village is slowly merging with San Blas as the gap between the villages gets developed. We have two favoured restuarants in Los Abrigos - the Los Abrigos Restaurant, itself and Bencomo.
Tonight we chose Bencomo. The Silver Vixen was the victim of some merciless flirting from the cheeky young waiter and we enjoyed a cheerful rapport and banter throught the meal. The initial source of his fun was the fact that the Silver Vixen turned up in a long sleeved T-shirt, a heavy cardigan and was clutching a huge woollen wrap. She claimed it was cold and you can't be too careful. At 20C he did not agree.

We settled down in a sunny corner of the restaurant and ordered our meals. The sun was shining in the Silver Vixen's eyes and so, when the waiter delivered the starters, he shaded her commenting on the inconvenience of the setting sun. She commented that she could do with some sunglasses, but had left hers in the car. The waiter rushed off and came back with a huge pair of shades which SV duly wore until the sun disappeared beneath the horizon.

We always have a good feast at Bencomo, and the service is always cheerful. The Gorse Fox thoroughly recommends it.