A very pleasant day, initially having a coffee on the beachfront at Fuengirola and then a drive up to the town of Mijas high in the Andalucian hills. It is a pretty town resplendent with its white washed houses. The view over the coastline below is also spectacular. I particularly like the way they have involved those who care about donkey welfare into the policies about their use in the town. This is my final say with Pete and Pam, perfect hosts as always and ve...

A quiet day and an enjoyable one spent in the company of Pete and Pam. Last night on the local train down from Malaga to Fuengirola, I was offered a seat by a younger Spanish man which made me smile. I did not like to tell him that this old grey haired Englishman had just walked across his entire country! The expat lifestyle here on the Costas has huge attractions, not least the lovely climate and the great scenery on both hills and coast. A winter spent 'hiberna...