Everybody in the Pool

Well, maybe not everybody, but this afternoon at least Meg and her friend Christine Connelly, the daughter of an American couple who live down the street (he is with NATO), bravely took the year's first dip.

It was another mostly sunny, warm day with air temps approaching 80F. After working up a bit of a sweat playing basketball, Meg and Christine took the plunge -- actually Christine dove in first then climbed out, grabbed a somewhat reluctant Meg, and pushed her in with giggles galore. After swimming a lap or two they beat cheeks to the house for a warm bath.



April 2nd and the unheated pool water is already pushing 20C (68F). Our "pool season" started today and runs through October.



With 300 days a year like today, it's no wonder people love living in Spain. As the "snow birds" from Canada and northeastern USA flock to Florida when the going gets cold, so too do many living in northern Europe head for España-- especially the Brits and Germans. Meanwhile, in Hamburg this week's forecast is rain every day and daytime temps around 7C (45F). ¡Vamos a la playa!