TUESDAY 2 OCTOBERFrom Ax-les-Thermes, we travelled about 20 miles before we reached Andorra, high up in the Pyrenees. This principality is very small, being about 20 miles by 2 miles, which is a valley. The main source of income is from skiing, tourism and finance. Petrol, diesel, cigarettes and alcohol are very cheap. They speak Andorran which is a mixture of Spanish and French but just seemed liked double dutch to us! Spectacular scenery and gorgeous weather.
Then we continued through the mountains and stayed overnight just south of Barcelona. We had a lovely meal in a local bar where the owners were watching Stuttgard v Barcelona. Of course, we supported Barcelona (Henry plays for them now) and as a result we were given free liquers at half-time. Barcelona won.
WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER
Joined the main Mediterranean Coast Road and arrived at Aigues (NW of Alicante) early afternoon. We settled into the flat. It was very warm.
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER
We took time to get settled in. The weather changed and we had a thunderstorm in the morning. Elsewhere in Spain there had been torrential rain causing a lot of damage in Granada and Seville. I think that Jeremy and I should be appointed chief rain-makers for the UN as wherever we travel in the world, there seems to be unexpected rain. During the afternoon, the weather gradually improved until the sun shone again.
I sorted out all my books so that I can begin my study etc. Internet access has been arranged in the nearby town and I can go there whenever I want. However, I will be unable to get there tomorrow as the road will be shut due to a special bike race happening on these mountain roads. So, I guess my next entry will be on Monday.
Joined the main Mediterranean Coast Road and arrived at Aigues (NW of Alicante) early afternoon. We settled into the flat. It was very warm.
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER
We took time to get settled in. The weather changed and we had a thunderstorm in the morning. Elsewhere in Spain there had been torrential rain causing a lot of damage in Granada and Seville. I think that Jeremy and I should be appointed chief rain-makers for the UN as wherever we travel in the world, there seems to be unexpected rain. During the afternoon, the weather gradually improved until the sun shone again.
I sorted out all my books so that I can begin my study etc. Internet access has been arranged in the nearby town and I can go there whenever I want. However, I will be unable to get there tomorrow as the road will be shut due to a special bike race happening on these mountain roads. So, I guess my next entry will be on Monday. 
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