The hotel has been through a serious makeover and gained a star since our last visit. That together with the Brexit devaluation of the pound meant it was more expensive of course. Somehow the temperatures and pampering made it worthwhile though.
As part of the general upgrade, they seemed to have trained the staff to liven up a cappuccino:
They also have installed 4 turtles in one of the ponds inside the atrium area. Watching for any signs of movement amused simple souls like us for hours:
What to do on the island? Well, as the northern contingent were around (Northern contingent = John and Irene, sadly no Archie the Lakeland Terrier) we took them to Lagomar for a look around. Have a look at the history and pictures on Lagomar website. To whet your appetite:
More Manrique ideas in an amazing "house" with an interesting Omar Sharif ownership period too.
The regulation walk to Marina Rubicon to admire the boats and eat huge amounts of apple cake (one of your 5 a day after all) had to be completed frequently too. Some of the craft moored there were entertaining. Perhaps this owner has several dogs or likes golf:
Cannot imagine having to cut the grass as well as wash off the boat. Most strange. On the walk along the waterfront there are several cat houses run by a local charity known as Freddys which feeds (and neuters!) the local wild cat population. We reckon this is one brave or very stupid bird:
Meanwhile, back on board the boat, it seems that the recently quiet Patrick is up to badness again. Steve the waterbus man sent us this worrying picture of Patrick and Kylie:
"Bring me a present or the bird gets it" post it notes indeed. We have some serious sorting out to do when we get back. Of course, that might include sweeping up a few feathers. We will let you know if our on-board stuffed menagerie is now smaller.
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