I think there have been more debriefs from Mijas jaunts than anything else in this whole blog so I thought that I would write about what I do most of the time, and surprisingly its not drink lots of dry martinis!
1. When I wake up whether it is still dark or the sun just starting to rise, I step out onto the balcony, and take in the early morning air. When it is still dark it is lovely to take in the complete peace before the birds have risen from their nests and if the sun is just coming up , it is lovely to just listen to their joyous song.
Sitting for 5 -10 minutes to slowly wake up and greet the day is my favourite thing. I feel that these few minutes reset my sleepy head and get me ready for the day. ( I do this at home when it is warm enough and have an early morning coffee outside).
2. I go for a walk around the village every morning, but I really walk with no plan of where I am going ( apart from back to the hotel). This is not usually just for getting my steps in but for getting my thoughts in order. I often wake up with many things going round in my head, and after my morning quiet time, I then try to make sense of what may be troubling me, or things that I need to do.
A walk with no real destination is a good way to just think things through.
3. Have fresh air, I sleep with my balcony door slightly open, and I know a lot of people will think this is unsafe, believe me I would never do this anywhere else but Mijas. I sleep with a window open in my bedroom at home all year round.
I have always loved the feel of fresh, sometimes cold air when I wake up.
4. Drink lots of water. I am a great water drinker and on holiday I tend to drink more than normal, whether sparkling or still, I make sure that I am properly hydrated at all times. I always have a glass of warm water before my first morning coffee.
5. Eat local, and by this I mean, trying anything associated with where I am. In Spain my favourite is gazpacho which I absolutely love. I do often have pasta, but I love chicken and roasted veg Spanish style.
Pan con tomat is another favourite of mine and makes a hearty breakfast or lunch.
I love tapas, mainly as you can usually find something that you really like.
6. Relax!, The joy of not having to drive to and from work, the fact that the day is completely yours and you are not tied to doing anything that you don't want to do is just the best feeling in the world.
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lainey.robinson@notjusttravel.com
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