Marbella, Puerto Bamus - The Golden Mile

These girls and I had a beautiful run/walk down The Golden Mile. It is a very posh place with fancy yachts, and cars. I am not actually aware enough to know one thing from another, but Helen taught me many things. Helen taught me about the half-tuck shirt. She taught me about discount codes for my shopping. Helen helped both Catroina and I with our branding and knowledge about fashion in general. She also let me know what I need to watch, what Nic should watch, and at least two books. In case you were wondering, Helen has her shit together. Catroina and I do not.

Early on in this trip I texted my brother, Dan, to let him know the wine is cheaper than the water. Dan’s response was something along the lines of…”That might be dangerous.”

Turns out he was correct. After our active morning, we played our music game that Geoff had so carefully and thoughtfully arranged for us. I used all of my teacher strategies. I also drank a lot of rose. Can you tell?

But I was not alone. I had friends to keep me company. Although I did my best work, I lost. I still won a lovely consolation prize of a magnet and eye mask. Nic got a cool England hat.

I do not have many pictures from today because I was drunk; we went to dinner where I fell over a stove and made my mark on Spain. They will never forget the blind, drunk American who fell over their stove and almost died.

I also got mad about my tan lines and blamed Nic for doing a poor job of sun screening me. And then I cried for a while because why not? (I am really sorry about the mascara on the pillows).

Dan has advised me to be like a goldfish and forget. So I will try. Kind of. But I don’t want to forget too much, because we had so much fun.

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