Last Day in Cadiz

I’d like to say that today was our most splendid day in Cadiz, but it was bittersweet. Apart from the regular mixed emotions of regret to be leaving this enchanting setting; the reality that our vacation is nearing its end; combined with excitement to be commencing our return home; there was an additional shock. When we arrived at the beach for our crabbing session, there was an alarming scene before us. People were gathered around attempting to resuscitate someone. We don’t know what the circumstances were, but, unfortunately, it ended tragically. We kept our distance and proceeded with our excursion, but the impression remained with us all day as a dim cloud.



The kids tackled their crabbing with gusto. With the help of some fishing hooks and bate (calamari) supplied by a fisherman, they were able to snag some pretty large crabs. Of course, I heard all about the really big ones that got away… And Lukas gathered yet another assortment of hermit crabs; and some sea snails to boot.

After our lunch hiatus to do some preliminary packing and tidying, we returned to the beach for more amusement and recreation. The seaweed had infested our usual spot again (so much for the full moon theory…), so we headed to the more crowded, less seaweeded area of the beach. Once again, a tremendous effort was made to enjoy the surf and the sand sculpting took on an added dimension.

After dinner; some more packing and tidying; and a trip to pick up snacks for our train ride tomorrow; we went back to the beach once more for our final sunset stroll.

Despite the angst and feelings, we truly did have a wonderful day.