Abi, Julian and Claudia arrive and it’s wonderful to be able to enjoy a holiday together again. Ed picked them up from Girona and gave them a tour of Empuria on the way to the villa.

First night was spent at the tapas bar and then down to Capitan for a night cap. The drinks here are large and even larger for Ed when they just leave the bottle of whiskey and a glass in front of him and let him help himself (only charging for one shot, no matter how many he has!).

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Next morning we pay a visit to the supermarket and come back with all sorts of goodies. Lunch at home and then out in the evening to Tagliatelle Italian restaurant. Pizzas, pastas and puddings all good, finishing at Capitans once again.

In the meantime, we sort out the dreaded PCR tests for the kids. For once, a simple procedure – just go to the medical centre, click on the QR code which tells you exactly what to do. Queue up, take the test and the result is through either immediately, a day later or two days later, depending on how urgent your test is. The cost – only 20 euros, compared to the ridiculous prices charged in some areas. Thank goodness this test will soon be history.

The kids go down to the beach and enjoy the sun and the sea. They are back in the afternoon for a swim and a cool down in the pool. Last night we walked down and bought two rotisserie chickens with potatoes cooked in the chicken juices – delicious. We served them with a large salad full of local produce. Huge tomatoes, sliced up with mozzarella, mixed green lettuces and french beans. We finished with a very ripe Camembert and fresh bread.

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Tomorrow Pura Brasa and Wagyu Beef