A week with no big events. But we had a nice BBQ hosted by our friend Eliot, and instead of the World Cup (which I am boycotting), I saw some good-looking people playing beach volleyball.
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Beach volleyball is a very popular activity here, and some people start very early in the morning to beat the heat. I often see large groups like this getting together while walking the dog at 7 a.m.:
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On Sunday Eliot and Assumpta invited us for a BBQ. As usual, Eliot grilled copious quantities of meat:
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Balu was very interested in the proceedings:
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Trying to hit Hans for a piece of meat:
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We were on the outside terrace where Eliot keeps his BBQ. All of a sudden Balu started making the usual circular moves dogs make when they need to poop, and then he made a sizeable deposit right in front of Iñaki:
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Hans and his wife Mar had brought along their adorable little granddaughter:
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Staying with the canine theme, a family outing in the local park:
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Mochi’s frustration over not being able to reach the cats continued:
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The morning beach walks usually yield images of people enjoying the beach, each in their own way:
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The highlight of the morning walk for Mochi is when we stop at the bakery to pick up the baguette for breakfast. He always gets a good snack of bread from the bakery owner:
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One morning we met this black cat, looking at me with disdain:
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I approached the cat to get a closer view. Most of the time the cats just run away, but not this one. Instead, he let me know that he did not approve of my presence:
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A friendly encounter in the park:
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These pretty blue flowers are everywhere, but when they fall down, they create a sticky mess on the sidewalk or on the cars parked under the trees:
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I finish with some more beach volley images, this time from Playa San Juan, a beach where I sometimes stop for a beer on my way home from work. This group of players were quite serious in the way they approached the game, and I was impressed by their efforts in the afternoon heat:
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