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Storm Leonardo has been and gone and we now reluctantly welcome Storm Marta. There were moments of clear skies during the day yesterday between drizzle and downpours and I hoped to return to the river to see how things had changed (and apparently they’ve changed dramatically). But, the sun left and came back and left again, and again. And I just didn’t feel like it. So I walked a bit around the neighborhood under surprising skies and some drizzle, which did help the mood. Our neighborhood was soggy but pleasant to roam.
Three reservoirs in Córdoba are above capacity. It turns out the Roman Bridge was blocked off yesterday (and I’m sure again today). Things are grim. Several towns along the river were evacuated. Some are flooded. And there’s worse to come today. Trains aren’t running, and there’s a train strike looming from the 9th through the 11th. Some roads are closed (or completely underwater).
San Geraldo and I have been down in the dumps but we forced ourselves out of the house last night for dinner at Goiko Grill. The staff there treat us so kindly. It’s nice to receive hugs when we arrive and depart. When they have time, they visit, ask about our lives, and tell us about theirs. It’s heartwarming and much needed lately. They transformed the day for us.
We even had a lie-in together (San Geraldo and I, not the staff from Goiko) this morning. We expect it to rain all day and there’s a severe warning for wind. We both have plenty to do at home and the kitchen is well stocked. Today’s photos are from my walk around the neighborhood.
Borrasca Leonardo ya pasó y ahora damos la bienvenida con renuencia a Borrasca Marta. Ayer hubo momentos de cielo despejado entre lloviznas y aguaceros, y esperaba volver al río para ver cómo habían cambiado las cosas (y al parecer, han cambiado drásticamente). Pero el sol se fue, volvió y se fue una y otra vez. Y simplemente no tenía ganas. Así que caminé un poco por el barrio bajo un cielo sorprendente y algo de llovizna, lo que mejoró el ánimo. Nuestro barrio estaba empapado, pero era agradable pasear.
Tres embalses de Córdoba están por encima de su capacidad. Resulta que el Puente Romano estuvo bloqueado ayer (y seguro que hoy también). La situación es desalentadora. Varios pueblos a lo largo del río fueron evacuados. Algunos están inundados. Y hoy viene algo peor. Los trenes no circulan y se avecina una huelga de trenes del 9 al 11. Algunas carreteras están cortadas (o completamente inundadas).
San Geraldo y yo estábamos de bajón, pero anoche nos obligamos a salir de casa para cenar en Goiko Grill. El personal nos trata con mucha amabilidad. Es agradable recibir abrazos al llegar y al partir. Cuando tienen tiempo, nos visitan, preguntan por nuestras vidas y nos cuentan las suyas. Es reconfortante y muy necesario últimamente. Nos transformaron el día.
Incluso dormimos un rato juntos (San Geraldo y yo, no el personal de Goiko) esta mañana. Se espera lluvia todo el día y hay una alerta severa por viento. Ambos tenemos mucho que hacer en casa y la cocina está bien equipada. Las fotos de hoy son de mi paseo por el barrio.
• El nuevo jardín acuático. Acomodándose.
• El parque para perros. Hay que vadear un estanque (izquierda) para llegar al lodo.
• Parecía una erupción volcánica.
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You are really being pounded. I love the fountains you show us, but what with the rain and serious flooding, enough water already! I’m glad you aren’t on a ground floor. Boud
Boud:
I know. I did think maybe it was an odd image to share in the rain. But the fountains shimmer and dance.
You are helping me improve my Spanish on a daily basis!
Margaret Butterworth:
I’m so glad. Writing this blog helps me with mine.
Thank the maker you are still able to get out and walk about!
We’ve been iced in here for over a week, and more coming over the weekend. We’re just waiting. Our home sits on a hillside. The ledge (top of the rock) is between 1 and 4 feet below the house. When the Spring thaws hit (we still have over a foot of snow blanketing the yard), we get springs that pop up all around the yard and in cracks in the road, and our foundation sump pump begins working overtime. We’re half way down the slope, so all the water from the top of the hill flows under our home, too.
But we’ll see it through.
Rade:
I haven’t lived in cold like that for so many years, I can’t even imagine it.
Stay well, stay dry. Sounds like a good day to paint.
David:
Too bad I’d have to go out and buy paint!
The new water garden! Wading through the pond to get to the mud! You know how to convey the situation so perfectly and concisely, lol!
Debra:
Thanks. I try.
Hopefully the rains will let up and people can get back to their homes and lives.
And doesn’t a smile and a kind word make everything better. We need to remember that more often.
Stay safe; stay dry!
Bob Slatten:
I’m pleased to repeat the sun is shining and the rain is on hold until tonight. Still some bad days coming, unfortunately, but a little break is appreciated.
The sun will come out again and the fountains will reclaim their glory. I know you know this but sometimes it is hard to believe.
Beautiful song choice, as usual.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
The sun is currently shining! Zero percent chance of rain until tonight. You have the power!
Soggy looking indeed.
Stay safe and dry.
Jim:
The sun is currently shining and there is no chance of rain until tonight!
That seems to be the way of it now. None or too much. We could use some of that rain.
ellen abbott:
Yep. Three years ago, we worried about emptying reservoirs. Now we’re forced to overflow the rivers with them.
Such awful weather! At least you captured some beautiful skies in your photos. You made me laugh with your clarification about your lie-in. 😄
Kelly:
I knew where some people’s minds would immediately go.
Dear God. I can’t believe I chose THIS time to come to Spain. Your posts are making me very apprehensive, Mitchell! We’re depending on trains to get us around! Having said that, you got some great photos of the dampness. 🙂
Steve Reed:
It looks like the weather is supposed to be very pleasant when you’re here!
Uggh. It must be reallllllly dreary for folks who don’t have a loved one to have the company of, and/or don’t have the love of the folks at a good restaurant (or… don’t have a Dudo and Moose to love!)
Judy C:
You’re so right. And I’d bet many of them aren’t as whiney as we are.
Remember the old saying, there is no bad weather just bad fashion.
larrymuffin:
Did you ever believe that? I had my doubts.
Well I heard it in Norway, 6 million Norwegians can’t be wrong.
larrymuffin:
True!
Whatever the bad weather, some great photos here, especially the medieval tower.
Kirk:
At least there’s still lost of beauty.
Your area looks like Florida after a hurricane. Are these terrible storms only in your part of Spain or are they all over the country? Try to keep your soggy spirits up.
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
Unusually, these storms have been affecting the entire country. No rain today!!!
We didn’t exactly pick well when we booked our week in Benalmadena, did we? Did you get the hurricane-force winds like we did on the Costa? It was horrendous some nights (and one or two mornings) we were there – yet conversely, we had a few decent afternoons that took the edge off it all. Jx
Jon:
Our weather was dismal while you were here but not as bad as what you experienced on the coast. A few afternoons are better than nothing. AND you weren’t at work!
how fortunate though to have a place to eat with such hospitality – and then you come home to Dudo.
Urspo:
Absolutely. Life’s little blessings (or big).