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I was out of the house this morning before it heated up. I walked for only about an hour (because I forgot water, found no place to buy any, and am not big on drinking from public water fountains). I started on the Paseo in the 27C/80.6F sunshine and then walked around the neighborhood to find the new Mexican Restaurant I had stumbled on last week without registering exactly where it was. Fortunately, I knew where I had walked that day, so retraced my steps and found it. We might try the place tonight.
San Geraldo has been playing farmer with our new houseplants. He’s making great progress and has even transplanted our Christmas cactus (which I realize is really a Thanksgiving cactus).
You might remember our African spear in Fuengirola (click here for one of the many posts about it). There were small versions for sale at Leroy Merlin and I was tempted to buy one, but ours grew way too fast last time and we know longer have a hallway out front for the plants that outgrow the apartment. There were some on display with little velvet caps, either to protect the sharp tips and protect us from them, or to imitate the Semana Santa penitents. I was temped to cut eye holes and maybe put little sandals on their feet.
I’m glad I was out earlier. My stomach is acting up once again. Anyway, it’s time for an afternoon siesta. Since I wanted to beat the heat this morning, I was out of bed at 7 and only had about 5-1/2 hours sleep. I’ll be back with more tomorrow.
Salí de casa esta mañana antes de que subiera la temperatura. Caminé solo una hora (porque olvidé el agua, no encontré dónde comprarla y no me gusta beber de las fuentes públicas). Empecé en el Paseo bajo el sol de 27°C/80.6°F y luego caminé por el barrio para encontrar el nuevo restaurante mexicano con el que me topé la semana pasada sin fijarme bien dónde estaba. Por suerte, recordaba perfectamente por dónde había caminado ese día, así que volví sobre mis pasos y lo encontré. Quizás vayamos esta noche.
San Geraldo se ha estado portando como un granjero con nuestras nuevas plantas de interior. Está progresando mucho e incluso ha trasplantado nuestro cactus de Navidad (que, me doy cuenta, en realidad es un cactus de Acción de Gracias).
Quizás recuerden nuestra lanza africana en Fuengirola (haz clic aquí para ver uno de l0s posts al respecto). Había versiones pequeñas a la venta en Leroy Merlin y estuve tentada de comprar una, pero la nuestra creció demasiado rápido la última vez y ahora ya no tenemos un pasillo en la entrada para las plantas que crecen demasiado para el apartamento. Había algunos expuestos con capuchones de terciopelo, ya fuera para proteger las puntas afiladas y protegernos de ellas, o para imitar a los penitentes de Semana Santa. Me dieron ganas de hacerles agujeros para los ojos y quizás ponerles unas sandalias.
Me alegro de haber salido antes. Me duele el estómago otra vez. En fin, es hora de la siesta. Como quería evitar el calor de esta mañana, me levanté a las 7 y solo dormí unas 5 horas y media. Mañana volveré con más.
• Actualmente la temperatura es de más de 39°C/102°F.
• Un carril bici discurre por el lado sur de los Jardines Antonio José Delgado de Jesús. Otro carril bici bordea el Paseo de Córdoba por el lado norte, como se aprecia en la imagen anterior.
• El inicio de una marcha de protesta por el centro de la ciudad.
• Más sombra.
• El Tecolote Antojitos Mexicanos. Quizás esta noche.
• Mira el vídeo de hoy y refréscate conmigo.
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I had an african spear though I didn’t know what it was called. Someone sent it to me along with another plant she shared. It froze this winter because I forgot to bring it in.
What makes the water wiggly halfway down?
Ellen Abbott,
We found our first African spear at IKEA. Had never seen one before. Ours got huge and bloomed every year with the sweetest most fragrant spidery flowers. The wiggly water question sounds like physics.
It’s a very strange “fountain” (cascade?) indeed…
All that, and jogging totty, too! Jx
PS You made me laugh, comparing the little protective plant hoods to the penitent hoods. It would have been even funnier if they were white…
Jon,
So many hunks out running yesterday. This guy was the least of them. Many shirtless. I didn’t want to appear obviously pervy. It was frustrating.
Cool fountain; mesmerizing ….
Carlos is the farmer of houseplants in our house because I am a murderer of house plants. I look, but never touch!
Bob,
I ended up mostly taking care of the plants in Fuengirola. We do share some responsibilities but don’t like stepping on each other’s toes or having to worry about what’s already been done.
Jeebus, I’d bit sitting under that waterfall fountain until the policia hauled me away!
Glad SG wasn’t badly injured in the bathtub incident — perhaps the African spear plants are best left at the plant store, LOL.
Tundra Bunny,
Those waterfalls are heaven. I could just sit on the rim in the mist. No police. I adored our African spear, but it was enormous and did attack me regularly. I’m astounded at SG’s resilience.
I hope your siesta was a peaceful one.
Urspo,
It was.
Lovely wet video! Reminded me of something? Ah yes, rain!! Vaguely remember when it used to rain . Not had so much as a drop for weeks and weeks. Grass everywhere is crisp and dry. There was a field fire last night close to the edge of town.
Anonymous,
This is the time of year when I miss rain. Too many fires around the world right now.
Sorry, that was me…Frances!
It all looks beautiful… but the heat. That would do me in.
Rade:
Yeah, it can some days. One major redeeming feature is that real feel is usually exactly the same as actual temperature. AND mornings tend to be cool and comfortable… if I could only get out of bed early enough every day.
I like the photo of the Thanksgiving cactus. Hopefully you will see blooms this year. I had never seen an African spear plant before. It kind of looks like what I remember as a “mother-in-law tongue” plant. I don’t like drinking from public water fountains either. I avoid it at all costs.
Michael:
We did have blooms on the cactus in the spring. I hope it’s an annual occurrence. African spear and snake plant are different types of the same plant. They used to be classified as Sansevieria and are now classified as draecena.
Córdoba is known for having lots of public water fountains for drinking. I always take a pass. I remember when I was in school too many kids putting their mouths to the faucet itself. Blech!
What is sam hell is on the tips of those spears?!?!? Protectors? The weather has broke here, nice, sunny, and a cool breeze, and the smoke for the fires has cleared out…for now.
If I was there in that heat I may be tempted to jump in that cool fountain for just a second or two. I love the design it makes on the way down.
Mistress Maddie:
Yes, protectors. For them and for us. I’m so glad the smoke has cleared out at least temporarily. I, too, love the magic that happens as the water falls from the fountain.
Interesting plant indeed/African Spear…….
I don’t know how anybody can run in 30C+ temps.
LOVE that fountain.
Sweet dreams.
Jim:
30 really is very manageable when you’re accustomed to 40 and above. But plenty more are out earlier when it’s in the 20s. There are 7 of those fountains along the paseo on less than a 1-km stretch. They light them at night and add color for special occasions. I love them.
I love the painted storefront of that Mexican restaurant! Yes, I’d eat there too.
Debra:
It looks fun inside, too. Inconsistent online info about their hours (par for the course). I finally phoned and got a recording that said they‘re open Tuesday thru Saturday. I give them credit for having a recording! We’ll try again Tuesday night.
I love the water features you bring us. That cascade is very clever, maximum humidity into the air. That must be very welcome. But I can’t see running in those temps. Boud
Boud:
Rare to see runners out later in the day when the temps have risen. Every so often, though. Probably a tourist about to pass out from heatstroke. The series of 7 fountain waterfalls are a wonderful addition. I regularly stopped and get refreshed in the mist.
My problem with public water fountains, at least those outside, the water is always kind of lukewarm, not something I want on a hot day.
Kirk:
That, too. I remember going to a park for a picnic on Long Island with my parents’ long-time friends group. I was around 10. We were having a heatwave and the temperature was 103. The bubblers in the park ran hot water that smelled like sulfur (well, rotten eggs).