The phone rang and transported me from a dream state to reality...Hello...It's Jose ,hope you are well and I did not wake you.   Well it was 10pm  and I had slept later than usual. I am fine Jose ,hope you are.
Gordon would you like to come to Terifa this weekend . Have you ever been there before.?."No" I replied.  Marie Carmen has a small house there and we thought you might like to come with us. I would be honoured to join you if that is ok with you both.
Excellent said Jose  we shall pick you up on Friday if that is ok..  " Fine" I replied
Have a happy and safe day Jose  I said... putting down the phone.
Friday arrived,another sunny day,although the air was much cooler.A breeze blew in from the sea. The temperature was fine and the picure from my veranda was excellent..A large blue yacht under full sale, cut through a white surf. The flowers in my vision were in full bloom,geraniums in bright red sharpened the picture.
Can't get much better than this,as I stood on the red tiled veranda,enjoying the last few drops of coffee.
As I stood there I saw  a black old Bently below in the street. It must be Jose and Marie Carmen.Jose was driving the open top car.  In the back seat I could see a man in a light suit.Perhaps in his mid 40's with thining hair.
I picked up my small weekend bag and went down stairs two qat a time.The apartments were kept to a very high standard ,it made me happy and what a great start to the day.
As arrived at the bottom of the stairs ,Jose was there to meet me. Jose greeted me with a bright good morning. Hope you slept well said Jose...Yes thank you...what I did not say was that I had dreams all night about Marie Carmen....Marie Carmen was sitting in the front of the car,she was wearing a pure white dress,with a Spanish Rose
Her dark hair was clipped back showing a beautiful sweet face.
Marie Carmen seemed genuinly pleased to see me and in the traditioanal Spanish fashion we kissed on each cheek.As I touched her cheek the aroma of her perfume invaded my body.  Marie Carmen was the essence of woman. and I was thankful to be in her presence.
I smile as I walk towards the car ,knowing much will happen on our journey.
To be continued..