Beach Volleyball on Sundays

There are many activities which take place on the beaches. Garth and I have been to beach volleyball a couple of times and have enjoyed it. There are some social groups which run volleyball games on the beach - and are free to join. We joined the Red Octopus group a while back and play volleyball with them on Sundays. There are usually lots of people of varying ages from all over the world that belong to the PulposRojos (Red Octopus) so it is always different faces you see each time. Several beach volleyball courts are set up and people usually join the group which best suits their level. My brother is pretty good and his height (he is tall) helps a lot. He just taps the ball and it flies over into the other half. I am not as good. I have a few good moments but nothing consistent. So we have been telling people we know about the beach volleyball on Sundays and many have expressed an interest in coming too.

Garth has just hit the ball

This Sunday we met Mel (the lovely Australian) and Zaida (the lovely Mexican) at 5pm and went over to play beach volleyball. When we got there, there were only two nets set up and quite competitive players playing. We had to wait a while before we could join one of the games. The game we joined was with very serious guys who played to win. The final score was 21 - 4!! A thrashing. I did not enjoy it too much as it was way too serious for my liking. Then a little while later Ludis and Liga from our Spanish class arrived and joined us. We had a fun, friendly game with lots of laughs and teasing. It was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed playing with mostly foreigners as we had fun along the way. The previous game with the locals seemed very serious and no fun. And it was not like that the previous times we played there. Just this week, they have pushed the level up a notch!! A fun time was had by all and I am sure we will go back next week - or soon. Then Mel, Garth and I went to a Middle Eastern eatery to grab a falafel - the best value meal in this city. Euro 3.20 each. After that we took a walk through cobbled streets of the old district called Born - which has some very trendy little bars, restaurants and shops.A great afternoon!

No, this is not me in a speedo! Other players.

A game in action!