We have a sunny start to this morning, but I am no longer fooled. Just when I have to work every day of summer, it seems that summer has taken some kind of a holiday from us. The Brits love to discuss the weather, and boy are we having some weather to discuss. Sadly we are unable to grumble that it is just too hot for work, instead we are constantly dodging showers and what is more, I for one find it too cold for most of my summer clothes.
Summer in children’s services means few meetings, it means many part time staff are off for the whole of the school holidays and it means a time to catch up, to reflect and to look forward to the autumn agenda of work. My boss is currently away sitting by a pool or on the beach. Wherever she is, she has her blackberry with her. Last week she was in forwarding on emails for us to deal with mode, this week though we have turned a corner because she has been thinking and is now asking for updates on stuff on her return. I cannot see the appeal of working while away, other than if you actually were at work but chose to run your business / office from a beach while everyone else sweltered in said office. I wonder what her family think of it all.
The best thing though about working the whole time when others are away, is knowing that come October 5th it will be my turn, and I will be off for my US trip. Just when they are thinking of switching on the heating, I hope to get at least some sun, but also the chance to see a part of the world I haven’t seen before. What is sure though is that I won’t be emailing in to the office, wherever that office is. Because folks next week I have an interview, which guarantees that this blog will get at least 1 more post this month (and many more likely if I get the job). More of that in the coming days, I am off to enjoy the summer while I still can!
Since you have to work during summer, aren’t you secretly happy that it’s not too nice outside? Certainly you’re not “giving up” as much that way?
Are you saying within the NHS, or are you trying an escape bid?
Summer is the best time of the year ever… don’t you think so?? Then discover Calpe
In the heart of the Costa Blanca you can find Calpe, a city bathed by the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean, in Alicante, Spain.
There are some remains that determine that there were inhabitants in the region of Calpe in the Prehistoric Era, indeed some remains date back to the Bronze Age. However the Iberians were responsible for the first buildings, which were constructed on the higher grounds.
The Rock of Ifach (meaning “North” in the Phenician tongue) was the impressive natural lookout for the inhabitants that lived in the surrounding areas. Another lookout was the Morro de Toix Mountain, from which the Mascarat Ravine, an essential passage along the coast, could be controlled. The area gained in importance during the Romanisation period of the history of the Iberian Peninsula.
The township’s proximity to the sea favoured marine trade and fish factories. Evidence of this can be found at the historical site, los Baños de la Reina (the Queen’s Baths).
After the Peninsula was conquered by the Arab invaders, they were the first to build a “Castle of Calpe” overlooking the Mascarat Ravine.
When the area was conquered by the Crown of Aragón, the Muslim administration was maintained: small townships set apart and protected by a castle or fortress. Therefore, the inhabitants of the region were dependant upon the Castle of Calpe.
Let’s visit the next website to know more about Calpe:
http://www.unitursa.com
http://www.encostablanca.com
http://www.grupoesmeralda.com