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I met my friend Paco some years ago. We got in touch with each other when he was looking for someone to help him practice his English. He is now a great friend of mine.

Paco runs two greenhouses growing succulent plants near the Poniente hospital. This morning we popped up to see Paco at his greenhouses. While there I took some photos of the place. You can see lots more photos in the Gallery.

To help him practice his English Paco arranges occasional visits to his greenhouses for groups of 2-8 English speaking people. These visits are free of charge.

In the past I have arranged trips to the greenhouses for members of the Friday Golf Society and the El Ejido Bowls Club. Speaking to Paco this morning he is happy for me to invite people who read this site to visit the greenhouses.

The visits normally take place in the morning. The days or the week can vary a bit but normally do not include Mondays as that is always a busy day for Paco.

The visits normally last between 1-2 hours depending on how many questions you ask. During that time Paco provides a great insight into the way the plants are grown.

The greenhouses are about 10 minutes drive from Almerimar. I can provide people with a map with the route to the greenhouses.

So if any readers are interested in visiting Paco's greenhouses please get in touch with me. I can then put you in touch with Paco so you can arrange your visit.

 I happened to be in the Darsena 1 part of town earlier today. While there I spotted there were some road works going on. It looks like some form of pipe is going to be installed under the road.

The other thing I noticed was the cafeteria and the bike hire shop. They have probably been there for ages. However they have not caught my eye before now.

I also spotted the for rent sign on what used to be Leo's. Not sure whether they have opened up in their new place yet. I guess I will have to wander round Darsena 3 and have a look sometime.

If you click on the image above you can see a bigger version of it.

PS Other news on the bar/restaurant merry-go-round. Looks like Chingon restaurant is now closed.

PPS I hear a rumour that La Plaza might be extending their kitchen or building a new one.

Received this on the Facebook page from Andy F. If anyone can help please comment on the Facebook page. Or if you prefer let me know and I will pass on your information to Andy.

"Hi , I need a Decorator/Plasterer. I would like a skim coat of plaster putting on our apartment approx 100m2. Can any one point me to someone who could help. Drawing a blank at the moment."

As it happens I had to do quite a bit of shopping this morning. So I had the opportunity to pop in to the newly revamped Mercadona.

Read More for more details.

The article here on the Diario de Almería site is an interesting read.

Read More for a Google translation.

I have been contacted by someone who is interested in buying a second hand ladies bicycle. Preferably with 27 or 28 inch wheels.

If you have a bike that you would like to sell please get in touch. I will then put you in touch with the potential buyer.

Thanks to Jakki M for highlighting these articles from yesterday on Facebook.....

Those who play golf at Alborán on a regular basis will know that the course is getting a lot busier. While the golf school located nearby does not seem to do much business.

The golf course is owner by the local council for the city of Almería. While the golf school was built and is managed by the regional government, the Junta de Andalucia.

The great news in this article from the La Voz de Almería website is that the two are going to merge. Similar news can be seen here on the noticiasdealmeria site.

This is something I have thought about ever since the golf school started being built. I came up with my own idea of how the course could be changed a little to take advantages of the facilities of the golf school (driving range, clubhouse, car parking etc.).

Read More for my ideas about how the course could change plus a Google translation of the article.

Early this morning the Ideal site published the article here about the Ikea shop that I think was originally supposed to open in Almería in 2019.

It seems to cast doubt on whether this building will go ahead. As Ikea has yet to apply for a building licence. Also, it suggests that if the building work does take place it is likely to be a smaller style shop opening in 2020.

One other interesting point in the article is that there is now an Ikea pick-up point in Viator, close to Almería. So you can purchase things online and collect them from Viator. Rather than go to Murcia or Málaga to collect things. Or, of course, you can have your online purchases delivered to your home.

Read More for a Google translation of the article.