The last two days of our vacation in Málaga were less active than the previous two, although; we did add some last minute leisure. Both of us got a little too much sun while on the Rock of Gibraltar, limiting our motivation to sit on the beach for a prolonged period of time. Instead, we decided to visit local animal parks during the day and would watch the sun set on the cool evenings. On Saturday, we went to Bioparc Fuengirola, while we toured Selwo Marina on Sunday before heading to the airport to catch our flight home.
Sunset on the beach
Another sunset
Fish won't see me coming at night
The Bioparc featured mostly terrestrial species exhibits, with the best feature being, "Lemur Island." During scheduled times, a guide brought a group of patrons inside the habitation for a (relatively) close encounter with the docile animals. We decided to go twice because the first time our group was too large to get a good view of the baby lemur, but the second round proved to be a more successful venture.
Lemur Island
Noisy humans dare disturb my slumber
Bundle of Lemurs
Baby has been spotted
On Sunday, we drove to Selwo Marina, a slightly difficult task for our GPS, but not nearly as bad as our experience trying to find Cueva de la Pileta. The marina is certainly the smaller of the parks, but admission includes a bird and dolphin show. The Aves display was as advertised, birds from around the world flew overhead while characteristics and cocktail information were described over the loud speakers. Emphasis on the "loud!" I am not sure who did the sound check, but for an area the size of an above ground pool doesn't need 15 speakers turned up to eleven (it wasn't a Spinal Tap* concert).
To throw more sand or not to throw more sand
Really loud bird
Inside the bird cage
Where are the birds?
The dolphin show was situated behind the bird stadium and proved to be a much quieter experience - after the ringing in our ears subsided. A sea lion and trainer provided the opening act, followed by the entertainment of six dolphins and four trainers. The show was good, but the real fun started after the performance. During "free" time, the trainers threw exercise balls into the dolphin pools (all gates were open through the four pools). The pod took turns either kicking or poking the ball around, interacting with the gathering audience. We enjoyed our visits to both parks and were a great way to get some more animal encounters while avoiding the sun during the hottest parts of the day. We spent late Saturday afternoon walking the promenade along the beach and enjoyed the sunset while sitting in the sand by the ocean.
Dolphin time
Recreational exercise
Tail kick...?
Adios
Our return to Germany was a pleasant surprise, the weather wasn't nearly as hot as the 30-degree weather we left, but the sun has made a prolonged appearance. The temperature is rising and the flowers are blooming. The best part, it's almost Spargelzeit - the season for white asparagus. The delicious vegetable will be on every menu for the next few months. Not sure what it is about Spargel, but we are compelled to order any and all variety of dishes it is featured.
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