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An Ode to a Covid Christmas

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Amor del Mar - great food, beautiful setting and winter sunshine

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My first trip out after this recent round of restrictions was to try a new restaurant that I had been dying to try before the restrictions put everything on hold again.  Having sat at home for weeks, not writing, I was desperate to get out and socialise and gather material to start blogging again and our choice of venue did not disappoint!!! My visit was during the phase where bars and restaurants were unable to open inside and could only open their terrace at a reduced capacity, so a lunch time trip out for some winter sun, a view of the sea and some really good food was much needed.  We had booked a table, not knowing how much of an impact the restrictions were having on walk-ins, but it was desperately sad to see how quiet all the restaurants in the Port were.  That said, we were just glad to be out, enjoying a lovely setting and getting to eat great food without the washing up.  On arrival we were able to pick our table, not that it mattered where we sat with the vast views of the

Chica de Mazarron - A new phase in the pandemic

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So, what a tough few months it has been for all local businesses and, although not totally out of the woods, I am delighted to see so many places opening back up even under the tight restrictions still in place. I've not written during this lockdown about all the wonderful take away or deliveries I've had, as the online promotion of them has been superb and I didn't feel I could contribute anything more. The business owners themselves here in Mazarron and the surrounding areas did amazing, offering flexible services and trying their best to make ends meet and provide something for everyone. The community were outstanding in promoting their favourites and even fish and chip wars took on a tounge in cheek, comical tone for a change. However for me, there was one thing that really stood out and that was the time, dedication and passion injected into a facebook page to support all take away and deliveries in our region - Beverley Gibson Bernard - what a truely fab idea for eve