When in Spain...

It's a double Spanish line up as Rafael Nadal plays Novak Djokovic in the final of the French Open while Spain take on Italy in their first match of Euro 2012. The two games coincide so a little DIY is required to construct a dual viewing set-up in the lounge.

At the start of the fourth set, rain stops play in Paris and it's strange to see umbrellas go up while the sun is still out in all its glory here. Spain go on to draw 1-1 with Italy and the tennis resumes on Monday afternoon, when Nadal takes the title.

From a Spaniard's record breaking French Open win to Gdansk, and time to watch England play France. There are many British pubs in Las Americas but the Heads N Tails has a relaxed outdoor seating area and plenty of screens. In addition, large beers are served in frosted glasses, which makes a great difference in the heat. (They also do an excellent BLT).

Vincente, the bartender (and part-time karaoke singer) notes our arrival and grins, waving pint glasses in the air to signal that we can sit and he'll bring the beers to our table.

The pub is fairly full and there is a nice laidback atmosphere. Although attention is directed at the screens and the game is the priority, there is no impression that the people here will allow the outcome of the match to sour their mood. Indeed, when the result is also a 1-1 draw, customers are neither excited or disappointed, they are simply content to continue enjoying their beer in the sunny surroundings. (And it's still raining in Paris).

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