I love to eat and there’s nothing better than eating the local cuisine. Eating my heart out, is a new series where I share the delicious food I sample where ever I am! Today I’m highlighting my 2 weekend visits and a day trip to Granada! I love the small city, roaming the streets, watching the camaraderie of … Continue reading »
Lisa and I had big plans to be on a very early bus from Malaga to Algeciras to catch the ferry but we decided more sleep meant us being more savvy travelers. Always key! We got to the bus station by noon and were disappointed the 12:30 bus was already sold out. Thankfully there was … Continue reading »
Since January I’ve pondered where I’d go for Semana Santa or Spring Break as we refer to it, in the States. I have an endless list of places I’d like to visit but when March approached and I still didn’t have plans I debated between joining a friend to Switzerland- she has family in a … Continue reading »
I’ve posted before about my love of tapas but here is another sampling of the many tapas I have eaten while living in Roquetas and visiting the nearby city of Almeria. I never tire of tapas. There are some tapas bars I prefer over others and many more places to try… I’m still surprised to … Continue reading »
Lunch is the biggest meal of the day and is often eaten around 2-4pm. Most restaurants offer “menu del dia” (menu of the day) with a set price, typically around 9-12 Euro. The meal includes a starter dish such as salad or soup, a main entree and dessert. Sometimes it includes a drink and bread … Continue reading »
After the Flamenco show Friday night with couchsurfers, we planned to meet them in the barrio La Latina. When we arrived, we both realized we had no idea where the street or bar was. I assumed it would be obvious and Angelica would know where it was. We (thankfully) caught the last metro home! We … Continue reading »
Tapas. Oh, How I love tapas! What are tapas? They are a small, personal appetizer you order. It’s an incredible way to try a variety of dishes and man, do I love trying new foods! They are available in almost every restaurant and cafes in Spain but what is offered, how much and if you … Continue reading »
This past puente (longer) weekend my friend Jessica and I took a trip to Cordoba, a very Spanish Andaluz town, 5 hours by bus from Almeria. Almeria has one bus a day, so we decided to go to Granada (2+hrs) and then take another bus to Cordoba (3hrs). The original plan was to catch a … Continue reading »
Now that I’m staying in Roquetas some weekends I was able to invite my friend Angelica. Angelica, who lives in Madrid, came this weekend to visit my lovely town of Roquetas de Mar and sightsee in Almeria with me. We didn’t have many plans but they evolved and we ended up having a fun filled … Continue reading »
I can’t believe I’ve been in Spain for over a month now. Where has the time gone? The weather in Roquetas has been hot. Every day the weather is the same and it’s the middle of October. I’ve been thinking am I ever going to wear any of my slightly warmer clothes (bc I didn’t … Continue reading »
