The Cafe de Estraperlo is a hidden Malaga gem, wedged between two bicicleta (bike) shops near the harbour. We sat at bar stools while the owner (Mark) entertained us with the story of how a classically trained musician and TV producer from England, ended up co-owning a bar in Malaga with a Spanish guy called … Continue reading Adios Malaga, much love
Month: January 2018
Bicicletas & dining at Midnight
The crack of dawn in Malaga on 1 January 2018 arrived at the not-so-cracking time of 8.30am. The morning coffee ritual in the narrow laneways, involved an extra degree of difficulty today, with most of our favorite haunts closed for the public holiday, and the streets busy with last nights' people, still adorned with makeup, … Continue reading Bicicletas & dining at Midnight
Mr Grumpy of San Pedro
There’s a waiter who works in San Pedro called Mr Grumpy. Actually, his real name is Diego. Yesterday, in the middle of the lunchtime rush, he picked up a chair and threw it about 4 metres at some pigeons across the laneway, to the collective gasp of those nearby. An Americano lady had the audacity … Continue reading Mr Grumpy of San Pedro
Death by butter knife & other adventures
The last day of 2017 started with a near death experience for both Sally and Andy. We were having a leisurely late breakfast in a tiny cafe with a view of the Plaza de la Merced. Our waiter started to collect our plates, and Sally asked him a question. Being a Spanish dude, and excited … Continue reading Death by butter knife & other adventures
The Tepid Travellers 