?How many days should you allow your undercarriage area to recover before spending another day on a bicicleta? I can assure you, that the answer is not two! But too late, we’re cycling in Sevilla, over the rough cobbled streets .... well I'm sure you get the picture. We hired our bikes from a bike … Continue reading Triana & adventures with AMEX
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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
How will they get the hearse up here?
There's a majestic old ruin in Malaga, perched high atop the city, called Castillo de Gibralfaro. Many weeks ago we decided that every morning, we would walk to the top and back, thus earning various wine and tapas credits for the rest of the day. The path upwards is long, steep and paved in flagstones. … Continue reading How will they get the hearse up here?
Travelling is Bonza
Nine out of ten of my friends, say they love to travel (*straw poll - results may vary). But what they really mean, is they like what happens once they get there, because no-one can possibly love the arduous, tedious struggle that involves travelling from Point A to Point B - especially if you come … Continue reading Travelling is Bonza
Three Princesses of the Alhambra
There’s little point in telling you about the grandeur and the beauty of the Alhambra. The photos and my description will never do justice to the 10 hectare site, steeped in history, romance and ornate splendor. You’ll just have to go there. The Alhambra has a 2000m long wall, amazing architecture, fascinating gardens, 100s of … Continue reading Three Princesses of the Alhambra
The village of Monte Gordo
Our little adventure in Portugal continues with a day trip to Monte Gordo. But before we get to that, I must tell you about last night's “nightcap” at the Palace bar. The bar had run out of Limoncello, so Tiago the barman, gave us what he called a traditional Portuguese nightcap. Holy moly - I … Continue reading The village of Monte Gordo
Palácio de Estoi – my Portuguese Palace
As the booker of accommodation, there’s always a moment of panic when you arrive and it looks, well…. below your expectations. Like the time I booked an apartment in Hong Kong – which on arrival looked like it was about to collapse, with a tiny caged elevator that only took 2 people, and a hallway … Continue reading Palácio de Estoi – my Portuguese Palace
Gibraltar, sigh
We should have known Gibraltar was going to be a disaster the moment Ross nearly ran over the British border security guy. To be fair, it wasn’t really Ross’ fault. The border security guy pointed to a spot at his feet, and dutifully, Ross drove right to that very spot! He’s very obedient, and follows … Continue reading Gibraltar, sigh
The Tepid Travellers 