The Last Day
Today is MaryAnn’s final full day with me. She will have to get up very early as Paco will be picking her up at 3:30 am. I have made certain she has a ‘to go’…
Tag: Mediterranean
This is a Rest Day
We had a late start this morning, and the weatherman is forecasting storms laters. The Iberian peninsula received lots of rain last night and believe me, we got our fair share. After a terrific breakfast…
Nerja
La Luna Coming back from Ronda, we are hankering for something crunchy and decide on nachos at Restaurante Tulum on the Paseo Larios. Delicious! We walked off the calories along the promenade. It is a…
Caleta de Vélez
MaryAnn asked me what I would like to do today. I was tired from all the walking and rain yesterday so I suggested we walk into Caleta de Vélez along the seaside promenade. But first,…
MaryAnn Does Málaga
Riding the Bus Over to the bus station we head this morning. Rain is threatening, but so far so good. It’s a 10 minute walk from the apartment, past the fountain of the newly renovated…
I Have Company!
My dear friend MaryAnn came to visit for a couple of weeks. This is an opportunity for someone back home to experience Torre Del Mar through my eyes. As the sun peeks through the clouds…
Celebrating Carnaval in Torre Del Mar, Spain
What is Carnaval? This is a time of celebration in many cities and towns throughout Spain in the months of February or March depending on where Lent falls in the calendar. In 2025, Wednesday, March…
Dénia – Final Chapter, or is it?
This is my final week in Dénia, and slow travel is lovely. You can actually unpack your suitcase, get familiar with your surroundings and the people that make it so special. I thought for this…
Dénia, Spain – By the Sea – Los Marines
For those joining late, I have been travelling around Spain looking for a possible retirement location. If you wish to follow the blog, you can subscribe below to get updates sent directly to you. Pulling…
Dénia – Part I
I returned to Dénia after 14 years. I fell in love with the plane trees that line either side of Carrer del Marques de Campo. The last time I was here I was updating my…