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: Torre del Mar
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…
Living Like a Local
I am thoroughly enjoying the first couple of weeks here in Torre Del Mar. The days are sunny and pleasantly warm in the 18-20C range. I know back home you are getting snow and I…
Sunshine on my shoulders
The sun is shining and not a cloud in the sky. I head to the sea and the promenade. Torre del Mar (TDM) has a 4 kilometre promenade that runs in front of Poniente and…
Castles and Palaces and Gardens Oh My!
These are my final days in Torre del Mar but still so much is planned. I’m visiting the Alhambra in Granada, and will be in Córdoba to see the Mezquita. For those just joining, I’m…