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"Viva la vida loco" - Malaga style

Escaped the winter blues via a week long trip to Malaga Spain, to visit uncle Karl and aunt Traudi.  Tough work, wandering the beaches in shorts...
Then, there's the seafood.

Straight from the ocean, to the butcher block, to the plate,
 and then to the mouth.

 ...doesn't that look yummmy!



Our favorite little Spanish butcher.




 Now there's some seafood for you?  Would anyone like some deep fried calamaritos, pulpo and boquerones (that would be whole mini squids, chunks of octopus tentacles, and anchovies with heads and tails, deep fried of course)?

But it wasn't all  about the food.  We also got to take in the rich culture, with a guided tour of downtown Malaga, courtesy of Traudi.





Spent some time enjoying the views from Castillo de Gibralfaro, overlooking Malaga, and then wandering through the gardens down to the palace of Alcazaba.
Overlooking the harbor.  No cruise ships today.

The bull-fighting rink

Got to get me one of these suits!


Some of the Moorish influence is still evident.

We wandered the neighborhood in "Cala de Moral" where they live, on our way back down to the beach again.

Definitely not winter here!




Dinner together to finish off the day.

Comments

  1. PapaFebruary 25, 2020 at 10:34 PM

    I am late to the table I'm afraid. Being mainly on the road also the last three months, I am just now admiring the scenic and delicious surroundings you are embracing.

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  2. Hawaii HenApril 2, 2020 at 4:22 PM

    Wow!!! How lucky to be able to visit family in such a beautiful location. Thanks for sharing the sights!

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