by Ron and Mary James | Mar 14, 2022 | SPAIN -- CANADA -- NEW ENGLAND
One benefit of spending time in Spain and Portugal is that I get a lot more exercise than I do in San Diego. And, what’s surprised me is that I enjoy doing it. Oh, I know, I could walk around my block in Rancho San Pasqual and get in just as many steps as I do in...
by Ron and Mary James | Mar 14, 2022 | SPAIN -- CANADA -- NEW ENGLAND
One key reason we love Spain is access to wonderfully fresh produce, meats, and seafood. Earlier today, we shopped at the bountiful, bustling Mercado Central just a block away from our apartment. There we bought fresh shrimp, heirloom tomatoes, and a bottle of local...
by Ron and Mary James | Mar 8, 2022 | FEATURED, SPAIN -- CANADA -- NEW ENGLAND
It’s a kickback morning in Alicante Spain. It’s jet lag day three, but the worst is likely behind us. The sun is shining making for a pleasant way to get reacquainted with one of our favorite Spanish seaside cities. This will be our fourth and longest visit in our...
by Ron and Mary James | Mar 8, 2022 | FEATURED, SPAIN -- CANADA -- NEW ENGLAND
It’s 9:45 am and we’re at Madrid Atocha Station waiting for our bullet train to Alicante. Our Uber ride from our hotel across the city was a whopping 5.85 EU. This will be our worst day of jet lag. I managed four hours of sleep, waking up at 2:30 am. I checked the...
by Ron and Mary James | Mar 7, 2022 | FEATURED, SPAIN -- CANADA -- NEW ENGLAND
We slept until 2:30 in the afternoon. (5:30 am San Diego time) Got up and made our way to Plaza Mayor where we found our favorite calamari sandwich joint. It was a delicious bargain for 3.50 EU. We love the positive energy of urban Spain and our cafe happy hour that...
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