I do it my way

Day I

Going to Cadiz has always been in the back of my mind. I drove past a few times but never actually stopped. This time we are there for 2 nights. We arrive in town a little bit too early to take possession of the appartment. Not a problem, the car is securely parked by the sea front, the appartment is a 100 metres from the main Cathedral and the plazza in front of the said Cathedral is full of tourists and bars and restaurants. We select one for a few drinks and tapas to share for lunch.

Our lovely appartment is located in a small side street a few steps away from the cathedral. The only inconvenient affects only me and is due to the steep staircases which I have difficulty in negotiating with my wobly knee.

I have to say that all bars were extremely generous with their Gin & Tonics and we made good use of that for each aperitif.

We do not have much difficuty finding a suitable place for dinner.

Day II

Later this morning, we are meeting some other UK friends who happen to be touring the area in their camper van. Before that we decide to go and explore the town and walk past a very interesting food market, mainly fish. Fresh food, much choice and cheap.

The cathedral is worth a visit. Some went up to the top. My knee prevented me to do that.

A late lunch was had where we had dinner the previous evening although this time we wanted to taste their paellas.

Day III

Today, after breakfast we are off to Sevilla

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Day I

Landed in Malaga airport on time early afternoon, it is a mile walk to the car hire parking lot where we picked up our reserved car. In fact we decided to upgrade to a larger model since we would be 4 with luggage for the week. We were given a DS7, at a cost of course.

It is not far to drive into town to our hotel. The quarter in town centre where our accomodation is located is full of road works. We find a convenient car park a few hundred metres away and deposit our luggage at the hotel.

It is then time to explore part of the town and mre specifically find a place to eat which is not difficult. It is a good thing the Spanish eat late. The tapas are good, the beer is excellent.

Time to go and do a little bit more exploring

Time to take possession of our hotel room and take a nap. It was an early start afterall

Time flies and it is soon time to find a place for evening aperitif and dinner

DAY II

Late morning we have to pick up at the airport our friends C&J arriving from the west country in England. Before that we have time to do some more exploring.

I unfortunately slip on a wet patch and fall down after having banged my knee pretty hard on the hard floor. It is not long before it swollows and make it painfull and hard to bend. Stairs are going to be fun in the coming days.

Anyway we make it to the airport, pick up our friends, drive back into town, park the car in the same place, go to the hotel so that they can check in and we are off for a similar agenda than the diday before. First priority is to find a place to eat lunch.

We then decide to catch an open top bus for a tour of the town. Usually a good way to discover a place. However I have to admit, there was not that much to see.

DAY III

After breakfast, time to head out to Cadiz which is our second stop over on this tour of Andalusia.

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Day I

A few days away

The town has changed a lot over the past few decades. Many new buildings, shops and restaurants. The beaches are the same though.

There are a few new houses in the hill where we live but it nevertheless remains the same. There are thousands of holidaymakers in town but no sign of any where we are.

Lovely view first thing in the morning

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