Photo Trip Review - Reflection TA

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The prices in Malaga were not only reasonable but we thought very cheap.

 

We both selected 2 different tapas - I started with bacon wrapped dates and OMG I could eat these every day.

 

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Terry had some chicken thing that he really liked - he ate every bite of it.

 

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I thought I had ordered a Patat Bravos sampler (3 kinds) but this is what showed up - oh well, maybe its their version.

 

So.... terry tried some and asked me what the dips were - I didn't know, I guessed and told him the white one was kinda like tangy mayo. He kept eating it saying he really liked it.

 

We asked the waiter later and the white was was really a Roquefort. Terry HATES blue cheese so that was the big joke of the day.

 

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After leaving we saw a woman walking her pig. I know the photo is blurry but I was rushed trying to get a shot to prove we really saw a woman walking a pig through downtown Malaga.

 

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walking off lunch we headed back toward what we thought was the port (carrying 8 cans of Coke Life).

 

Found a shopping area/main street.

 

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Getting closer to the port, we saw this nice park.

 

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And then we manage to get back to the far side of the port area where we had to stop and rest. It was also a good spot to unpack our pastries and take a rest.

 

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The wifi here was free and pretty good so we stayed to clear out some mail, relax and people watch. A zoomed in view of the ship.

 

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Long and windy path to get back on board

 

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We went to Lido for some drinks and they were having a Spanish Tapas themed menu. I took some photos although I didn't try any.

 

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Again I don't remember dinner that night but might have to look through my iPhone for food photos at the end.

 

The next day was Cartagena and that morning we tried breakfast in the dinning room for the first time.

 

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I tried the frittata as I love making these at home. This one was just weird though - it was all egg and very spongy. I only ate a few bites.

 

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The day before we had walked about 8 miles which is a LOT for us so our plans today were to just walk around, not far, take it easy and relax.

 

Thankfully it was a much shorter walk down the pier to the city center than the last port.

 

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Sometimes I think I am interested in the strangest things but this caught my eye - no electric or phone poles - just a mash of wires that are attached to buildings.

 

 

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There are a few places where old Roman ruins are being excavated and for a small fee you can enter and see the work being done.

 

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I loved these door knockers.

 

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This day was spent learning a lot about the history of the town by visiting the historical areas. We shopped for something special to bring back to our neighbor who was taking care of our 11 year old Jack Russel who can be very clingy at times.

 

A morning of exploring and we had to find some lunch. This cruise was very heavy on Spanish ports and we wanted something different so yes, we had Italian food while visiting Spain.

 

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Olives to start with a refreshing soda - Somewhere on this trip we were at a restaurant and I wanted to try something new so I ordered Fanta instead of Iced Tea which is what I usually drink but not so common in Europe. I really liked the Fanta!

 

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We shared a wonderful pizza, very fresh but the crust was a little bland.

 

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Our neighbor Sharon has a wonderful collection of Geodes and unique artifacts from around the world. Terry found a local artist who recreated old Roman pottery, then left it in the ocean for 8 years to "age". These were just the item I could see in Sharon's house so we purchased one and Terry carried it all the way back, home on the plane and even in the ride home.