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It’s now called the International Fair of the Countries of Fuengirola and it begins this Thursday. When we first moved here in 2013 and for many years to follow, it was still called the International Fair of the Towns. The parade, Saturday, with its music and costumes, is my favorite part but I won’t be doing all that standing around this year (2 hours or more). So, if you’re interested, click here to check out a bit of 2018. I walked through the fairgrounds Tuesday to see the activity. Today is I’m sure much busier and more festive looking.
I was in the neighborhood because I met with my public health doctor to update her on my recent excitement and to get all my temporary as well as new prescriptions added to my record, so I don’t have to pay out of pocket. That way, I pay less than 10% for my prescriptions. And prescriptions here are a fraction of the cost of those in the US in the first place.
San Geraldo gave me a lift to the health center and I walked home. I meandered which resulted in today’s small collection of photos. Isabel is here cleaning. San Geraldo and I just got back from coffee and second breakfast at Mesón Salvador. It’s currently 19˚C (66˚F), cloudy, and breezy. I would have guessed it was around 11C (52F) so I’m not encouraged to go for a walk, although at least one a day is good for so many reasons. I’m going to try a little home workout today. Keep a good thought.
Ahora se llama Feria Internacional de los Países de Fuengirola y comienza este jueves. Cuando nos mudamos aquí por primera vez en 2013 y durante muchos años, todavía se llamaba Feria Internacional de los Pueblos. El desfile del sábado, con su música y disfraces, es mi parte favorita, pero no creo que esté de pie este año (2 horas o más). Entonces, si está interesado, haz clic aquí para un poco de 2018. Caminé por el recinto ferial el martes para ver la actividad. Estoy seguro que hoy estoy mucho más ocupado y con un aspecto más festivo. E
Estuve en el vecindario porque me reuní con mi médico de salud pública para informarle sobre mi reciente entusiasmo por la salud y para agregar todas mis recetas temporales y nuevas a mi registro, para no tener que pagar de mi bolsillo. De esa manera, pago menos del 10% por mis recetas. Y las recetas aquí cuestan una fracción del costo de las que se venden en Estados Unidos.
San Geraldo me llevó al centro de salud y caminé hasta casa. Deambulé, lo que resultó en la pequeña colección de fotografías de hoy. Isabel está aquí limpiando. San Geraldo y yo acabamos de regresar de un café y un segundo desayuno en Mesón Salvador. Actualmente hace 19˚C (66˚F), está nublado y hay brisa. Habría adivinado que haría alrededor de 11°C (52°F), por lo que no me animan a salir a caminar, aunque al menos uno al día es bueno por muchas razones. Hoy voy a intentar hacer un poco de ejercicio en casa. Mantén un buen pensamiento.
• Andando desde el recinto ferial, bajo la carretera y tren de cercanías.
• Esto es rape (ver el post de ayer) sobre hielo en un chiringuito local. Bonita, ¿eh? Tan delicioso.
• Dudo: Sé que sólo ha pasado media hora. Pero dame un aperetivo o el pez se lo lleva.
• Moose se está consumiendo, con sus cinco aperetivos al día y con comida seca siempre disponible.
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Monkfish are scary fellers. I’m glad you’re walking, however gently, it’s good.
That was boud, forgetting to identify.
Boud:
Had I known first what monkfish looked like I probably would never have tried any. Delicious.
I like the wee car, the graffiti caricature, the monkfish and Dudo with his hostage!
Debra:
It was a nice day for random visuals.
Steady as she goes……..you will know when you can increase the activity. As I used to tell my fitness class participants/ad nauseam….’listen to your body’.
Jim:
I probably should stop telling my body to shut up.
10% payment ~ now that is mighty fine. Keep on Keepin’ on as they say!
Ron:
And a prescription that retails for $100 in the States might only be $15 here.
Are monkfish especially fond of cucumbers?
Nice pictures from 2018’s fair. Lots of nice manflesh there. Our fairs here are sorely lacking in that.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
Cucumbers are the best bait. Just wave a big one in the water and look what you catch.
Glad you’re feeling better. I’m sure the health care system and the beautiful environment both contribute to your better health. Enjoy!
Glad you’re feeling better. I’m sure the health care system and the beautiful environment both contribute to your better health. Enjoy! (Didn’t mean to be Anonymous!)
Frank:
Thanks. I’ve got a way to go, but am doing well.
I’m having a good thought, for sure 🙂
Moose and Dudo always bring a big old smile to my face.
Judy C
The May Fairs are setting up here in London (and I’d guess across the country), too. Spring is here…
Speaking of which, it’s been really warm and stuffy today, and also reached 19C (66˚F)! We’ll be in Spain again in a couple of weeks, and I rather hope it might be a bit warmer by then 🌞 Jx
PS Monkfish is terrifying! I wonder who was the first primeval human brave enough to even try eating one..?
I agree Jon. it’s disgusting looking.
Jon:
Temps are rising and the sun mostly shines. Can you imagine looking at that fish and thinking, “Hmmm. That could be good to eat.” And you could bleed to death from the teeth just from cleaning it.
Why does the monkfish have a cucumber in its mouth?! That seems unlikely to be its natural diet.
It’s amazing how little prescriptions cost here, too. Americans are being taken to the cleaners when it comes to paying for medicine. (Well, I guess we pay through our taxes!)
Steve:
Cucumbers are the best monkfish bait. Just hang over the side of a boat waving a cucumber.
What a tiny car! Can you imagine traveling on a US Interstate highway in that?! (at 75 mph)
Kelly:
Those cars can’t get up to highway speed, so you’ll only see them tooling around town (thank god).
I am so glad that you are out and about and walking around!
Michael:
Heading out for another walk shortly.
Awww, who could resist those sweet, pleading faces of your cats? Moose’s expression looks so different — did he lose both bottom canine teeth? He looks like he’s telling everyone off in no uncertain terms, LOL!
What does Monkfish taste like? I’m assuming something like turbot, plaice or lingcod? It’s certainly an ugly MOFO, but it must be delicious or it wouldn’t be so popular in the fish markets there!
Tundra Bunny:
Yes, Moose had both canines removed and we only recently noticed how his mouth has changed. Monkfish is firm and meaty. A lot like lobster. No fishy taste whatsoever. It’s expensive, too!
Like our house, the cats rule the roost at Casa Mitchell y San Geraldo!
Bob:
We should have known when we were forced to sign that indentured servant agreement before they would move in.
I haven’t ridden one in years, and don’t particularly miss it, but there’s something about just SEEING a Ferris wheel that makes me smile. Is there any more iconic symbol of a carnival or fair?
Kirk, now you got me in the mood. Let’s go find a Ferris Wheel and ride it together!!!!
Just pick me up in Cleveland, Mistress!
Mistress Borghese:
Me too! The Wonder Wheel in Coney Island!
Kirk:
I used to ride the Wonder Wheel in Coney Island with my sister. I miss that. It has alternating cars that swing, like a roller coaster.
I’m not sure which is uglier….that awful small car or that monkfish. Nope the fish wins. A hideous, mean looking fish and I’m sure as hell not eating it. YUCK!
Mistress Borghese:
But it tastes SO good!
Poor cat wasting away from LDD (lack of attention deficit disorder)
Urspo:
Poor, suffering cat.
I have a feeling the fish is going to get it one way or another.
Oh, sorry, that was me, WCS.
Walt the Fourth:
When I said, “Do you want a treat,” the fish was quickly forgotten.
Someday I hope to go on one of those long, meandering walks with you. Stay healthy, my friend.
Sassybear:
I would truly enjoy a long meandering walk with you!