La versión en español está después de la versión en inglés.
We are off like a pair of honeymoon pajamas! We were going to take the commuter train to Málaga’s main train station, María Zambrano, but decided to take a taxi instead. So, less than 20 minutes to Málaga and then 60 minutes to Córdoba on RENFE. Here’s hoping the contract signing goes as planned this evening. We have our doubts and, therefore, some stress. We have already agreed that we’ll walk out if there are any unacceptable surprises. And we’ve agreed on what would be unacceptable. We hope to be pleasantly surprised and write it all off to a less than competent agent. For better or worse, the process will be complete in less than 12 hours. We’re staying overnight at a hotel in Córdoba and will be home Tuesday evening. See you on the other side.
¡Estamos fuera como pijamas de luna de miel! Íbamos a coger el tren de Cercanías hasta la estación principal de Málaga, María Zambrano, pero decidimos coger un taxi. Así que, menos de 20 minutos hasta Málaga y luego 60 minutos hasta Córdoba en RENFE. Esperemos que la firma del contrato salga como está previsto esta tarde. Tenemos nuestras dudas y, por tanto, algo de estrés. Ya hemos acordado que nos marcharemos si hay alguna sorpresa inaceptable. Y hemos acordado lo que sería inaceptable. Esperamos llevarnos una sorpresa agradable y achacarlo todo a un agente poco competente. Para bien o para mal, el proceso se completará en menos de 12 horas. Pasaremos la noche en un hotel de Córdoba y estaremos en casa el martes por la tarde. Nos vemos al otro lado.
• Me pregunto cuánta moda de este tipo veremos en Córdoba.
• Otra mirada a las Jardines de la Agricultura de Córdoba. Monumento al pintor cordobés Julio Romero de Torres. Fue director del Museo de Bellas Artes. He visto y admirado algunos de sus cuadros aquí en Málaga (haz clic aquí para ver un ejemplo).
• Ese es nuestro edificio en el extremo izquierdo.
Click the thumbnails to enlarge.
Haz clic en las miniaturas para ampliar.
Who needs boring old angels on a monument when you can have flamenco dancers? Love it!
Kirk:
And they’re done so beautifully. I look forward to learning more about him once we move. A local restaurant had a wall of his paintings that I recognized from the style.
I am getting excited for you! Jx
Jon:
Thanks so much. Happiness loves company, too.
Boud wishing you well today. I suspect the wild clothing combos are seaside gear, but I expect you’ll soon find out.
Boud:
Yes. We shall see!
Again, you had me with the first picture. How pretty!!!! Moving woes. My own Uncle was slated to move this Wednesday to Ashville…but the movers said they have no way to get in and out of Ashville at this point as it has been hit extremely hard by Hurricane Helene. No power or phones still. And my cousins still have no idea if their home or the new being building is even still standing. Meanwhile, his whole home is just about empty except for what he is taking with him. We shall see what happens. Thankfully the couple who bought the house are understanding and empathic.
Much luck to you boys today, and positive thoughts only!!!!!!
Mistress Borghese:
It worked!
Mistress Borghese:
I hope things settle down soon. How awful to be stuck in limbo. And how awful for so many people who lost everything (or enough to make life difficult).
Here’s hoping everything goes smoothly and as you want [and deserve] it.
Bob:
Your hoping worked. Thanks!
Bon Voyage!
David:
It was such a good trip.
Good luck and may the Force be with you!
Debra:
I WAS the Force and I was with me!
I hope everything goes well!
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
It did!
What a wealth of gorgeous photographs! Those dancing women on the ledge are stunning. Women on the verge? And that first photo is magnificent.
Fingers crossed for everything in Cordoba to go smoothly and well.
“We are off like a pair of honeymoon pajamas!” I’d never heard that before but I love it.
Moonsigh
Ms. Moonsigh:
A friend of mine in Boston (117 years ago) used to say that all the time — along with Let’s lick this popsicle stand! Thanks for the crossed fingers.
Best of luck with finalizing your new home! Hope all goes well.
Carole:
Going great.
I hope everything went as planned! Please fill us in ASAP!
Steve:
You now know the good news!
Happy new adventures sweeties!
Deedles:
Thanks so much, dearheart!
Sending positive energy your way!!
Jim:
Thanks. All that energy worked.
Hopefully it’s a successful done deal by now. 🤞🙏🏼 The flowers in that top photo are a glorious color!
Kelly:
Jacaranda trees. You should see an entire street lined with them.
Surprised they’re still in bloom – I always associate them with Spring in Andalusia… Jx
Fantastic! It’s wonderful that you both agree on what to do if things aren’t right, and what “not right” means. Ain’t it grand to know that you are with the right life partner?!
Judy C:
It sure is grand to know. Perfect!
May your move to Cordoba be smooth and stress-free, Scoot! Soon you and SG will have new neighbourhoods to explore — that was always my favourite part of moving to a new place. Will Moose & Dudo be staying with you in the hotel or have you treated them to a cat kennel-spa getaway?
Tundra Bunny:
Now we’re stressing about the mover. And especially about the cats. Moose and Dudo stayed home and Isabel’s daughter Cristina kept them company Monday night. Then Isabel was here for a few hours Tuesday. Still, they’re happy we’re home and they have no idea what’s coming. They’ve never stayed in a cat kennel.
What is that gorgeous purple flower? MS Nell
MS Nell:
Jacaranda tree. They’re stunning.
So excited! I can’t wait to hear back from you about how it all went. And of course, we want pictures! 🙂
J Barlow:
It’s ours! Photos will come.
I can’t wait to hear about whether or not things were to your liking with the contract. Good luck!
Michael:
The contract is exactly how we rewrote it. I guess she just wanted us to do HER job.
I am glad that it has worked out. Yay!
Good luck! 🙂
Walt the Fourth:
Thanks. We had it!
I am playing catch-up but hope the news is good.
BUT>>>> how can you live without seeing the men’s fashion show ?????????????
parsnip:
I’ll have to come back regularly for fashion updates. Then again, who knows what lies ahead in Córdoba?
I have never heard this expression ; it made me smile. Thank you!
Urspo:
I first heard it said by a friend in Boston in 1982. I’ve never heard it since, except when I repeat it.