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I got my suitcase and carry on bag out of the closet yesterday and started to get organized. However, I haven’t found any of our five or more toiletry kits (I only need one). They’re usually inside one of the carry on bags, but since we filled all our bags for the move here, the toiletry kits got displaced. As usual, I must have put them someplace safe. I have a vague recollection. The search will continue today. I still haven’t found the charger for my shaver. It’s safe, as well.
My appointment with my new public health nephrologist was a pleasure. We agreed he’ll be both my public and private specialist. I couldn’t be happier. Well, I could. But never mind.
I fly to New York Monday morning but I’m heading down to Málaga and staying overnight Sunday. When I made my plans, I was going to have a 20-minute taxi ride to the airport from Fuengirola. But the earliest train from Córdoba doesn’t leave enough time before my flight, so I’m staying at a hotel in the Málaga train station and will just hop on the commuter rail for the 8-minute ride to the airport in the morning.
The weather is supposed to be frigid in New York the entire time I’m there. I have a lightweight quilted jacked I usually layer on top of other clothes. But I don’t think it will be enough. I have a heavy quilted winter coat that I hesitate taking because, although it’s as light as the down feathers it contains, it’s bulky and awkward to carry around. Still, I think I’ll regret not having it so I’m checking around the house for a small nylon bag I can stuff it into. It came with one but I put it someplace safe about 10 years ago and haven’t seen it since. I may even pack my long underwear. San Geraldo will be proud. He wears his when temps drop below 20˚C/68˚F. I just hope I didn’t put it someplace safe.
A technician is coming this morning to take measurements of the terrace to give us a quote on glassing it in. We and the cats will love that. San Geraldo and I walked over to the showroom yesterday and on the way back we stopped at Roldan, a large cafe a few minutes from us. We’ve cut back on our decadent desserts, so splurged yesterday with what’s pictured above (one each, of course). Then we went home and had lunch. Eventually. We had no room until about 3:30.
When I get back, we’ll order our new clothes washer and refrigerator, and I’ll start the search for a housekeeper. We put the covers on the two sofas and love them. Now we’re just waiting for the comfy chair to arrive. I plan to take new photos of the apartment when I’m back from New York.
I’ll leave you today with more photos around the neighborhood. Have I mentioned how much I love Córdoba? The final shot was taken at the cafe and is an example of Córdoba style. A bit different from Fuengirola style.
Ayer saqué mi maleta y mi bolso de mano del armario y empecé a organizarme. Sin embargo, no he encontrado ninguno de nuestros cinco o más kits de artículos de tocador (solo necesito uno). Normalmente están dentro de uno de los bolsos de mano, pero como llenamos todas nuestras maletas para la mudanza aquí, los kits de artículos de tocador se desplazaron. Como de costumbre, debo haberlos puesto en un lugar seguro. Tengo un vago recuerdo. La búsqueda continuará hoy. Todavía no he encontrado el cargador para mi afeitadora. También está a salvo.
Mi cita con mi nuevo nefrólogo de salud pública fue un placer. Acordamos que él será mi especialista público y privado. No podría estar más feliz. Bueno, podría estarlo. Pero no importa.
Vuelo a Nueva York el lunes por la mañana, pero me dirijo a Málaga y me quedo a pasar la noche el domingo. Cuando hice mis planes, iba a tener un viaje en taxi de 20 minutos hasta el aeropuerto desde Fuengirola. Pero el primer tren de Córdoba no sale con tiempo suficiente antes de mi vuelo, así que me alojaré en un hotel en la estación de tren de Málaga y me subiré al tren de cercanías para el trayecto de 8 minutos hasta el aeropuerto por la mañana.
Se supone que el clima en Nueva York será gélido durante todo el tiempo que esté allí. Tengo una chaqueta acolchada liviana que suelo ponerme encima de otras prendas, pero no creo que sea suficiente. Tengo un abrigo de invierno acolchado pesado que dudo en llevar porque, aunque es tan liviano como las plumas que contiene, es voluminoso y difícil de llevar. Aun así, creo que me arrepentiré de no tenerlo, así que estoy buscando en la casa una pequeña bolsa de nailon en la que pueda meterlo. Venía con una, pero la guardé en un lugar seguro hace unos 10 años y no la he vuelto a ver desde entonces. Puede que incluso empaque mi ropa interior larga. San Geraldo estará orgulloso. Se la pone cuando las temperaturas bajan de los 20 ˚C/68 ˚F. Solo espero no haberla dejado en un lugar seguro.
Esta mañana viene un técnico a tomar medidas de la terraza para darnos un presupuesto para acristalarla. A nosotros y a los gatos nos encantará. Ayer San Geraldo y yo fuimos andando a la sala de exposiciones y, de vuelta, paramos en Roldan, una gran cafetería a unos minutos de casa. Hemos reducido nuestros postres decadentes, así que ayer nos dimos un capricho con lo que aparece en la foto de arriba (uno cada uno, por supuesto). Después nos fuimos a casa y almorzamos, al final. No teníamos sitio hasta las 15:30 aproximadamente.
Cuando vuelva, pediremos nuestra nueva lavadora y frigorífico, y empezaré a buscar una empleada doméstica. Hemos puesto las fundas en los dos sofás y nos encantan. Ahora solo estamos esperando a que llegue el cómodo sillón. Planeo hacer nuevas fotos del apartamento cuando vuelva de Nueva York.
Hoy os dejo con más fotos del barrio. ¿He mencionado lo mucho que me encanta Córdoba? La última foto se tomó en la cafetería y es un ejemplo del estilo cordobés. Un poco diferente del estilo de Fuengirola.
• Encima de una puerta de garaje.
• Escultura de Marco Aurelio, para conmemorar los 75 años del diario Diário Córdoba
• Ministerio de Defensa.
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Oh god, the last picture is what I fear will be me in my dotage. LMAO.
And of course, you picked the coldest week so far to come to New York. I’m hearing teens in the day and as low as 0 at night…all week. Bring your fur chubby!
And that dessert went right to my ass!!!! Thanks. Looks so good, just lose the kit kat.
Mistress Borghese:
The woman in the last photo had style and class (and great sunglasses you can’t see). Not something to dread. The forecast shows NYC finally getting above freezing the day I come home! Dear goddess!
Yes… stay warm!!!! Those cold winds are terrible in NYC whipping behind those high buildings. It cuts like a knife…the one reason I don’t go to NYC much in the winter, if at all. But I hope your trip is an enjoyable one. I know your brother will love seeing you. I think.
Mistress Borghese:
Maybe one of these years I’ll switch back to spring or summer and we can meet up!
Yes, I would definitely take the winter coat. I hope you find everything tucked away in its safe place!
Debra:
I found everything!!! The down coat is ready for the trip. I’ll stuff it in the suitcase at the end.
Boud here strongly encouraging warm clothes for your trip. And hoping you find those safe places and the vital stuff in them.
You’re really serious about glassing in the balcony, in a rental! It will be lovely. We did that long ago for a porch, and it was as good as adding a room.
Boud:
We don’t mind putting some money into a long-term rental to make it ideal for us. Thankfully, the owner is footing the bill for other things we want. Glassing in the terrace will transform the living room (and it will make the cats happy)
“Decadent” does not sufficiently describe that dessert. I had a teacher in HS who always insisted on pronouncing it de-KAY-dent; that pronunciation always makes decadent sound more decadent. Love the lady in the red hat!!! Happy Trails… 😘
Wickedhamster:
The dessert was as good as it looked, but still didn’t compare to something SG would bake. De-KAY-dent works!
You should borrow the fur coat for your trip, SG would probably never let it out of his grip. I LOVE it.
David:
That coat looks so warm and comfortable. But that’s what the minks said, too.
I remember when you got the glass enclosures for the Fuengirola porch (right? or did you just upgrade or update?), and I remember how pleased you were– wonderful that you’re doing it here!
Wowser, I just looked at temperatures in NYC for next week. Damn. That’s cold (although, it’s going to be the same cold here, but I go everywhere in a car). Here’s to finding all of those tucked-away things!
Judy C:
Yes, in Fuengirola we installed a glass curtain. It made a huge difference. Here it will be big windows that slide. It will transform the terrace and the apartment, adding another room in essence. The cats will be thrilled. I can’t believe how cold it’s going to be for my trip. The day I leave it’s forecast to finally get slightly above freezing.
It seems to me that all of older age is taken up with trying to find things. Our phones, our coffee mugs, that bottle of olive oil we KNOW we bought, the eggs we JUST took out of the refrigerator, words…
I looked at the picture of the very well-dressed and beautifully groomed woman and thought, “God. I am really not trying hard enough.”
I will not comment on that pastry except to say I believe the pastry chef is trying to kill you.
Take the puffy coat. Seriously. Please don’t die of the cold in NYC.
Ms. Moon, sighing.
Ms. Moonheavysigh:
My entire life has been spent putting things away safely never to find them again. It’s part of my anal-retentiveness. I hate mess, so I’m always stashing things. (Don’t open that door!) The puffy coat is ready! The woman in the picture is not dressed for kicking bamboo.
You are completely correct. She would absolutely suck at kicking bamboo in that outfit whereas I am, at all times, dressed properly for kicking bamboo.
Don’t ever play hide and seek because you, with your putting items in safe places, might forget where you hid yourself and never be found, That desert looks to die for.
Oh look, I’m coming up as Anonymous again …. Shirley.
Oh, Shirley, this cracked me up. It IS surprising I survived all those games of hide and seek!
The beach was nice, but I’m starting to think where you are now offers so much more for us to see and enjoy!
Take the heavy coat. Even down where I am is supposed to be in the teens next week.
Kelly:
I did love the glorious views of the sea and the sound, but Córdoba has so much more of interest to me. And, yes, the coat is coming with me!
Take that down jacket it is realllly cold here and supposed to snow on Sunday.
Anonymous:
Grateful no snow is predicted while I’m there, but the temps look numbing. The coat is definitely on the list.
We too are flying on Monday – to Spain. This time we’re not flying to Malaga/The Riu Hotel, Torremolinos but to Alicante/dare I say this …. but to Benidorm. No comment needed please… we know! We’ve never been before and wished to do it as it was on our bucket list. As if you or your readers really wished to know that. I don’t think there will be much Spanish culture there but the old town looks interesting. At least there’s sun and not snow. Better to get out walking in the warmer climes than festering in front of a log fire. Bon Voyage a Toutes.
I have fond memories of Benidorm – my first sunshine holiday abroad, back in 1992 when I was still in my 20s. The new town is everything you’d expect: tacky bars, towering hotel blocks, loads of Brits, with miles of beach. However, you’re quite right; Benidorm Old Town is a quaint little village full of rambling narrow streets and has a charm entirely of its own. Shame the “Lemon Express” isn’t still running – that was a lovely excursion! Jx
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Karen:
I saw very little of Benidorm when I finished up a business trip before moving to Spain. The weather will be a nice change. Nicer than the change I’ll experience. And there will be no log fire for me.
I feel like the older woman in that last photo would become my dear dear friend.
Bob:
She sure had style. It turns out she was with a very dapper older man. And when I say Older, I mean older than me.
A whole different ‘feel’ in Cordoba, I see.
Jim:
Oh, yes, Dorothy, I have a feeling we’re not in Fuengirola anymore.
Heavens – that “croissant-thingy” looks like an armadillo with chocolate and cream on it!
Cordoba is such a charming place. And that old dear in the furs is entirely typical of Spanish ladies-of-a-certain-age. On her way to a tea dance, no doubt! Jx
PS From what other commenters are saying, you probably should have mugged her for her fur coat for your trip to Noo Yawk…
Jon:
The dessert was as good as it looks. And that fur!
It’s supposed to be in 10s next week here in SC. I imagine NY is going to be even worse
Adam:
NYC shows lows of 9 and 10 during the week and highs between 19 and 31!
I’m happy to know we share a talent for putting things in safe places where they disappear forever. It’s supposed to be really, really cold when you arrive so bring your warmest duds, including hat, scarf, and gloves, my dear Scoot. I’ll be your live-in housekeeper as long as Princess and Penelope can come along. Payment can be a croissant a day with all that yummy chocolate!
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
I have always, even in childhood, put things in “safe” places. I’ve got the down coat, long underwear, super-insulated gloves, and heavy scarf all ready to go! We DO need a housekeeper, but I don’t know about mixing Dudo and Moose with Princess and Penelope.
Penelope would be afraid of Dudo and Moose. Princess is a different story.
That dessert!!! Seriously…. I am still searching for important things I put “away” before we left for Spain last summer. I am concerned…
Have a great trip and stay warm. Olivia
Olivia:
Well, I found the toiletry kits (and my carry-on bag that I didn’t know was missing). I think my “safe” is “safe from me.”
That cafe patron looks like Truman Capote. LOL
I hope your trip goes well and YES, take your big puffy coat!
Steve:
Yes, she does. I assure you she was prettier. And taller. The big puffy coat is going with me!
I think New York City and Cleveland (where I am) pretty much get the same kind of weather, so I’ll be freezing right along with you.
Why exactly does Cordoba have a Ministry of Defense? Is it of some strategic importance?
Kirk:
I really know nothing about it except that Córdoba City is the capital of Córdoba Province and the country has military bases and training and other things here. I love Cleveland although I haven’t been there in a very long time. We used to visit from Southern Connecticut and I remember winter being similar there. This week looks like the pits! I’ve got a chill just anticipating it.
Enjoy your trip, Scoot. Stay safe but do return. I never would’ve known how to properly pronounce Malaga or Cordoba without your bloggy thingy. The F place is beyond my pronunciation abilities, not to mention spelling. Hugs, sweetie.
Deedles:
When you pronounce Málaga and Córdoba, do you remember the accents on the first syllables now? My work is done. Fuengirola is beyond the pronunciation of most people who visit. The “g” is pronounced like a “j”. That seems to be the most confusing part for people. Accent is on the “o”. (Now that you don’t need to say it anymore.) I WILL return!
Please tell me that chocolate-encrusted croissant was sugar free! I gained 5 lbs just looking at it, LOL!
Have a safe, warm trip and enjoy your visit with Chuck, eh? Check your email if you have time as I finally figured out the SNAFU at my end…
Tundra Bunny:
Would I eat anything filled with sugar? Well, yes. And it was. So pleased you figured out the email problem!