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We had burgers at Goiko Grill last night because the apartment was clean and we didn’t feel like messing it up. Besides, the staff at Goiko now all know us and treat us like family. We always have a great time there and feel like we’re home. Their latest napkins gave me a chuckle. Even San Geraldo got the joke. After a beat.
We put up one of our antique mirrors on the terrace and love the look. The cats have hung out there, but neither has yet to jump on a chair. I even put a towel on one to see if that would help.
Jacarandas are in bloom all over town. I took a picture of one in lamplight last night, but will get shots during the day of the rows of them.
Last night’s fireworks started right on time at midnight. A number of neighbors were on the roof to watch. Our closest neighbor is a charming woman named Lucia. She’s lived here since the building was new (1982) and raised three children, all of whom visit regularly and are also charming. They’re here often enough that we’re getting to know each other. Two live in Málaga and one lives in Córdoba. They have grown children who are also warm and friendly. A rare family. So we visited last night while watching the fireworks from our distance of 3km/2 miles.
Now it’s time for me to buzz-cut my hair, trim my beard, and shave. I’ve got to at least try to look presentable for Evan and Sarah who arrive in 2-1/2 hours. Don’t miss Thursday’s sunset below.
Anoche comimos hamburguesas en Goiko Grill porque el apartamento estaba limpio y no nos apetecía desordenarlo. Además, ahora todo el personal de Goiko nos conoce y nos trata como familia. Siempre lo pasamos genial allí y nos sentimos como en casa. Sus servilletas más recientes me hicieron reír. Incluso San Geraldo pilló la broma. Al poco rato.
Colocamos uno de nuestros espejos antiguos en la terraza y nos encanta cómo queda. Los gatos han estado ahí, pero ninguno ha saltado a una silla. Incluso puse una toalla sobre uno para ver si ayudaba.
Las jacarandas están en flor por toda la ciudad. Anoche le saqué una foto a una a la luz de una farola, pero haré fotos durante el día de las hileras.
Los fuegos artificiales de anoche empezaron justo a la medianoche. Varios vecinos estaban en la azotea para verlos. Nuestra vecina más cercana es una mujer encantadora llamada Lucía. Vive aquí desde que el edificio era nuevo (1982) y ha criado a tres hijos, todos los cuales nos visitan con frecuencia y también son encantadores. Vienen tan a menudo que nos estamos conociendo. Dos viven en Málaga y uno en Córdoba. Tienen hijos mayores que también son cariñosos y amables. Una familia excepcional. Así que los visitamos anoche mientras veíamos los fuegos artificiales a 3 km de distancia.
Ahora me toca raparme el pelo, recortarme la barba, y afeitarme. Tengo que intentar al menos estar presentable para Evan y Sarah, que llegan en dos horas y media. No se pierdan la puesta de sol del jueves.
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For some reason I want to make bacon cheeseburgers, potato salad, and baked beans. Summer festival foods. Great views, and great neighbors.
David:
You lost me at baked beans!
My husband and I lived in orgiva for 20 years and visited the Feria de patios several times .We loved Cordoba and often thought it would be a lovely place to retire to.Sadly r died and I am now in uk again .The views of The patios you’ve thoughts on Cordoba and especially that sunset are very pleasant remembered times for me thankyou Frederica
Frederica:
So sorry about your husband’s death. It sounds like you led an interesting life together. I hope your new life in the UK brings you other kinds of happiness. I’ve never been to Órgiva, so I looked it up. It looks and sounds charming. What a life that must have been.
OMG, what a spectacular sunset!
Debra:
One of these days I’ll capture a sunrise or sunset from the roof.
The terrace and its view are just as lovely as could be!
Judy C:
It transforms the apartment.
What a marvelous lookout the terrace is. You’ll never miss anything. Boud.
Boud:
And now we have a pair of binoculars always at the ready.
Was’t “Jacarandas in the Lamplight” an old Rosemary Clooney tune? 🤣🤣🤣
wickedhamster:
It should have been. Her mama done told her.
Bacon makes everything worthwhile.
Love the fireworks, but natures sky display was stunning.
Bob:
We’re a bit far from the fireworks to truly appreciate them. We’re much closer to the sunset.
Sunsets are just about my favorite thing. I mean, I truly practically worship them. Especially over water.
The mirror looks as if had grown there. Perfect.
M. Moon
Ms. Moon:
I’m with you about sunsets, and sunrises. We had the sunrises over the Mediterranean Sea for all those years. Sunsets were reflected in the clouds and sea, which was also amazing. We love the mirror there!
Oh, my heart…what a beautiful terrace for watching sunsets and fireworks! Friends to share it with is the cherry on top. 🙂
Jennifer
Jennifer:
It really is uplifting. Thanks.
That sunset rivals any you had on the beach. Beautiful!
I love the napkin. I use to order from a place called “wearable vegetables” that had all sorts of items featuring movie, book, and music puns with food. I still have several of their aprons and a shirt that appropriately says “There’s no place like hummus.”
Kelly:
I’d have a good time at wearable vegetables.
BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!!!! Those of the skies are stunning with their colors. Your terrace came along very nicely. A great place for a nip.
Mistress Borghese:
We’ve got a stocked liquor cabinet and no one to enjoy it!
LOVE the terrace!….and the mirror looks great!
Guess the cats are waiting for that perfect moment to sllep on the chairs.
Jim:
They’d be on the chairs in a heartbeat if we didn’t want them to. Argh!
Fabulous photos, as ever! The terrace looks very inviting… Jx
Jon:
Of course, I wish the terrace were bigger, but we hardly used all the space we had before. I do like the look though.
Now THAT’S a cheeky napkin, LOL! Beautiful sunset too… red sky at night, sailors’ delight!
Tundra Bunny:
There must have been a bunch of delighted sailors the other day.
That IS a beautiful sunset. You know pick homes with great views.
Kirk:
We have been so lucky!
Don’t go bacon my heart. I couldn’t if I fried. Honey, if I get lettuce… Baby, you don’t like tripe.
The firework photo is sensational! And the mirror adds more depth to the small space. Wonderful!
Walt the Fourth:
I knew you’d have a good time with the napkin. That’s where my brain went, too. Mine, in my head, ended with “Oh, baby I have to pee.”
What a wonderful sunset! I like your mirror.
Frances
Frances:
I was grateful to have caught the sunset. That mirror came with us from California. I think we bought it in San Francisco around 1999. Or maybe even Washington D.C. in the early ’80s.
Bizarrely, I first read that as “baking” my heart, rather than “breaking.” Not sure what that says about me. LOL!
Your terrace looks very inviting! I’m surprised the cats aren’t out there all the time.
Steve:
The cats do this to make me crazy. The have been going out a bit but haven’t gotten on a chair.
Oh for a burger on the grill! I don’t care for any other types these days.
Urspo,
Hot dogs on the barbecue were my favorite. I would eat seven.