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I woke up at 7 this morning, took my first pill of the day, and then sat and read blogs. I had to wait an hour for breakfast, but thought I would get out for a walk before it got too hot. I managed to stay awake through breakfast and I’m now nursing my cup of Twinings English Breakfast tea. Two and a half hours later and my eyes are still heavy. I think I’ll have a mid-morning siesta.
Here’s my recent excitement, including Wednesday’s sunset view from the terrace. San Geraldo and I went to Goiko Grill for burgers Tuesday night and La Fabbrica (I had a Caesar’s salad) last night. Just before we arrived at Goiko Grill, we passed two other men. One, very handsome, very obviously cruised me as we passed. Even I couldn’t deny it. San Geraldo loved it and, shallow as I am, I’m still riding high on that.
Me desperté a las 7 de la mañana, tomé mi primera pastilla del día, y luego me senté a leer blogs. Tuve que esperar una hora para desayunar, pero pensé en salir a dar un paseo antes de que hiciera demasiado calor. Conseguí mantenerme despierto durante el desayuno y ahora estoy tomando mi taza de té Twinings English Breakfast. Dos horas y media después, todavía tengo los ojos pesados. Creo que me echaré una siesta a media mañana.
Aquí está mi emoción reciente, incluyendo la vista del atardecer del miércoles desde la terraza. San Geraldo y yo fuimos a Goiko Grill a comer hamburguesas el martes por la noche y a La Fabbrica (yo comí ensalada César) anoche. Justo antes de llegar a Goiko Grill, nos cruzamos con otros dos hombres. Uno, muy guapo, me atropelló sin dudarlo. Ni siquiera yo podía negarlo. A San Geraldo le encantó y, a pesar de mi superficialidad, todavía estoy muy contento con eso.
• El melón piel de sapo es originario de España. En inglés, se le conoce como melón de Santa Claus o melón de Navidad porque se conserva hasta Navidad. Es similar al melón dulce, pero aún más dulce, e incluso puede tener un sabor a pera. Mi melón favorito.
• Árbol de la seda.
• Vaina de semillas de una magnolia grandiflora a la vuelta de la esquina de nuestra casa.
• Magnolia grandiflora con vainas, al fondo a la izquierda. Nunca me canso de esta fuente junto a los Jardines de Colón (también conocidos como Jardines de la Merced, por el palacio de enfrente).
• Plaza de la Flor de Olivo, con el chimeneón construido en 1903 todo lo que queda de la fábrica de aceitunas de San Antonio.
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Those fountains must be a blessing in the searing heat of Cordoba. I wonder if people plunge in or if they’re too proper for that. Boud
Boud:
I haven’t seen anyone in the fountains so far. In Seville and Fuengirola, there were less fountains and the only people I ever saw in them were Americans and Brits. People here do sit and stand near them to enjoy the cooled, misty air.
Hi Mitchell, I just caught up on your latest posts. When I was in Wegmans the other day, I noticed Ines Rosales tortas in the deli area. I didn’t buy any, but I just may after reading about them in one of your posts.
Michael:
If you do try the tortas, we recommend the originals. We’ve now tried the others and still prefer the originals.
You still got it, baby!
Debra:
I had no idea. It was nice to get the message.
It is nice to be noticed, you sexy thing.
David:
It was flattering and I couldn’t deny it because SG was there and saw.
Whatever you are doing, keep doing it! Always good to be ‘seen’.
Lovely fountain!
Jim:
Yes, it sure was nice to be seen.
Well, of course you got cruised!
I have neevr had that kind of melon bu.t it sounds delicioso!
That should have said ‘never.’ Pudgy digits!
Pudgy Digits:
I knew what you meant! LOL
Bob:
My favorite melon. So sweet and fragrant. I hope you can find one. They’re from La Mancha but are now grown in California, but I read they’re imported from South America in winter.
Yes lovely to be noticed you wag x
finlaygray:
There was no denying it. What a good feeling.
Wonderful photos!
Judy C:
Thanks. Not difficult to produce here!
I would have been thrilled too, if someone (especially a handsome someone) showed me some appreciation in that way. You do indeed still have it.
And now I would like to have a toad skin melon. I’ve never seen one here.
Your magnolia pods look a bit different than ours. Still obviously a magnolia, though.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
See if you can find Christmas or Santa Claus melon. They are now also grown in California and South America. There are three different types of Southern Magnolia in Spain. I don’t know which is which! Yeah, the cruiser was very handsome and in at least his 50s, so he wasn’t looking for a sugar daddy. I was flattered.
You should be flattered. And obviously the guy had a great eye.
Ms. Luna:
The guy had one good eye. On the other side!
Instead of shallow, think of it as an enhanced sense of self-worth. (Hey, works for me!) The tower fountain is gorgeous; I adores me a pretty fountain…
wickedhamster:
Nah, I’m shallow! There are so many beautiful fountains here, as well as public art. But, the fountains cool things down.
I love the Colón Gardens fountain. It’s always a boost to get checked out by someone! Unfortunately it rarely happens to me, though my friends say I’m merely oblivious. (Let’s go with that.)
Steve:
I’ve always been told I’m oblivious. I didn’t miss this one and SG was there to confirm it. So nice. The gardens have two more very different fountains. It cools the area.
If anybody ever says they don’t like getting cruised they’re lying. When you get heavily cruised that gives you the biggest high I agree, and it’s a wonderful compliment. Who doesn’t like to get cruised?
And you get cruised and it’s just coincidental that there’s a picture of a big phallic Monument in the last picture?????
And I adore those Persian silk trees.
Mistress Borghese:
I suppose you’re right about how it feels to get cruised. I’m still feeling good about that. The silk trees (what I’ve always known as mimosa) are so beautiful. There was one planted outside my bedroom window when I was a kid. I could reach out and pick flowers and could also the “magic” leaves that closed when touched.
Not surprised at all that you got “cruised”, you big tease. 😉
Shirley:
I never tease!
There’s life in the old flirt yet! Congratulations on getting cruised – especially when you’ve been feeling so sorry for yourself lately with all those doctor appointments and the like. A real boost to the ego! Jx
PS Lovely sunset – and some more faboo photos from beautiful Cordoba!
Jon:
I’ve been feeling so used up lately (and not in a good way) so it was major uplift.
Good for you! I never get checked out by the “right” people. That sunset is a stunner!
Kelly:
Are you sure you just haven’t noticed when the right people checked you out? This guy was a major looker… and mature. What a feeling.
Of course the guys notice you, you gorgeous thing with the great smile!
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
He passed on my good side.
A very handsome man being cruised by another very handsome man. Utterly predictable, but still worth the high.
Kirk:
Aw, gee. I told SG (and just repeated it to Janiejunebug) he passed on my good side.
I had to look up what exactly “getting cruised” meant……Hmmmm!
Not an expression used here!
Nice to be appreciated.
Frances.
Frances:
I had no idea “getting cruised” wasn’t universal. What do you call it? Getting checked out? Noticed? Given the eye?
You got me at English Breakfast = my favorite cuppa !
Urspo:
In the morning, it’s the only one for me.