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Yesterday morning, San Geraldo and I walked the three minutes to the public health center and had our COVID and flu shots. Mine was scheduled for 11:12 and his for 11:13. We were finished by 11:11. Fast and friendly. We went out for coffee and were forced by a light and steady rain to go inside. Although we were under an awning, the breeze blew the moisture directly onto our table. We both felt tired yesterday afternoon and our COVID arms were sore. Mine ached for several hours, and I slept most of the afternoon. But we seem to be completely fine now except for the usual tender arms. I’m so relieved to have that done before my trip to New York just two weeks away (unless the shutdown makes that impossible).
Tom and Jim wrote from Barcelona. I wish I could have gone with them. I even toyed with the idea but with New York coming up, I decided against it. We were all over Córdoba while they were here. They went to the mosque/cathedral on their own for a guided tour Saturday morning and then through the old city gates there and across the Roman bridge. Other than that, we stuck together and saw too much to even tell you about here (but I’ll try to cover some of it in the coming days).
We even stumbled upon a couple of religious processions. The paso I’ve shared today is called Santo Sepulcro de El Carpio and is thought to be the oldest (600 years) in Spain. Here are some more of the sights of the city.
Ayer por la mañana, San Geraldo y yo caminamos los tres minutos hasta el centro de salud pública y nos pusimos nuestras vacunas contra la COVID y la gripe. La mía estaba programada para las 11:12 y la suya para las 11:13. Terminamos a las 11:11. Rápido y amable. Salimos a tomar un café y una lluvia ligera y constante nos obligó a entrar. Aunque estábamos bajo un toldo, la brisa llevó la humedad directamente a nuestra mesa. Ambos nos sentíamos cansados ayer por la tarde y nos dolían los brazos por la COVID. El mío me dolió durante varias horas y dormí casi toda la tarde. Pero parece que ahora estamos completamente bien, excepto por los brazos sensibles de siempre. Estoy muy aliviada de haberme puesto eso antes de mi viaje a Nueva York dentro de solo dos semanas (a menos que el confinamiento lo haga imposible).
Tom y Jim escribieron desde Barcelona. Ojalá hubiera podido ir con ellos. Incluso jugué con la idea, pero con Nueva York a la vuelta de la esquina, decidí no hacerlo. Estuvimos por toda Córdoba mientras ellos estaban aquí. Fueron solos a la mezquita/catedral para una visita guiada el sábado por la mañana y luego atravesaron las antiguas puertas de la ciudad y cruzaron el puente romano. Aparte de eso, nos mantuvimos juntos y vimos demasiado para contarles aquí (pero intentaré cubrir algo en los próximos días).
Incluso nos topamos con un par de procesiones religiosas. El paso que les he contado hoy se llama Santo Sepulcro de El Carpio y se cree que es el más antiguo (600 años) de España. Aquí les dejo algunos otros lugares de interés de la ciudad.
• The jackets on my cabana sets were always terrycloth lined, but that was a long time ago. What about yours?
• Las chaquetas en mis conjuntos de cabaña siempre tenían forro de felpa, pero eso fue hace mucho tiempo. ¿Y los tuyos?
• Representación en el barrio.
• ¿Más representación? Esa es mi interpretación y me mantengo fiel a ella.
• El patio del AirBnB de T&J.
• This is in the lobby of Tom and Jim’s AirBnB. I need those birds.
• Esto está en el vestíbulo del Airbnb de Tom y Jim. Necesito esas aves.
• Las fotografías en las repisas son de la renovación de la casa histórica.
I’d have chosen the Air B’n’B and then never left!! You’d find me in the courtyard!
And I don’t believe I ever had a “cabana set.” I’m guessing you were far fancier than I.
Bob,
Their apartment was charming, too. My mother was fancy.
Glad to hear you are feeling better and ready for NYC. A nap and a nice dinner and I was feeling better after vaccine Saturday. So many fun places for you to explore.
David,
I think that was four days running on adrenaline. It looks like very little vaccine reaction this time.
Funny we are getting our Covid shot in an hour or so………almost ‘back to back’ ones. Thanks for the heads up re side effects……always look forward to a sore arm! NOT!
Who is the dead person in that procession?
Jim,
Hope all is well after your shots. The dead guy is Jesus.
The cabana set looks a little too busy for you; on the other hand the Nazarene tunic would be dashing and the hat, simply divine! You should get one. Wear it on the plane to NYC and give TSA a good laugh; they’ll probably need it.
Wickedhamster,
I wonder what TSA would do if I showed up wearing that. I wonder what my fellow passengers would do.
Hmmmm… likely not pretty; better perhaps to can that idea… or just use the outfit as lounging wear.
I’m glad you got your shots in good time to be protected on your trip. I don’t know why the shutdown should affect it, do let’s hope not. Boud
Boud,
I keep reading about more and more delays in airports, but then I talk to people who have uneventful travel.
I’m so glad that your friends were able to find such a great-looking place to stay!
Having you as tour guide companion must have been absolutely great for them– too bad you didn’t get to go to Barthelona 😉
Woo hoo for the easy getting of the Covid boosters! I think we probably felt a bit worn out the next day, too (got ours in late September).
Judy C,
Yes. The side effects weren’t even worth mentioning. Having Tom and Jim as visitors made touring wonderful.
Very nice B&B.
Catholicism is so weird. Is that supposed to be Jesus in the glass casket?
ellen abbott,
Yep, that’s Jesus.
Okay. That is freaking creepy. It could traumatize a small child for life. Or a large adult for that matter.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon,
I wonder what memories kids have of first seeing these things. Even crucifixions.
That Air BnB is amazing. I have never signed up for Air BnB. I always opt for hotels, but that makes me think I’m missing out.
The “Billytrans” van is truly mysterious. A bear…in a western vest with a sheriff’s star…hoisting boxes? Even assuming “trans” is short for transport — which admittedly is less fun than the alternatives — it doesn’t quite make sense.
Steve,
I’ve never done AirBnB. Once almost in Seattle but, COVID. Very unpopular among locals. Some places plan to ban them. This one was charming and exceptionally located.
Are the people there really that devout or do they just love their “pomp and show”? It seems like there are religious parades all the time!
I’d take those birds, too!
Kelly,
It’s a mix here. Some very devout. Some go through the motions out of tradition. And some hate the Catholic Church.
Another day, another saint, or Mary, or Jeebus being transported by a load of hunky men… Oh, the inconvenience! Sigh.
That apartment looks rather lovely. I’d be quite happy there. Jx
Jon,
I should have taken photos of the apartment. Equally charming. This procession arrived just as we were about to cross the street to our restaurant. Fortunately it wasn’t a long wait.
A bear on a trans van. Different letters on the LGBT… spectrum, but as long as they get along, fine.
Kirk,
The trans bear would get my business.
I LOVE the vibes of the Air B&B!!! Hoe fun and chic! And Im with you on the birds too. I never pass up on birds.
Mistress Borghese,
The Airbnb was exceptional. Should have taken pix of their apartment. Charming and done with great style.
Glad you got your shots!
I love the patio photo!
Rade,
The patio was so pleasant.
Kindly grab that tunic for me. It would look cuter on me, afterall, and I believe it would fit just fine.
Thanks, Mitchell.
Anonymous:
I’d happily pick up the tunic for you, but I don’t know who you are.
What a beautiful air B&B. I wonder if you could find those birds in a shop near you. Good for you to get your shot for the flu and Covid, we had yours last week and all is well, just a little sore for a few hours afterward.
larrymuffin:
I’m sure I could find those birds online, too. My arm is still slightly sore from the COVID shot!