& Happy Easter.
We have, of course, done some sherry sampling. Below at Osborne's.
I think you can see that this snap was taken after the (very generous) tasting!
Attractive setting for the bodega.
Our little enclave, below, includes English, Belgian, German and Spanish/French. We are not sure of the last. The man turned up in his van, which you may just make out in the background, in the 90's. The van can no longer move. The occupant has no electricity, no means of cooking and it appears, no change of clothes. He is 76 but looks about 90. Some say he was a fighter in the French Foreign Legion and that he survives by gnawing on his own body parts. All we know etc, etc.
The castle below now houses the Bodega Caballero. It has previously been a mosque, prison and sometime home to Columbus.
Despite our previous rudeness about Cadiz, we decided to take the ferry across for one more visit. A bit of yacht racing was seen en route.
Cruise ships regularly moor in the harbour.
The streets were empty after lunch. We've had some good meals, including another inadvertent sea anenome dish but not as toxic green as our previous encounter. There seems to be more upmarket restaurants around this year, chefs using good, seasonal ingredients and adding a modern touch. They are not expensive by UK standards.
There is some interesting architecture
including this chap with the Mohican
So a few more days and we will be off to Torre del Mar. More next weekend. Thanks for following the blog. Any comments would be very welcome.
Luego (as the local yoof would have it)
J&P
The weather looks even better than here (no rain for 2 weeks in Cumbria!). We think Jez should get one of those pointed hats - no sunburn on top !!!!
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