AHHH.MALAGA

DAY 10: Malaga Spain
One thing I keep forgetting to mention is that for the past 3 days it has been 85-90F.
What can I say about Malaga…..Other than I will be back!!! We awoke early to have breakfast and catch our 8am tour to the caves of Nerja. Before going to the caves we stopped in the town of Nerja. This was a picture perfect Mediterranean town.
We wondered the streets and admired the pastries. I was able to order then in Spanish, as well a ask a question to a pharmacist about a product we needed. We enjoyed the views as we ate our treats.
Then we were off to the caves. They caves were very cool. However we were a bit rushed. Also, they were hitlers about no allowing flash photography. Even, the auto focus light was to much for them. Buy our pictures please.
We arrived back in Malaga and started to explore this most wonderful town. Horse drawn carriages abound.
We went to the main square and wondered down the numerous side streets. We were lured into this tapas bar by a friendly waiter. He helped us thought the menu. We settled on a large picture of sangria. Then we had an anchovy with bread and tomato tapa. Then we went for the 6 tapas combo. Let’s try and remember what we ate. 1)ox tail with rice. 2) some type of sausage, 3) garlic glazed rabbit, 4) Moroccan style pork, 5) Eggplant 6)green olives with sardines.
We were looking at what to order next. The waiter asked if we liked seafood. Of course, we said SI. He then suggested a mixed plate of local fish. He said you must eat like a Malaga person. He said he would do a half order for us. We could not even finish the half order, it was HUGE Rochester HUGE. Loaded with calamari (ink included) pieces of Cod fish, clams, shrimp and sardines. All fried to perfection in a light breading.
Then he insisted that we have a shot of some sort of liquor, free. It went down smooth.
We then waddled in a semi drunken way though the town. We stopped and explored the inside of the beautiful Cathedral of Malaga. Strolled the avenues and local botanical garden. Then with some regret we returned to the ship.
We had plans with our friends Pat and Paul from Vancouver to meet at the steak house for dinner. (Pre birthday celebration for Chris and Pat) Another great meal and company. Chris and I had, Shrimp cocktail, oysters Rockefeller (for me), lobster bisque, 16 ounce T-bone streaks and multiple desserts. Chris and I also had a half of a large bottle of wine.
Then we met are other friends in the bar. Finally getting back to the cabin about 10pm. So as a write this now I am laying on the bed with the deck door open, feeling the sea breeze and listening to the waves as we sail the Mediterranean sea.
AS OF NOW WE HAVE SAILED 3695 MILES, OY VAHY
Tomorrow is at sea day. It is also Chris Birthday. The big 40!!!!
There is a big Celebration planned for Chris and Pat’s birthdays.