Sunset and Tapas 🤤

Siesta complete I headed out to see the sunset from the old stone bridge. I was treated to a lovely view to mark my last night on mainland Spain. I went for a short walk along the river and I took lots of photos of the cathedral in the different shades of sunset before making my way into a cool little laneway full of tapas bars for dinner.

The bar I chose seemed to be lamb based tapas. I got a seat at the bar (a position I’ve never really felt comfortable in given you get to like, talk to the barkeep - but it was a good spot as had a view of all the food options). The barkeep poured me a sweet wine that she described as “the best” and ironically was cheaper than a coke I had in a park in Madrid.

I ordered 3 different tapas to try them out. They take the raw food from the display out back to cook then bring them out plate by plate. The first was a boiled egg wrapped in a lamb stew’ish mix, then crumbed and deep fried. It looked disgusting once you cracked it open but tasted amazing. Second plate was just some lamb ribs on tomato crisp bread. The final portion was a kebab stick with some potato chips. All very filling and reasonably priced coming in at under $30 including the wine. The first was my favourite. Tapas is a great way to eat as you eat multiple flavours in the same sitting instead of just one big meal.

After dinner it was now dark, but the sky was a beautiful blue still. I walked back to the cathedral to take some night photos and admire the view. Absolutely amazing! I aim to go inside the church tomorrow. Walking back to my hotel through several small streets pumping with life at all the small bars and restaurants. Such an amazing vibe. It would be nice to have some company nights like this as solo bar hopping is very much not my thing. Anyone up for Spain next summer (if for nothing else other than to stop me awkwardly drinking alone)?Read more