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Forum: Europe
Nov 30th, 2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,959
Posted By ekscrunchy

Maribel I just read that..good for them. We had...

Maribel I just read that..good for them. We had a fantastic lunch there.
Forum: Europe
Nov 30th, 2024, 04:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

Susan, it's so wonderful to be here, although my...

Susan, it's so wonderful to be here, although my energy is flagging so I'm not going to as many places as I feel I should.

The photos from cuenca finally migrated to the laptop and, although I...
Forum: Europe
Nov 30th, 2024, 03:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,959
Posted By ekscrunchy

https://www.elespanol.com/cocinillas/restaurantes/...

https://www.elespanol.com/cocinillas/restaurantes/20241007/restaurante-mejor-cachopo-asturias-propios-asturianos-rebozado-crujiente-trt/890911380_0.html
Forum: Europe
Nov 28th, 2024, 03:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

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Dapper Valenciano, Guest Services Manager Jose Enrique Grau, has been at the...
Forum: Europe
Nov 28th, 2024, 03:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

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Paella of duck with two types of mushrooms at the wonderful CA PEPICO, outside...
Forum: Europe
Nov 27th, 2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

Monday afternoon we had our third Valencia rice...

Monday afternoon we had our third Valencia rice experience when we taxied (17 euro) once again to the little rural village, Meliana, for the second time in two days, to experience a paella (or should...
Forum: Europe
Nov 27th, 2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By ekscrunchy

There își a family large area that could be...

There își a family large area that could be considered centrally located. $200-$250 is pretty low for 4-stars but it depends a lot on time of year.
I find the area near the Alcazar too crowded...
Forum: Europe
Nov 27th, 2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By ekscrunchy

Three to four stars mens very little. What is...

Three to four stars mens very little.
What is your price range per night?
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 26th, 2024, 02:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By ekscrunchy

For OP, agree that more time needed in Hwange or...

For OP, agree that more time needed in Hwange or other park; can you extend trip?


ME: I would eliminate Vic Falls totally to devote more time in the bush.
Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By ekscrunchy

Attaching a recent article on Lanzarote from...

Attaching a recent article on Lanzarote from Condé Nast Traveler, December, 2024:
An island you will probably read more about in the coming years, for good reason:

...
Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

More photos from the Museum of Contemporary Art...

More photos from the Museum of Contemporary Art in Valencia; CENTRO DE ARTE HORTENSIA HERRERO; these were a few of my favorite works:
...
Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 04:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

Oh, SusanP, I know! Even a few years ago, in...

Oh, SusanP, I know! Even a few years ago, in Madrid no less, I never took taxis, even from my hotel in Almagro to Retiro, east side of park.
Now I am traveling with my partner who can walk about...
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,859
Posted By ekscrunchy

Truly lovely report and photos. I'm glad you...

Truly lovely report and photos. I'm glad you visited, and enjoyed LA MANDUCA DE AZAGRA. I think it's among the most solid restaurant choices I've dined at in Madrid. I wish I had had the time to...
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

I am going to be shamelessly lazy here and copy...

I am going to be shamelessly lazy here and copy the post I made on HungryOnion about our Sunday paella lunch today in a small village just north of the city, located in the "Huerta Nord" are, just...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Nov 24th, 2024, 02:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,667
Posted By ekscrunchy

Crellston this is great! The vibrancy of...

Crellston this is great!

The vibrancy of Mexico really comes through in those great pics.
The one with the raw fish looks like a smiling mouth with the pulpo tentacles as the teeth.

Signing on...
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

New bar/restaurant to put on list for future...

New bar/restaurant to put on list for future days: MAIPI

https://maipi.es
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

We took the IRYO train to Valencia on Tuesday,...

We took the IRYO train to Valencia on Tuesday, after two nights in Madrid and two in Cuenca. As usual, the train was excellent; we were able to see much damage from the DANA flooding, but all along...
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 12:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By ekscrunchy

Ii am in Spain now and from all I've heard things...

Ii am in Spain now and from all I've heard things are pretty normal in Malaga. I heard nothing about disease. Where did you read that?
Forum: Europe
Nov 22nd, 2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,988
Posted By ekscrunchy

Amorcita, look: ...

Amorcita, look:

https://www.fodors.com/community/europe/birthday-in-madrid-followed-by-cuenca-valencia-and-denia-focus-on-food-1726707/

In Valencia now...just returned from dinner at LA...
Forum: Europe
Nov 22nd, 2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,859
Posted By ekscrunchy

Sorry: Iruna, with accent mark above the ¨n.¨

Sorry: Iruna, with accent mark above the ¨n.¨
Forum: Europe
Nov 22nd, 2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

Two dinners in Cuenca; I already mentioned the...

Two dinners in Cuenca; I already mentioned the first dinner, at the Parador, and so far the pics of the food have not come through. I would like to add the photos of the zarajo and the morteruelo....
Forum: Europe
Nov 22nd, 2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

I finally got my photos onto my laptop so will...

I finally got my photos onto my laptop so will continue with some photos of Cuenca before I get to Valencia.
We stayed for two nights at the parador in Cuenca which is a treat in itself.
A couple...
Forum: Europe
Nov 22nd, 2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,859
Posted By ekscrunchy

What a lovely report with wonderful photos! ...

What a lovely report with wonderful photos!

I love the sleepy people on the clean streets photo!!

I've never been to Rioja but I know now I need to go, soon!

Thank you!

Also, Mikelg, I...
Forum: Europe
Nov 22nd, 2024, 01:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

Susan. Yes..sweet-ish, but not overpowering, And ...

Susan. Yes..sweet-ish, but not overpowering, And I think the alcohol content is 15%.
Forum: Europe
Nov 21st, 2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,538
Posted By ekscrunchy

Maribel, I agree 100% about LA CASTELA! I never...

Maribel, I agree 100% about LA CASTELA! I never would have found it without you.

SusanP: I have a drink that might supplant limoncello: Vermouth with orange flavor!!!!! II would bring some home...
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