October 6, 2017
This was our third visit to Malaga, a great city on the Costa del Sol, the Sun Coast, of Spain. This is Pablo Picasso’s home town and there is a good museum of his works that we’ve seen. Also a fantastic Arab castle called Alcazaba. And a Roman Theater. And a beautiful cathedral. We went to the cathedral again, but we wandered away from the tourist center with our goal as the city’s market. Those of you who have been to Russia and have gone to the Rynok know the flavor. It is all under roof and stall after stall of fruits, vegetables, meats (divided into sections of beef and pork), sea food, candies and nuts. Just an incredible array of sights and smells (we knew when we were approaching the fresh fish section). And it is all beautifully arranged – it would make a Wal-Mart Produce Manager proud! We bought rojo and negro licorice (a half pound of each) and one Fuji apple. Then we were in and out of souvenier stores, wandering up and down streets until finally we turned for home.
Each time we’ve been here we’ve seen “the largest ferris wheel in Europe,” but never had the time or took the time to go. This time we planned for it, paid our six euros each and got on board a giant ferris wheel. Passengers are put aboard in their own private groups. We did the first loop looking where we were going and the second time looking where we had been and returned to our original starting positions. It took 15 minutes to make the three revolutions so it was a smooth ride.
I took some good pictures in both the market and the city from the Princess (that’s the name of the ferris wheel – it has a first name that starts with an “M” but I didn’t write it down, so I don’t remember what it stands for – feel free to Google it).
A good table for supper tonght, so we will be able to eat at a shared table at least one more night. One couple was slightly annoying as they said they needed to make the 7:15 show and could they please hurry up the service – it took them over two hours last night to eat and they missed the show. Well, kiddies, they put each show in the World Theater on 3 times a night, so you could have gone to the 8:30. Tonight’s entertainer was Maioki Mori (both “M”s but not the name of the Princess), a classical pianist and wow can she play! The stage is set with overhead cameras and projected onto giant digital screens so we could watch the blur that was her hands. It would be worth a look at YouTube to see if she is there. I thought about the stamina it takes to play one 40 minute set, let alone 3 in the same evening.
We are going to play a few hands of cards after Bonnie blogs, so I will turn it over to her and see you from Cadiz tomorrow.
TTFN
Up and out to breakfast by 9. There was a cargo type ship that was docking next to the side of our ship as we were getting dressed. When we returned from going ashore it was up against
the ship. It was either loading something onto the ship or doing some work on it. Kind of cool to watch him move in along side of us this morning. Breakfast was crowded this morning but we found a nice table to share with a welcoming and friendly couple. Some nice conversation. I had an, egg and fruit for breakfast. Then, back to the room to collect our bag, ids, euros, hats and stuff. Then, out the gangway on deck two. There was a shuttle because the walk was 2 or 3 miles to town. The cost was only 4 euros each, not 5 as the cruise director said yesterday, and well worth it. We have walked 3 + miles everyday so far on our excursions on and off the ship. We wandered around the streets remembering some of the sights from our last visits and seeing some new things. We wandered in and out of the souvenier shops buying stuff here and there. I bought a new backpack for going ashore as my pirate bag is getting very worn. We will use it tomorrow on our trip out.
The ride on the ferris wheel , called Princess, is touted as being the largest in Europe. It moves much faster then the London Eye but slow enough so you can see everything. It was a beautiful clear day in the high 80's but not really hot. It stopped one time and we were at the very top. The gondolas are all air conditioned and large enough to hold 6 people. The fifteen minute ride was great fun.
Well, after 4 hours of wandering we found our shuttle and rode back. Oh course I was wanded again as I went through security. We didn’t get back on until after 2:30 so the Lido was closed. We went to the Dive in for a hamburger and a hot dog. No ice cream because it was closed , too. Sadness. Back to the room for a time to list my purchases for customs when we get back and take a nap.
We got dressed and left for supper about 5:30. It was a table for 6 this evening. One couple from NC and the wife in her previous marriage (she and her husband had both been previously married, I think the spouses had died) had lived in Cleveland Tenn in 1972 and had a baby at Bradley Memorial Hospital, where Mike and Matt were born in 1976. We traded stories. The other couple had also been in Tenn at some time, also. It was an enjoyable table though the first woman was a little much.
For supper, I had ziti with sausage and unfortunately a huge amount of cooked spinach, which I did not eat. Dessert was a cherries jubilee sundae, quite tasty. Then off to the show. The music was a little heavy but the concert pianist was good. We stopped in at the Billboard lounge to listen to Beatle music and that era songs. The couple were playing pianos that were facing each other, and they were very good. They had been in the waiting area trying to get on the ship when we were trying to get on. They were singing tonight and playing. Quite good.
Well, we are back in our room and soon off to bed. It is Cadiz tomorrow and more exploring. Love you all. Miss you.
Love Mom, Granny and Bonnie
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