Summer Day and 39 years together

In 39 years have this beautiful Lady and I lived together. Happy me. 2 children and 5 grandchildren, family and lots of memories.
Thank you Tullen for all the time and experiences we have shared so far.

Visiting Benalmadena Pueblo

Yesterday we copied many other long stay friends here at Costa del Sol when we for the first time visited the nice village Benalmadena Pueblo. We had been told a lot about the beautiful place and can after this Saturday visit confirm that it is a place to return too.

In the midle of the village we found Plaza Espana and the famous Restaurant Plaza that can be recommended for delicious tapas.

In the narrow streets the flowers are everywhere.

We had hoped to use the bus from the Pueblo to Arroyo de la Miel but we could not find where to go and the people we were talking to only said that we had to climb up the street once more. We therefore decided to walk downhill towards the beaches. That too became a challenge during the 3,5 km road more suited for Aamodt Kilde and his friends,  than my legs.
But the monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus had never bee seen if not choosing this way.

Sunday pitstops

Sunday morning we woke up to a temperature around + 10 degrees.
A perfect day of beach along strolling.
First the bus to Torreblanka ( no bus to Carvajal on Sundays) then walking to the Chiringuito Oasis for a water (con gas) and a coffee Americano con saccarino.

 Then starting on the 6.5 km walk against the wind back home to our hotel. The temp had already increased to 15 degree.

 At the restaurant "Talk of the Town" we made our first pitstop. The WiFi is functioning very well here, and the small beer is good. As the sun became stronger the temperature at the table was >25

 Next stop was at Chiringuito El Cargo where we also enjoyed a small lunch of grilled Sole.

Our last pitstop this Sunday was at a new discovery "Bar Parasol" close to the Mosque in Fuengirola where their Vino Rosado can be recommended.

Puerto Banus April 2016

At least once during our stay at Costa del Sol we visit the richen`s playground "Puerto Banus".
Walking along the harbour streets and visiting one of the restaurants have been a tradition as documented many times in this blog.
Last week Saturday was no exception in that tradition.

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As well known many of the fashion companies har their own buildings in Banus

A Lamborghini car is of course parked outside one of the shops.

 The coastline further southwest towards San Pedro

 Sone windows of Fashion Brands are passed by by my wife but others are of a greater interest.

The yellow dress in this window had a prize tag of nearly 40.000 NOK. 12.000 nok more than the green stripe long dress.

One of the reason for this Saturday visit to Banus was to have a lunch with my sister Gerd, but why is a glass of white wine prized to 4,50 Euro here and 2.20 Euro in Fuengirola

Food at Costa del Sol

Sometimes we have presented some of the dishes we get at restaurants here in Fuengirola. In this blog I will give you a summery of some of the lunch/dinner dishes we have had during our first five weeks this spring.

The national dish "Paella" is well known, but this paella for two served at La Farola was a masterpiece

 The tapa "Salmon con salsa naranja" at La Cepa is also given a star in my book. In addition to the fish, orange sause and caviar, we got a fried apple with prawns and cherry tomatoes.

When you feel for a real sirloin beef filet this one at La Farola can absolutely be recommended.

 At Bodega Charolais this great T-bone steak (or was it a Rib steak) was fantastic in taste, but maybe a little too large for a small lunch.

The Leg of Lanb at La Farola has probably been presented earlier, but since Easter just has ended this fantastic dish deserve another presentation. Large, but why not eat as much as you want and feel happy.

Sunday stroll

Just a blogpost to tell you that I am doing my best to keep in shape. It can be hard, but with some pitstops during the nice strolling along the beaches it is still great to be at Costa del Sol and Life is still Great

A day in the sun

The temperature in Spain the last week has not been very high. Between 14 and 18. And when we have a chilly wind from the north we are very much dependant of good clothing. The sun is however always present at the Costa del Sol and the photo above shows how nice the cost look like when we are out walking.

The landmark in Los Boliches (the Peseta Sculpture) has been presented a lot of times in this blog. So also this spring. We walked from Torreblanca to Myramar this time and had to stop for a photo just here.

Another pitstop is at the harbour area where small restaurants can serve you food and drinks while the fish are competing with the boats  for free water space.

Back home at the hotel friends from Holland and Norway can gather together and enjoy a drink at the terrace .
When the sun is setting the blankets are good to keep the chilli wind away from the legs. Just like we experience at restaurants in Norway early springtime.

La Carihuela Playa

Between Torremolinos and Benalmadena you can find one of the most lovely beaches at Costa del Sol. Not because the sand and water but because it is a great place for walking along the beach with lots of possible pitstops, shops and places for having a bite. We always go here. Either as part of a longer stroll from Los Alamos or a short stroll between the two cities. The large beer at La Fregata is always included.

Spring is coming in Benalmadena

Yesterday we took a day trip to Benalmadena. Train to the nice village Arroyo de la Miel and then a 20 minutes walk downhill to the beaches.

In the "Parque de Paloma" the flowers on the trees are coming out to meet the Spring.

And the cocks are all ready to meet the hens all over the garden.

When reaching the beaches the Wind Mill statue at the roundabout played nice in the breeze from north east. Chilly but typical during the Spanish springtime.

A day in Malaga city

 Our first visit to Malaga city on this long stay at Costa delSol. I would not think it is possible to post any new information or photos from Malaga after all our visits, but today´s neighbour table at restaurant Los Gatos was so impressive that I could put it in here.

 Between restaurant El Pimpi and the Picasso Museum this wall also har do be included in my blog

When relaxing at El Pimpi we received a sad text message from my sister Brit (third from left copied from Jomfrureiser.no).
She and 6 other mature women were on a tracking tour towards Kilimanjaro in Africa. At 5300 meter above sea level she had to cancel her ascension  due to problems with one of her eyes and return to lower lever for medical help. Her dream of reaching the summit did not come true this time.

Update:

Brit has informed on FB that her condition is much better and that she participate today in the planned Safari together with her friends today.

Leap year day 2016

 Celebration of the additional day of 2016 (the leap day 29th of March) was limited to sharing a Cava in our patio outside our apartment here in Fuengirola. But with fresh strawberries and a warm sun setting behind a building a few minutes before 5 pm it gave us a quiet closing of the day.

 Previous (at lunch) the hotel manager, Director Carlos, had invited all long stayers to join him in a free lunch. A tradition that we all appreciate. This year choice of day was connected to the fact that in the coming days almost ten couples that have been here since December or January will return to their originating homes. Hopefully most of them will return next season, but for them who do not, we will remember them and thank them for the time together.

One creature that never leaves Myramar is the cat Amina. Not only is she welcoming us on the arrival day ( we can almost believe she knows our steps ), but she also come into our patio every day when hungry or just to relax at a place she feels comfortable and safe.

Costa del Sol for the 6th spring

Every spring since 2010 we are down here in Malaga to experience Spanish spring and leave the long winter in Norway behind us.
The first day this year is covered with some traditional photos

First the morning photo and the upcoming sun taken by Tullen on her walking tour to the Peseta sculpture.

 Then a visit to Charolais where a glass of wine together with their "traditional cuisine dish" could be tasted. "La Cazuela de la abuela" is a possibility to go between 76 different locations in Fuengirola and Los Boliches and have a dish and a glass of wine for 2 Euros.

 The new La Galeria Gastromercado was very noisy and crowded this Saturday, but we will return here and look closer on the different establishment later. It is a street with glass roof and may be a place to go on a rainy day.

 Homeward bound dressed in suitable cloths along the beaches. Very few people around this part of the year. But the temperature will be better next week.

Today´s last photo is showing the mountain behind Mijas Pueblo and with the sun ready for setting in western sky.

Half term visitor from England

During her Half Term holiday this winter our eldest Granddaughter Helene are staying some days with us in Oslo.

A selfie is taken at Karl Johan when she and Tullen is making experiences in Skating but no new or old Sonia Henie is discovered so far.

Visiting Oslo Cathedral

 Long time since last blogpost, and long time since I have visited any church rooms. Yesterday however, during our street strolling, the door to Oslo Cathedral was open and we went in for a short photo session.
The photos presented here are the high altar and the main organ. Due to the lack of lights the frescoes in the ceiling became not presentable here, but if staying in Oslo the decoration of the church is there for your own eyes.