We wanted to take our friend Liliana and her husband Stefen out for a special dinner to show our gratitude for her cheerful and determined efforts to find us a suitable apartment. Besides, we just love her! She is such a sweetheart, as is her German husband who has also become our friend. They are in their thirties, but don’t seem to mind hanging around with old folks 😊 She speaks pretty good English but his is even better. So we suggested a few restaurants and they selected El Mercado. Good choice! The food was superb and the service excellent.




Bruce ordered a very special bottle of Malbec for us to share with dinner and we continued our conversation over dessert. I told them I was considering taking a painting class called Vino and Van Gogh. Turns out they had taken a couple of the classes together, one class involved painting the Blue Footed Booby. I can’t wait to try!

(sorry, this was a screen shot and I don’t know how to get rid of the excess on top😐)
This is a very short post because not much is going on this week. I picked up a virus or flu or some malaise that has kept me grounded for a few days. I am just now starting to feel better. This weekend is Valentine’s and we will spend it at a very special hotel in El Centro, so more on that next time. And next week we may visit the thermal baths which are only a ten minute taxi ride from here. Mmmmmm…..that sounds so good!
The view from the restaurant is stunning and the corvina looks divine! Hope you’re feeling better.
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A fun evening with new friends, so wonderful. You and Bruce are living a life that looks like an endless vacation!
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How wonderful that your lives have come together quickly. Mostly New friends, new restaurants, new apartment and NEW ADVEMTIRES. Let us know about the thermal baths. I leave for Sequim for Earls celebration of life March 25th.
I will be brave and visit our property on Hanley Way. Not something I look forward to be will visit our ole friends on Hanley Way. Love to you both
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Great pictures Sharon and what a beautiful city. I’m jealous. I am so happy you are making new friends and enjoying yourselves. First time I’ve ever seen you in a dress!
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For some reason, I’m not getting notifications when you post. Boo! I hope you are completely recovered and out doing things to show us. Love love love love love all the photos and descriptions. Love you more tho. Xxoo
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Hey, Sis! Yes, I am recovered and out and about. Maybe try leaving your email again? Love you tooo!
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