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Cafe Hopping Down in the Town (Pics)

18 years ago

Well I wasn't really eating and drinking at every one but had a myriad of things to do Tuesday downtown which involved passing through the central plaza. What a great way to destress because I was really up tight about getting all my errands done on time, but when I walked through this peaceful place I felt myself unwinding. The tall palms and Indian rubber trees gave beautiful shade and I felt myself relaxing as I saw people lounging on benches, sipping coffee under parasols and heard children laughing as they chased pigeons.

The air was fresh and cool although a warm day was predicted.

Restaurants were setting up their tables for the midday dinner and adding finishing touches to the outdoor blackboard menus. I sometimes forget how pleasant it is to take a morning stroll around this lovely plaza. And I managed to finish my errands in record time.

Main cafe in Plaza del Charco

Plaza del Charco (It means Puddle Square...because seawater used to collect here in high tides.)

The main Plaza Cafe seen from another angle

With newspaper kiosks bordering the square, it's a custom to buy the day's paper then take a coffee with a sweet bun

at one of the many tables while reading the news.

Two views of one of the many cute and inexpensive cafes around the plaza and waterfront area.

SharonCb

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Gina_W
18 years ago
Thanks Sharon. By the way, are there any Americans who live in your town?

Reminds me, we should have another thread about posting pictures from people's local walks, shopping, daily activities etc. That was fun last time. I'll post it.
canarybird01
Original Author
18 years ago
Gina as far as I know there aren't many American living here on a permanent basis. Problem is the residence permits for non-Spanish people. If one is not a European national whose country is a member of the European Union, it's difficult to get a fulltime residence permit. If one has a work permit or is married to a European then a residence is easier to acquire. Otherwise non Europeans are allowed to stay in the country for only 6 months at a time.

I love the idea of posting pictures of our local scenery and daily activities! Of course I will contribute and will try to add some travel pics of airport, hotel, food along the way. Good idea.

SharonCb
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mitchdesj
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what a wonderful stroll you had, it's lovely ; good idea Gina about the pic thread, I've been oblivious to my new area I live in and it's nice enough to photograph then share.

( note to self: dust off camera and charge batteries)
wizardnm
18 years ago
Sharon, I never get over the beauty of all of the pictures you post. Thank You!!

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annie1992
18 years ago
It's just as beautiful as always there, Sharon, I love to see a piece of your world, so different than the one I'm used to.

Daily pictures, huh? So you want that one of me chasing the new chickens around, trying to get them to go outside in their new pen. They don't like it outside, they're....well....chicken. LOL

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Gina_W
18 years ago
Yes Annie - that's exactly what I want - "slice-of-life"! You can throw another one in of cute Elery too, while you're at it!
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18 years ago
Sharon -- so lovely. What a nice day to start a day, sitting in a cafe with the newspaper, coffee and sweet bun.

I have been thinking about posting pictures from my commute home. I drive past some really lovely spots with beautiful old homes, sheep, goats and horses in fields and also a field of black angus cattle. What's unusual about this is that it's the suburbs, not the country.

Slice of life? I have some interesting pictures from my colonoscopy this morning, but I think you don't want to see those. FYI, I am completely healthy.

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