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| Convento de San Marcos in daylight |
Bob needed some rest and slept in until nine. We had coffee and a pastry and then walked to the Bernesga River behind the Parador. There is a wide walkway on both sides of the river, much greenery, and beautiful bridges.
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| Tree Sparrow with Cottonwood Fluff for a Nest |
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| White Wagtail |
It was a gorgeous day with deep blue skies and big fluffy white cumulus clouds. We walked a ways looking at mallard ducklings and a few other birds until noon when we returned to the hotel to change for Lunch!
Three months ago Bob booked a table at Cosinandos, a one-star Michelin restaurant, for lunch today at 1:30. We walked over in about ten minutes and were the first to arrive at the lovely sparely furnished room seating only about 25. They offer just a tasting menu, which we ordered with matching wines.
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| Sangria |
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| Wonderful Cod and Peas! |
We started with a glass of Sangria and a tiny chorizo sandwich, followed by a bowl of tiny cubes of cod in a pea purée wth tiny, incredibly sweet, whole peas. Then prawns
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| Great Pigeon on a Stone Plate |
in chick pea juice. The next was my favorite: pigeon three ways: pate on a cracker, pigeon and mushroom risotto and rare slices of pigeon breast. We also had skate wing with asparagus and a very flavorful beef loin with a blue cheese and sautéed endive. Dessert of pine nut cake and pineapple ice cream arrived in a cloud of dry ice steam! All in all, excellent food and wine!
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| A Happy Camper! |
We staggered home for that great Spanish custom, the siesta!
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