As I mentioned in my last post , Wednesday was our last day. 1.1 wanted to go to the sea one more time. 1.2 and wandered the commercial area along the waterfront. I was glad we had the chance to do so as it had a whole different vibe from any of the other places we'd been to. It definitely was catering to the expat/foreign tourist market. However the emphasis was more on long-term dwellers and residents. The eating places were much more low-key. None of the high pressure touts like we'd experienced in Alicante or La Villajoiosa. There was a supermarket clearly oriented toward people staying longer term as were some other kinds of shops. And there was the general attitude of the sales people which was pleasant and understanding but not obsequious or pushy.
Nothing says classy expat community
The Benidorm Coast (which looks amazingly like so many other coastal towns on the Mediterranean).
EXCEPT! This Coast has 1.1
While the female contingent were dipping their toes into the Med, 1.1 was on the search for a 'Starbucks style coffee drink'
Mission accomplished
Wife and 1.1 retorted by sharing a Sangria
Our last meal in Spain was at a beach place, highly rated on Google, but clearly oriented toward the expats in terms of menu. Nonetheless, it was good and enjoyable.
Vegetarian Fajitas? 1.1 said they were good.
More Spanish Like - Garlic Shrimp and Shrimp Cocktail.
I had these and they were quite enjoyable
Wife's Lasagna.
She loves lasagna (well done). Orders it all the time. Is almost always disappointed. But this was really a pretty good rendition.
Return to Madrid - we were at the same hotel before our flight out today. They have now completely pulled down the old building and are just cleaning up the site. I feel I need to keep coming back to find out what is going up in its place?
2 comments:
All those drink pictures scream vacation to me, and I'm so glad the grandkids could come visit you!
I'd go for vegetarian fajitas!
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