Waking up in Palma - Mallorca - day 2

in life •  7 years ago 

I'm sitting on the little balcony of the hotel room while writing this.

The weather is already clear blue it looks it will be a warm day today.

The trip has been brilliant so far.

As you know we got this van as a rental.

And it's growing on me.


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Before meeting our friends yesterday Bianca and I had a drive around town.

Again I was struck by how comfortable this car is!

We also went to a new supermarket.

I always like going to those in a new place to check what they have.

Obviously the fish selection here is great.

Man, when I look at all the this beautiful fish I miss camping (I like to camp).

Wouldn't mind preparing this on the bbq!

Prices are also much better here than the Netherlands for fish.


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We bought all the things we needed and also a cooler bag with a few bags of ice.

Nothing beats cold water/beer in the blistering heat.

We met our friends and we drove to a beach they knew about an hour out.

I'm not the biggest fan of beaches in general but this one was very nice.

The one good thing about beaches is that you realise that 99.9% of the people on this planet do not have a perfect body that you often see in magazines.

Makes it so much easier to enjoy a nice cold one!


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We spend a good half day on the beach before driving back to Palma.

Important things had to be done.

Fabio's fiance needed to pickup her wedding dress.

We parked the car and a our first walk around town.


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We reached the wedding shop and the girls went inside and did their thing while Fabio and I had beer across the street.

When they were done we went for ice-cream.

Fabio found this ice cream place a couple of days ago and claimed it was the best for pistachio ice-cream.

According to the owner it was made with 100% pistachio nuts and therefor the colour was not green (colorised) as you so often see but more brownish.

When I look my first bite I knew Fabio was right.

This was the best ice-cream I ever had.


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By now it was 8 pm so I took our friends to their place and Bianca and I freshened up ourself in the hotel.

We went out for Tapas around 10pm.

I was surprised how busy the places still are around here at night.

While eating a family with kids entered (11pm!) for a bite.

Something like this you will never see in the Netherlands.


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At midnight we left the place and walked to the taxi place.

We said goodbye because our friends are leaving in the morning.

Bianca and I still have 3 awesome days to fill!

ps.

I send Asher a message and I'm meeting on Saturday on the other side of the island.



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Nice shots.
You are in Spain.
Quick question.
Do you mind buying wild caught or farms raised seafood ?
You can see both in US markets.

Fantastic pictures. I was thinking the van was going to be bigger, but now that I see the picture I understand. Those Germans know how to make a comfy car don't they? I am pretty reserved when it comes to seafood. I like fishing with my friend and frying what we catch, but I don't usually eat a ton when I go out. The stuff there looks amazing though.

You're living the life man !

It seems you are having great time in the beautiful city of Palma with some wonderful food...

Palma, Balearic Islands is an amazing place. Good to see you are enjoying your trip. Have a nice time and safe journey. keep shairng. Hopefully next time you will share some video of island with us. keep sharing @exyle

Mark @exyle This post looks like a @sweetsssj travel blog and I think it is exciting to see how Steemians share their Travels and Food in these kind of posts..................

Enjoying your trip and having a quality time with your friend Fabio. Their meals looks great there and I know you do enjoy the meals

Lovely meal you had there.i must say an awesome company of friends you are having there because your smile is saying you are enjoying alot.watching these delicious dishes as fish ice cream my mouth is filled with water.I totally agree 99.9%people are not as beautiful as they look in magazines or films.

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Wow what a lovely trip! This weather is perfect for this trip. You described everything with beautiful photographs that really enjoyable especially the beach and ice cream . And finally want to say both of you looking great , sweet smile as always that i like most.
Thanks to share your lovely day with us.

The one good thing about beaches is that you realise that 99.9% of the people on this planet do not have a perfect body that you often see in magazines.

Lol I like the way you look at things. I’m glad you like this car, I personally love mine. Enjoy the remaining three days!

Hey!

Cheap fish and late night family meals - you know you are in Spain!

See you on Saturday and enjoy this awesome weather 😎

Wow great,your description is so nice as I myself had visited the place.The food iteam are looking so yummy specialy ,the sanduch like dish on the beautiful plate I like very much.The icecream ,the fishes so yummy !You couple are looking gorgious ,thanks for sharing such a wonderful trip with us,enjoy....

The food looks delicious, wow, thanks for sharing =)

Ladies & gentlemen have fun swimming on the sea. But you and Bianca seems not interested it. Why you not big fan of beach? Sweet ice creams, amazing sea foods, enjoying with beer moment include everything superior.

I just love travelling and this place is still in my wish list. Enjoy the place and its beauty to the fullest and share your experience more from the place.

nice volg sir

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It sounds like a great time away so far! Let's hope you don't get 'beached' out by Saturday. I finally was able to turn fiat into steem! It took a while, there's many complex steps for a noob -- but i did it! Thanks for your encouagement. I might have paid too much in fees it was $22.95cad for $8.54 sp when it was all done. Happy Holidays!

These are great food, I would say you're Bianca are having the best of time, the store, the car and the beach keep having fun

Mark, it sounds great and I am glad you and Bianca are having such a great time!

Hi friend,how are you?you are a proud mother of a world famous steemians.Your son and your daughter in law are living a legend's life.May god blessed the happy family.

Thank you for your kind words. I am fine and I and my husband are in France for the moment. We enjoy our stay here. I hope you are fine too!

Wow really, very nice, you are really lucky.

Very Nice post..@exyle

@exyle, You spend brilliant time in Palma with Bianca and other friends. There beaches awesome to have fun & enjoy. Octopus, prawns, cuttle fish indeed tasty sea foods there. Creamy deserts increase my delicious feelings... Beer with BBQ impressive feelings under great weather condition.

I'm sitting on the little balcony of the hotel room while writing this.

Nothing conjures up holiday like that line @exyle.

I really need to get my finger out and book my next trip but it's hard to be motivated to do that when the weather is so lovely here.

Hope your day goes as nicely as yesterday did! 😊

Glad to see that you are enjoying your holiday. The pictures are beautiful,you all look happy and lively having such a great time. Your food looks amazing too especially the pistachio ice-cream...that is one treat I really like :)

Good for you. Have a great day...

Hello exyle,
I will certainly vote for you on the witness blog, but for now just enjoy yourself don't worry about a thing and be happy.

The pics are so good @exyle that now I have to have an extra lunch.

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"We reached the wedding shop and the girls went inside and did their thing while Fabio and I had beer across the street."

Lol!

Just a short synopsis of this blog:
fish, beer, ice-cream, tapas, beer.

😀

Hi Exyle. It all looks good. like you I like my food to and I will try anything. The Touran is not overly big and is a good vehicle if you like camping.

The Balearics are wonderful islands where the quality of life is very high and nature is the most important part of the holiday. However, even the food makes the difference, attention to ice cream, otherwise double work when you return to the gym,
Good vacation @exyle

I always love Mallorca...been there twice before and am sure you will have a great vacation...such an amazing place @exyle.

Some great things you spot and enjoying with friends is awesome nice day :D

Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work @exyle, you are so gorgeous boss..

great to see your mesmerizing trip in palma food looks yummy and delicious thanks for sharing your beautiful journey with us on steemit.

well you guys sure had a great time .

While liked this line the most ;)

The one good thing about beaches is that you realise that 99.9% of the people on this planet do not have a perfect body that you often see in magazines.

While hope they get to have a great wedding :)

The foods does indeed looks delicious as well !

Excellent choice of ice cream shop, it is the best in Palma.
In Spain the schedules are very relaxed, enjoy the trip.

Great adventure in there....... You are really enjoying your stay so when is your friend Fabio's wedding so as to keep my hands crossed on that to you. We need to know and as well see the happenings in here...... Regards to Bianca.

The one good thing about beaches is that you realise that 99.9% of the people on this planet do not have a perfect body that you often see in magazines.

Up there is the funniest extract I got from you today. 😂

Awesome and very impressive post. Inspired by your work. This trip has been alot fun. Fish market, icecreams and architectural sites all are present. Awesome weather too. Would loke to see more of these. Thanks for sharin.g.

Thanks for uploading. it is a seems to be a really nice place, I think i'll visit Spain once for my life.

I noticed the van! They are the best for comfy! Looks like you had an awesome time with your friends. It will be awesome to meet up with Asher on Saturday too! The seafood looks wonderful too! But I think you will find that your holiday will be too short...

seeing you @exyle enjoying there, feels good . one thing that you mentioned "Nothing beats cold water/beer in the blistering heat" this is 100% true and i have experienced it also and have a nice trip🎉🎉

with regards
Gaurav