We set out after our FREE breakfast at the hostel...Looking over city maps while eating, we decided our destination of the day would be El Museo Picasso.
The construction in the daylight was more dangerous, but at least it is light enough to see!
After another look at the map,
we see the "river" we need to cross.
It is something of a controlled wash, with a grassy area in the middle. This waterway flows out to the Mediterranean Sea.
A visit to Málaga was part of an awakening journey taken by the legendary Fairy Tales author, Hans Christian Andersen.
From a busy commercial street, we look to see an old structure that definitely stands out.
We approach to investigate...
It is something of a controlled wash, with a grassy area in the middle. This waterway flows out to the Mediterranean Sea.
A visit to Málaga was part of an awakening journey taken by the legendary Fairy Tales author, Hans Christian Andersen.
From a busy commercial street, we look to see an old structure that definitely stands out.
We approach to investigate...
A church...from it's size and placement in an open square, it is probably an important site. There are 3 cafes surrounding the building, but the prices are geared toward someone other than us. We keep moving...
There are small, unmarked, dark alleys everywhere. It is tough to choose...we select one and find interesting stencils!
Exiting the closed, quiet alley on the other side, into a bustling courtyard full of people. A sort of gathering is taking place at the church.
We dodge the people to find an empty outdoor table at a Cafe Central. We order Cruz Campo cervezas and paella with shrimp.
*Paella is a rice dish from Valencia, Spain that possibly has origins in the times of the Moorish (Muslim) rulers*
Retreat under white umbrellas
and a building-sized Picasso work.
Linguists believe that the word paella comes from the name of the pan it is made in - the Latin term patella, a flat plate on which offerings were made to the Gods.
Interested in sampling more local flavors, we visit a bottle shop behind the restaurant, and purchase a bottle of Artemi ron meil (honey rum) for later...
Bottles shaped like matadors and bulls.
Classic images from the region.
Wandering around, it is apparent the city is not very large - We happen upon the earlier church again, but from another side!
The front of the church
was gated, but we were able
to see the details
on this side.
Also, there is an entrance on this side requiring a fee to enter. We go in to see what is there, taking photos at the same time...we are quickly told to refrain.
Outside again and around the back of the church, we find a different sort of place...a well-kept garden!
Beauty among weeds...After a cool break in the hedges,
we continue our explorations through the city.
We reach our first destination of the day:
El Museo Picasso!
...no photos allowed. The large collection showcases a broad ranging exhibit from all periods of Picasso's career.
The museum is a new addition to Málaga
We reach our first destination of the day:
El Museo Picasso!
...no photos allowed. The large collection showcases a broad ranging exhibit from all periods of Picasso's career.The museum is a new addition to Málaga
honoring the city's role as the artist's birthplace.
On the edge of the old town are the ruins of
a Roman amphitheater.
Through old town to return home, ghosts of condemned buildings are still visible from the sidewalk.
Re-crossing the dry riverbed wash, we see people playing futball.
For dinner, we self-cater...
our new stand-by:
Iberian salami, sliced cheese, water, beers, bread, and potato crisps. Relax watching
a Jacques Cousteau documentary,
and enjoy the delicious Artemi ron miel.
Artemi!
Very sweet nectar...
dangerous stuff!
Stifling air requires an open window.
Hear zee Germans tourists conversing
in the showers and their rooms.
Mosquitoes bite
any uncovered flesh available...
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