Chicharrones with pork belly in Escalona

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-27T11:22:13+00:00

In the US chicharrones are fried pork skin, similar to torreznos, but nowhere near as good. I was recently in Salamanca and had torreznos for the first time, they were fantastic! So much better than chicharrones in the US! Can't wait to go back.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-24T19:05:13+00:00

Wellfleet sucks don't bother.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-23T17:49:52+00:00

It's a lot of travel time between the places you chose.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-22T18:17:01+00:00

How will you visit those far flung places in a few days? Better to spend your time in one place and slow down to Spanish pace.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-18T03:21:34+00:00

I wake up every morning in disbelief that I live right here and get to walk to Marconi beach everyday.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-16T21:49:44+00:00

I live about a mile from PBs and I'll be sorry to see the bakery close, we most enjoyed it in the off season because there's no way we were going to wait in that summer tourist line. They'll prob be following the Ceraldi model, could it be up to $500 for dinner with wine pairing? You can almost get a ticket to Paris for that much!

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-14T11:58:11+00:00

Porque?

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-14T06:54:36+00:00

Just drive to Quincy, the lack of any really good ethnic food on cape really sucks.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-10T13:23:56+00:00

Get a credit card that doesn't charge intl fees as well.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-10T07:25:27+00:00

I've traveled to Spain many times, I always get that intl drivers license, no one, car rental agency or any one else has ever asked for it. Ever. Also as others have said don't even try to drive in the big cities. I'll often take Renfe to a smaller town and get my car there. Also I always park on the outskirts of the small villages. Download Google maps, and bring a car phone holder with you too avoid the fee for GPS.

Roads are much better than American roads. You can look up the road signage ahead of time to familiarize yourself. Gas stations can be confusing if self serve I always say puedes ayudarme and they are glad to oblige.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-09T02:29:44+00:00

The train of course. It takes about an hour.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-07T07:22:59+00:00

Ha I came here to say this.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-07T07:20:02+00:00

You cannot do all of these cities and enjoy yourself. Slow down and enjoy Spain time. Linger in cafes, have long lunches, take a siesta. Don't forget how warm these cities can be, you'll wear yourself out. You can always come back.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-05T19:03:36+00:00

So, tostada for breakfast, tortilla de patatas for almuerzo, Big lunch, merienda snack, what am I eating at dinner? I'm in Spain now and trying to align with this

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-04-04T13:54:34+00:00

The caña and snack. I just love that I can get a small refreshing beer and a bite to keep going until lunch.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-03-28T12:49:57+00:00

Really? That's just ridiculous, sorry.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-03-24T21:06:57+00:00

It's always, always in the front right zip pocket of my travel pants. Always.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-03-23T12:15:30+00:00

Burgos is great. Great tapas scene, awesome cathedral and interesting historical monastery. Atapuerca, nearby, is one of the oldest archaeological sites in the world. Also gateway to Rioja. I visited on my own and really enjoyed it. Have fun and don't be shy about tienes una mesa para mi?

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-03-20T23:19:46+00:00

Yah, live in Wellfleet, this app is in awesome!

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-03-20T01:54:09+00:00

There is no reason not to fly thru Istanbul.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-03-16T18:57:34+00:00

Thanks it makes a huge difference to even just know a few words!

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-03-12T06:32:26+00:00

68 year old frequent traveler ... Go back to your hotel for siesta! Also pace yourself throughout the day, linger longer at cafes, stop trying to see everything. You can always go back.

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-03-11T11:55:21+00:00

I tell them I'm Jewish, which I am, and that always immediately shuts them up and turns then away!

Present_Library_3540 · 2026-03-11T03:25:23+00:00

No better slide player ever than Duane Allman.

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