One Way Ticket

The blue door is the entrance to the apartment. This apartment is in the central district, which is a UNESCO world heritage area. 

Our legs have been challenged as we continue to negotiate cobblestone streets and steep walking. 

Every shop front is interesting. Sardine shops abound the sardines in the Minado are cheap. Some specialties sardine shops are quite expensive. 

I am eating a cheap delicious sardine cake. 

This bookstore was on Louise’s must see list. We had to stand in line and pay eight euros to get in as it is also a popular architectural gem. This is the bookstore where JK Rowling was inspired to write the Harry Potter series. 

Garbage disposal has been a learning curve as the host Carlos was not explicit. With streets to narrow for garbage trucks and most building space above ground level apartments collection points are at accessible locations and if you don’t know what you are looking for it is a problem. Dah, figured it out day three. 

The garbage collection system on larger streets where recycling is possible seemed very workable with each truck picking up specific colored containers, even the gray ones had colored markings on top which specified what type of debris belonged inside. 

Today we have researched tourist activities. The first few days here have been focused on getting situated with groceries, the neighborhood and not getting lost. Tonight we will experience fado.  Our apartment is very comfortable. Louise is holding a hop on hop off bus touring brochure. The passes we bought are good for 48 hours once the QR code is activated. Walking tours are included and also a night ride .