Yesterday, I was the first person at the archivo. At 7:55, I was five minutes early, so I had to sit on a bench to wait before they would let me in. Thus, I'm taking it a little slower this morning!
Another reason I'm moving a little slowly is because 6:30 in the morning seems to come so soon ... but especially when we've been out acting like Sevillanos the night before. Instead of taking a nap when I got home yesterday, I tidied up, and wrote, and read. Then, we had Dr. Francis over for oloroso (a type of dry Spanish sherry) and olives so he could look at my transcription thus far. THEN we headed out for tapas and vino tinto. We had some type of chicken and potato dish, a pork dish with huge roasted garlic cloves, and a special tapas: a small biscuit with sausage and a beautiful quail egg resting in the center. It was all delicious!!
But sigh. That lack of nap in the afternoon left me really sleepy this morning.
I guess I'll have to resort to a cafe solo this morning (black espresso in a small cup). At 11, we all troop out of the archivo and go to the little cafe next door for "onces" ... coffee and a snack. Some people bring their own sandwiches or fruit, and others order a croissant or tostado with tomate (flat toasted roll with chopped tomatoes on top). I love the orange juice, which is fresh-squeezed and warm. Today, however, I think I need coffee!!
I'll post some photos later.
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3 comments:
At least you've gotten over the urge to turn vegan!
...and don't forget about the egg, toast, coffee and fruit your husband served this morning...
Karen it sounds like you have things well under control with the exception of the siesta. When in Sevilla... Please have a cafe con leche for me, I have been craving one for days.
Sandie
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