After 8 full days of walking, meeting new people and sightseeing across Spain, I arrived in Sevilla and listened to what my body and mind were telling me and decided to take a day off from all the traveling. (Funny how I needed a break from my vacation... #firstworldproblems) I asked the concierge at my hostel for directions on how to get to Cádiz, a small port town in Andalucia about an hour away from Sevilla.
In Cádiz... After an indulgent meal of a dozen or so langostinos and a glass of wine, I bought a few sandwiches to go at Cervecería 100 Montaditos, a gigantic bottle of water, and walked to the beach. To my surprise, there were quite a few Spanish girls at the beach by themselves enjoying the sun, rinsing off in the Atlantic when it got hot, and never worrying about tan lines as they shoved their cumbersome bikini tops in their bags the second they found the perfect spot to lay their towels. I finally learned how to properly enjoy the beach that day. Exhilarating.
Cádiz was completely unplanned but absolutely necessary as it allowed for me to reflect on what I had accomplished and recharge for what was ahead. This day was unexpectedly one of the most memorable and special days in Spain.
looks so beautiful there! sounds like it was a nice relaxing day :)
ReplyDeleteGoodstuff sk! Love how you get adventurous and know how to just do your own thing. Hope your vacay in spain allowed you to brush up on your spanish as much as you had hoped. The break sounded like just what the doctor ordered and langoustine & wine sounda diviiiine. Hope all is well sweets!
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Xoxox
Diana
Really great shot in the first photo btw. Love how you capturedvthe tall palm trees, the colorful buildings, and ppl sitting by the resto.
ReplyDeleteCame across your blog again and I was throughly occupied for awhile.
ReplyDeleteReading about your adventures and life as a career woman really fascinates me.
Almost like you live in a different world than I.
Kinda makes me get out there and start up my career too.
But, oh wait, I have a little toddler grasping onto my leg.
Guess I will have to live my dreams thru your blog...for now.
I still plan on getting out there as soon as this little one gets into school.
But thanks for writing, because people like me really do enjoy your every words and
thoughts.
Allows me to look at life thru different lens and gives me new perspective on things
I would have never thought of.
Oh and some fashion help as well.
Thanks for another great read my dear!
Miss you and when you get a chance to visit Chicago,
I am always available.
Your number 1 fan and SK fanatic,
Sarah