tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11900688409846017312024-03-14T05:29:58.368+00:00The Fry up InspectorFood and travel blog focusing mainly on Full English Breakfast reviews. Fry Up Inspectorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00897629969087026075noreply@blogger.comBlogger573125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-24000477637070065882020-04-24T16:14:00.001+01:002020-11-10T12:12:13.352+00:00Brix and Bones - Norwich<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When Jeff from <a href="https://www.gonzostearoom.com/">Gonzo's Tea Room</a> told me about plans to open a new breakfast and steak restaurant up on the first floor above Gonzos I was so excited. When he later told me that Tam and Ellen (formerly Olives) would be joining the team I was over the moon! Just before launching in March 2020 I was invited along to sample a breakfast showcasing what the kitchen team were capable of offering to the lucky people of Norwich. Without a doubt this was the finest breakfast I've ever had the pleasure of eating and the team at Brix and Bones were clearly so excited about the launch the following week. The launch was a huge success but Covid 19 sadly reared it's ugly head the following week closing all bars and restaurants. I decided to write a blog post on Brix and Bones to show you what to expect when it can finally re-open again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The dining area is spacious with large tables beside the windows and smaller tables in the centre. The natural light in here is incredible, an instagrammers dream! If you enjoy people watching there are excellent views of London Street down below. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sauces here are by <a href="https://www.stokessauces.co.uk/">Stokes</a> based in Suffolk. I love their sauces but the food was so damn good I can honestly say it wasn't needed. I was eating in the afternoon so decided a beer was perfectly acceptable. I went for Chewy by <a href="https://www.stokessauces.co.uk/">Redwell Brewery</a>, a wonderful passion fruit IPA.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When the breakfast arrived I was blown away by the flavours, presentation and selection of items on the plate. I always start with the tomato as it's my least favourite item on a breakfast. Not the case here though, the flavour in this slow roasted tomato was unreal! Meats are supplied by <a href="https://www.clarkesbutchery.co.uk/">Clarkes Butchers</a> in Hevingham, I loved the choice of pork sausage which worked perfectly on this breakfast. Dry cured and smoked back bacon are served here and cooked over flames, this really is the dream breakfast! The legendary <a href="https://www.fruitpig.co.uk/">Fruit Pig Company</a> supply the black pudding, certainly the best out there in my opinion. The beans are homemade and have the thick consistency I always like to see when eating beans. The mushrooms are cooked in butter for the ultimate flavour, so tasty! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The sourdough served here is exceptional and cooked over flames, it's supplied by <a href="https://www.twomagpiesbakery.co.uk/">Two Magpies Bakery</a> on Timberhill. There was also bacon fat fried slice, easily the best fried bread I've ever tasted! The beef fat hash brown and bubble & squeak were both to die for too, insane flavours and textures. Finally the eggs which you can order anyway you like, I tried scrambled which was so good I'll probably order them every time. So there we have it, the best breakfast I've ever eaten and this was before they had even officially launched.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A week later and the menu was released offering something for everyone, featuring impressive veggie and vegan options too. "Wham bam thank you Tam" is definitely the one I'll be choosing, love the name of this breakfast! Sadly with the country currently in lockdown we all need to sit tight until restaurants can re-open again. One thing is for sure though, the already strong breakfast scene in Norwich has been taken to another level by Brix and Bones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When we opened the front door this morning Lucy had returned again! She was just in time as we were heading back to Las Palmas today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We gave her some tuna and she jumped into Ella's suitcase. It was so nice to see her one last time before leaving, such a beautiful cat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We wheeled our cases down to the petrol station and handed the Airbnb keys in at the counter. Our stay in Fataga had been wonderful but now it was time to head back to Las Palmas where we would spend our final night. We grabbed a coffee and sandwich for breakfast and made our way to the bus stop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just before the bus arrived Tony from Fataga Grill walked past with his dog. It was good to be able to say goodbye and thank him for his kind welcome and great food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We caught the bus to Maspalomas and from there caught a bus to Las Palmas. First we dropped off our cases at Casa di Stella, a delightful property with a wonderful host which cost us just £27 for a one night stay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With check in complete we wandered around in search of somewhere to eat some lunch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Everywhere was so busy but we eventually found a table at a Gluten Free restaurant. Ella ordered a salad and I ordered some calamari.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Great calamari served with fried potatoes and salad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After lunch we strolled around the streets of Las Palmas. We didn't really have a plan in place, we were just spending our final day here so we were closer to the airport in the morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I forget the flavour but remember thinking I'd have one last ice cream in February before returning to Winter back in the UK.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whilst walking around Las Palmas it's always worth remembering to look up, there's some beautiful buildings to be seen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My wife went to look in an art gallery whilst I took in the sights of the Cathedral. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We shared this delicious Caprese salad and moped up the pesto with some warm bread.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then we shared some mushroom croquettes with a beer. Our time here had almost come to an end so we walked back to the hotel for some much needed sleep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The following morning..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We got to the airport in good time for our flight as bus access from Las Palmas to the airport was easy and frequent. The rooftop terrace in the departure lounge was a nice surprise. I had a final beer and the opportunity to vape before boarding the flight. Our time here had been wonderful and I'd highly recommend Gran Canaria, especially during the winter months when you can experience some glorious sunshine and longer days. I think we got particularly lucky though as temperatures during our time here were slightly higher than usual. We also got lucky by avoiding the distruption of Storm Ciara and later in February the dust storm "Calima". This was never intended to be a trip I was going to write about, just a relaxing holiday in the sun. With much of the world currently in lockdown though due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, it suddenly seemed important to remember this trip. After all, who knows if and when holidays will ever be the same again?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This morning we went for breakfast at the cafe next to the petrol station. I'd noticed the locals here ordering a tortilla sandwich so decided to try one. Served warm it tasted really good and was a decent size too. Over a coffee we decided we would spend our final day here relaxing in the village and making the most of the cottage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We took a morning stroll around Fataga seeing if there was an alleyway we hadn't yet found. The sun was beating down once again and although the evenings inland are slightly chillier the daytime temperatures feel the same as on the South coast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This cactus made us laugh!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I can highly recommend a trip to Fataga if you're visiting Gran Canaria. It's a beautiful village and so relaxing compared to the large tourist resorts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The mountainous terrain makes for breathtaking views.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These alleyways were drapped with stunning blossoms and lined with fruit trees in places.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The church of Fataga sits in a large square close to the main bus stop. There's public toilets here too as well as two shops selling local crafts and produce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Earlier today we'd booked a table for lunch at Restaurante Albaricoque as we knew the outside terrace can get very busy. We'd specified a table at the edge of the terrace which we were delighted to find was reserved when we arrived.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The perfect view with a large Cruzcampo beer in the sunshine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For lunch I decided to order the Canarian sweet suasache. It looked like black pudding to me so an easy decision.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was basically a plate of black pudding served with a sweet sauce, delicious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My wife chose the vegatable stew which she informed me tasted way better than it looked!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For dessert we shared this cake with cream. I can't for the life of me remember much else about it, tasted great though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This dessert was far more memorable, the house special Chocolate Garden. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ok, so the flower pot wasn't edible but the contents were. A rich chocolate mouse topped with crushed Oreos and a sprig of mint. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We walked our lunch off by taking another stroll around Fataga. We never tired of walking around these beautiful streets, especially in this glorious sunshine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You never had to walk very far before finding a cat sunbathing on the pavement. Talking of cats we hadn't seen Lucy for a few days now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back at the cottage we spent the afternoon relaxing. My wife read a book and I sat back in the hammock with a glass of wine, sheer bliss!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I looked out across Fataga looking so peaceful it was difficult to imagine the storms causing havoc back home by Storm Ciara. It looked like the storms would be gone by the time we returned on Tuesday though which was a huge relief.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For the third night in a row we returned to Fataga grill and sat beside the giant cow on the terrace. Tony had looked after us well so we wanted to show our support.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As it turned out though Tony was in the kitchen this evening so we didn't get to see him again FOH. He cooked us a great pizza with Caprese salad which we shared with a cold beer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Click <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2020/04/gran-canaria-adventure-day-9.html">here</a> for</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was another beautiful day in paradise and we started it with breakfast at Restaurante Albaricoque. Over a coffee we decided that today we would walk South along the G60 where we'd passed an aboriginal cemetary and camel park on the bus journey to Fataga.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We couldn't resist ordering some more of the delicious cheese and tomato on toast. I'm pretty sure the bread used here was made at the local bakery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ella took the opportunity to get her sketch book out and I updated my Instagram Stories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The walk South was fairly easy as it was downhill nearly all the way. Mountains, palm trees and blue skies made for the perfect backdrop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The uneven surfaces made it easy to loose your footing though as Ella found out. The graze was pretty bad but we carried on regardless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As luck would have it just around the next bend in the road we spotted this aloe vera farm. The shop was open to the public so we went inside to take a look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The staff welcomed us and gave us a short talk on aloe vera and it's many uses. Ella was offered to rub a large chunk of it over the graze on her leg which seemed to help.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we made our way further down the G60 it was clear to see why this area was referred to as "Valley of the thousand palms".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This morning we'd bought some fresh bread from the bakery and used up the cheese and tomatoes we'd bought for the pasta a couple of days back. We'd figured there would be nowhere to eat on this walk which turned out to be correct. We sat on a rock to eat lunch in the sunshine at Artara Necropolis, the largest aboriginal cemetary on the island.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Afterwards we explored a series of trails around Arteara Necropolis. It occupies an area of 137,570 m2 and houses 809 tomb structures, with both individual and collective burial mounds. Not many other visitors were about as it was due to close for the day fairly soon. Entrance to site is €4 and there are toilets as well as a small shop selling ice creams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Right next to the main entrance of </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Arteara Necropolis there's a tiny village. Just a few houses and nobody else seemed to be about, a beautiful place though.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we walked through the village we were greeted by this stunning cat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's a tropical garden here with a variety of fruit trees such as papaya, mango, guava etc. On the ground below we spotted a peacock scurrying around determined not to be photographed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we admired the gardens we remembered the almond cookies we'd bought at the bakery this morning. I'm pretty sure we'd bought these everyday in Fataga, they were so delicious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The camels could be found at the far end of the park. We didn't feel comfortable with the idea of riding on the camels but enjoyed seeing them close up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These mules were adorable and loved being stroked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just to the right of the palm tree you can see an incredibly tall cactus. The Camel Park are very proud of this but it took us quite a long time to track it down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The different fruits grown at the park are made into mixed fruit smoothies. These cost €3 each and they tasted incredible!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After leaving the camel park we made our way back up the steep G60 to Fataga. A well deserved rest and a glass of wine was definitely needed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Later in the evening we returned to Fataga Grill as we'd enjoyed the food here last night. Tony greeted us and we ordered some beers and a vegetable paella to share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tony kindly sent out a starter on the house whilst we waited for the paella to cook. Some cheesy garlic bread and a plate with bread, croquettes, tomato, cheese and olives. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The paella looked amazing and there was so much of it too! All made using local ingredients and the flavours were amazing, we both thoroughly enjoyed this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before we left Tony sent out some cocktails on the house. I have no idea what was in this cocktail but damn it was strong! We returned to the cottage after drinking this hoping Lucy the cat had returned, still no sign of her though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As
I opened the front door I noticed our visitor from last night was still
there waiting for us outside. We thought she may be there when we
returned so decided to try to find some cat food incase she was hungry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our plan for today was to walk North up to </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">San
Bartolome de Tirajana. The distance was about 4 miles and it should
take just under 2 hours getting us there in time for some lunch. Before
setting off we had a sandwich and coffee from the cafe next to the
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We also called by the bakery in Fataga to pick up some coconut cakes for the journey. Very tasty indeed but we preffered the almond cookies.</span><br />
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spent the first part of the journey walking along the G60 road, but at
the first opportunity we took a hiking trail. Quite steep in places but
much safer than walking along the edge of the busy main road.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The scenery along the trails was beautiful, some quite steep drops along the edge though so we had to walk carefully in places.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The trail led us back onto the G60, we were now just 1km away from </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">San Bartolome de Tirajana.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Finally the village was in sight!</span><br />
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church caught our eye on the edge of the village. It was closed but we
admired it from outside and visited the cemetary located behind the
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didn't really know which direction to go in so we just followed our noses around the village. Some beautiful houses to be
found along the way and hardly any people seemed to be about making it a
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Eventually we reached the main street with a few shops and restaurants. Definitely time for some lunch I was thinking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Most
of the other customers at this restaurant seemed to be cyclists taking a
well deserved lunch break. We had wanted to hire bikes at some point
during the trip. The flatter terrain along the coast would have appealed
more to me than the steep mountain roads though.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyway, the sun was beating down and we sat back with an ice cold beer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">True
to form my wife ordered some tomatoes which along with mushrooms and
chillies are her favourite food. She also ordered a tortilla which
arrived later, I didn't take a pic though which is unusual for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I
ordered calamari which came with a couple of Canarian potatoes and some
salad. Pretty damn tasty and and the perfect fuel needed for the trek
back down to Fataga.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The
walk back was much easier with it being downhill the entire way. Back
at the cottage my wife read on the sun lounger whilst I checked up on
news in the hammock. I'd noticed that many airlines had cancelled
flights to and from the UK this weekend due to Storm Ciara. Had we
decided to plan our trip a week later than we had it would have probably
all gone tits up. I did start to wonder about our flight back next week
but we still had 4 days on the island so I tried not to worry about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This
evening we had planned on eating at Restaurante Albaricoque with the
wonderful outside terrace. We hadn't realised it would be closed for a
private party though so another plan was needed. Our plan B was Fataga
Grill slightly further along the main street.</span><br />
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wife ordered a vegetable pizza and I went for the house lasagna with
cheesy garlic bread which was excellent. The chef here was really
friendly, his name was Tony and he was clearly very proud of his food
and enjoyed his work. We sat outside the front of the restaurant in the
warm air next to a giant plastic cow, it was quite a nice spot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before
leaving Tony gave us an aperitif on the house before leaving. Then we
ventured back to the cottage where my wife read whilst I sipped some
wine. There was no sign of Lucy the cat though and we'd bought her a tin
of sardines. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just
a quick reminder to myself for future reference. As I write this on
13/4/20 over 10000 people in the UK have now died of Coronavirus. We're
in our 4th week of restrictions with all but essential businesses
remaining closed. Some restaurants are resorting to delivery services to
survive and supermarkets have strict restrictions on the numbers that
can enter at any one time. I continue to work occasional shifts but
don't know from day to day when I'll be called upon and being outside
the house feels really risky at the moment. Today is Easter Bank Holiday
Monday but quite frankly every day feels exactly the same at the
moment.</span></div>
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woke up to a beautiful sunrise this morning visible from our balcony.
We'd packed our cases as were moving inland today for four nights to
Fataga.</span><br />
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final breakfast at the hotel and I tried to recreate the presentation
of the iconic Olives breakfast in Norwich. I know, it didn't really
work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As
we left our room I took one last look across the hotel complex. Monte
Feliz had exceded our expectations, a great hotel I'd highly recommend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We
caught a bus to Maspalomas where we would catch a bus inland to Fataga.
Finding the correct bus stop wasn't quite as straightforward as I
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is huge but with the help of Google Maps we eventually found the bus
stop we needed. Once again there wasn't a cloud in the sky and the
temperature was rapidly rising. With just 3 buses a day going to Fataga
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thankfully
the bus (No 18) arrived on time and took us on our journey along steep
twisting roads up towards Fataga. The Fataga valley is famously referred
to as "Valley of the Thousand Palms". The views of impressive cliffs,
lush palm groves and fruit trees were a wonderful sight. The steep drops
beside the edge of the roads were not for the faint hearted though!</span><br />
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bus stop was outside the petrol station in Fataga, this was perfect as
we were told to collect the keys for our accomodation from the counter
here. The owner of the petrol station kindly gave us a lift in his car, a
short distance to where we'd be staying.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The
beautiful Casita Antonio would be our home for the next four nights.
This cute stone cottage we found on Airbnb for just £33 per night. It
was set just behind Fataga and was five minutes walk to the village. The
cottage was surrounded by palm trees and a had a very generous outside
space, such a beautiful setting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Inside
was very compact but cosy with a sofa bed in the main room which also
had a small kitchen area. Further back was another room with toilet and
shower. Up on the bookshelf there were guidebooks and walking maps for
the local area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was the view from the cottage, pure paradise! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And this was the view from the hammock. I'd be spending time relaxing in this with a glass of wine everyday for sure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The
mountainous terrain surrounding Fataga was breathtaking. We hadn't
formulated a plan yet but we knew we'd be exploring the surrounding area
on foot for the next few days. Initially we had concerns about the
weather here being slightly cooler than down on the South coast.
Thankfully the heat up here was much the same though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First
we decided to explore the village, a maze of small alleyways lined with
beautiful white houses and fruit trees. Just around this area a small
dog living nearby often passed by, he can be seen featured on the mural.</span><br />
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G60 is the main road which runs through Fataga and high up into the
mountains. It's very popular with cyclists who can be seen making there
way up the steep inclines or shooting down in the opposite direction.
This pic shows Fataga from the edge of the G60 heading North.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Prickly pear cactus were everywhere. Such a beautiful sight against the blue sky!</span><br />
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a prickly pear up from the floor seemed like a good idea at the time.
Trust me it wasn't though, the tiny almost invisible glochids imbedded
themselves into my skin causing irritation for a good few hours
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back
in Fataga we discovered a couple of local craft shops. There was also a
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we explored the back streets we met a few friendly cats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was the local bakery which sold cookies, coconut cakes and bread.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The almond cookies from the bakery were incredible and cost just €1.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Restaurante Albaricoque has an outside terrace with wonderful views across Fataga.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The perfect spot to relax with a beer in the sunshine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This cheese and tomato on toast was delicious and reasonably priced too at just €2.50.</span><br />
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in the evening we decided to cook something back at the cottage with it
being in such a beautiful setting. The mini market and petrol station
shop sold very limited supplies though so our meal was a very basic
spaghetti with tomatoes topped with cheese. We also managed to find a
cheap carton of white wine for €2. This would be the only time we ate
back at the cottage, in hindsight we probably should have brought some
food supplies up from Maspalomas. In reality though I was pretty chuffed
as it meant we'd have to eat out on the rest of the nights here!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Later
in the evening a friendly cat joined us and stayed until we went to
sleep, we called her Lucy. Life in Fataga was definitely the highlight
of the trip so far. Your gut instinct is to stay by the coast but I must
say, life inland is even more beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This morning at breakfast I remembered about the fried eggs and fried bread I'd missed out on yesterday. The eggs were acceptable and the fried bread pretty good, once again the tortilla was the star of the show though. After sneakily making up some rolls for later we gathered our things for a day trip to Mogan. Luckily there were regular buses from the stop outside the hotel which would take us there direct. Along the way we passed the resorts we'd been trying to avoid, Maspalomas, Puerto Rico etc. Clearly popular resorts but the mass of hotels that stretched far back into the hills looked like my idea of hell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thankfully the picturesque port of Mogan was beautiful! We approached an information desk hoping to get a local map. It turned out the info desk was for timeshare properties further along the coast though. We endured the sales talk for just a few minutes before making our excuses and making a hasty exit. The lack of local map wasn't really necessary though as Mogan is quite small.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Something that caught my eye in Mogan was the red and white fish tiles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are also lots of cats to be found here relaxing in the sun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The town located beside the marina is really beautiful and the main reason people visit Mogan. A wonderful place to stroll and admire the gardens that adorn the walls of the houses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Walking around these streets was even better with a mint choc chip ice cream in my hand!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's also a beautiful golden beach here and beside the beach there are no end of restaurants. We hadn't come prepared for the beach though so instead we wandered around to the port area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We found a bar at the end of the port with great views across Mogan. Over a beer we took in the view and formulated a plan for the rest of the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was very tempted to go on the yellow submarine but my wife didn't fancy it. In the end I decided to give it a miss but in hindsight I wish I had gone on it. It's a 40 minute trip which takes you 20 metres deep, the cost if I remember correctly was around €30. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We stopped briefly on a bench to eat our soggy rolls we'd made back at the hotel and went to explore Canada de Los Gatos. It cost just €4 to visit this Archaeological area which provides an insight into the lifestyle of the Ancient Canarians. The site itself was quite interesting with remains of an old settlement to explore. On the way in we'd seen a sign warning of cats inside, we didn't see any though which was slightly disappointing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To be honest I found the views across Mogan to be the highlight of the site. There was a pathway high up on the hills that took you to an exit much further back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When we came out of the exit we seemed to be inside a large hotel complex. We struggled to find a way out but being lost inside here was actually pretty good. The gardens here were beautiful so we explored them for quite sometime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Eventually we came across a chapel with a pathway that led us to a gate allowing us to get back outside again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back at beach area we stopped for a cocktail. This strawberry daiquiri was incredible and the super long straw meant I could sit back and sip away without having to pick it up off the table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We ordered some Canarian potatoes to share and I'm so glad we did. This local dish is potatoes boiled in salt water and served with a chilli pepper garlic sauce, delicious! After eating this we caught the bus back to our hotel and relaxed for a while before heading out to dinner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The nearby plaza had been a lovely place to dine last night so we returned once again this evening. We started with some Sangria and decided to choose a selection of things from the menu to share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These deep fried green peppers were really bitter!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The tomato salad was great though, so much flavour in all the tomatoes we'd eaten on the island.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The pizza here was excellent, we shared a vegatable pizza which was huge. After this we returned back to the hotel and my mind was fixed on getting to Fataga in the morning. It was a small village set back in the mountains in the municipality of San Bartolome de Tirajana. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm just going to end again on something that highlights just how quickly everything in life can change. Back home on the BBC news (5th Feb) I was hearing about the first few cases of people tested positive for Coronavirus in the UK. There was also increasing concern over Storm Ciara where severe weather warnings had been issued. As I'm writing this on 7th April 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital with Coronavirus. There are now around 1.3 million confirmed cases of Coronavirus in 184 countries and more than 70.000 have died. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Click <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2020/04/gran-canaria-adventure-day-5.html">here</a> for</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We were up nice and early to check out the breakfast buffet situation. As hotel breakfasts go I was quite impressed and began filling my plate with nearly everything I could see. The highlight was the tortilla and the fact there were beans. I did notice after eating there was also a cooked to order counter offering fried eggs and fried bread. I made a mental note to further explore that tomorrow morning and ate what I had on the plate followed by some croissants and doughnuts. Before leaving we made up some filled rolls and wrapped them in serviettes for later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today we decided to walk to the nearby Sioux City Wild West theme park in San Agustin. It was about 30 minutes walk from our hotel along a long road which eventually took us into a tunnel, this guy greeted us at the other end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sioux City was built in 1971 as a film set for Take a Hard Ride and now serves as an authentic Western town to entertain its visitors. I forget how much we paid to get in but remember thinking it was reasonably priced as we left. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The main street is home to the bank, blacksmiths, general stores, jail house etc. You can go inside nearly all of these buildings but once you've checked them out the novelty soon wears off. We didn't feel the desire to revisit any particular building except the Saloon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Saloon is where you can buy a cold beer or a burger and it's also where some of the entertainment takes place, but more on that later. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are plenty of animals to visit including this adorable baby goat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just as we were starting to feel a bit bored the first show of the day began. A Horse Whisperer show which to be honest made us feel a bit uncomfortable. The horse and the guy with it went through a series of moves which constantly had us wondering how happy the horse was with doing this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not long after the horse whisperer show the main show of the day began, a bank robbery. The characters were all really convincing and the town drunk brought some humour to the show. We were pretty much mesmerised by this show for the duration as gun fights and explosions inside the bank kept us entertained.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The show also featured cattle running along the main street and ended with a guy falling off a roof as the finale. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We grabbed a beer and waited for the next show to start inside the Saloon. It started with a magic show and ended up with can can dancing on stage. The audience were asked to participate in places but we lurked safely on the balcony up above the stage. The final show of the day was line dancing, I ensured we made a hasty exit before it commenced!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back at the beach bar near the hotel we relaxed with a beer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We had a paddle in the sea but I wasn't up for going in for a swim, the water was so cold!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Later in the day we did go for a dip in the hotel pool. It was bloody cold but bearable after a few minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We didn't fancy walking too far to eat this evening so were delighted to find a plaza of restaurants a few minutes walk from the hotel. There were plenty of different restaurants to choose from here but the menus were almost identical at each place. With this in mind it was just a case of choosing the best spot to eat in the plaza. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This seemed like a good spot and a sangria was the perfect drink to start with. Our waiter was friendly but had no end of cheesy lines he clearly uses on all the customers. We laughed polietly and checked out the menu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I ordered chicken Souvlaki and chips and my wife ordered a caprese salad. The food here was pretty good but enjoying a few drinks in the plaza wearing shorts and a t shirt in February was what I enjoyed the most.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I can't for the life of me remember what this dessert was. I do recall scrapping every last bit of it out with my spoon though so it must have been good. Back at the hotel on the BBC news I noticed that a yellow warning had been issued across the UK for storm Ciara which could cause mayhem for travellers. It made me grateful that we were able to fly out here a few days ago. There was also a report of a Coronavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off the the coast of Yokohama. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm probably going to read this blog post myself in the future so just to remind myself how things were today (as I'm writing this on 4th April 2020) here's a reminder. It's been 15 days since bars, cafes and restaurants were ordered to close by the government. Everyone is being urged to stay at home, protect the NHS and saves lives. Supermarkets have social distancing measures in place and thankfully panic buying seems to have settled down. There are 1009625 confirmed cases of Coronavirus worldwide with 51737 confirmed deaths. Each day we watch the government press briefing with a glass of wine and go out for a walk, giving a wide birth to any passers by. Whenever we buy food from the supermarket we now wash all the packaging as soon as we unpack the bags. Yesterday we cancelled the hotels for our trip to Japan in May. On a positive note the sun is shining and we still have our health. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For many years I'd wanted to go away on a Winter sun holiday but had never managed to save any annual leave for the winter months to do so. This did finally happen in 2020 though so I convinced my wife we should go in search of some sunshine in February. With just 10 days available we didn't want to travel too far and eventually we opted for Gran Canaria. Unlike my other previous trips I hadn't planned to write blog posts on this trip, but a matter of weeks after returning something happened to change my mind, the global pandemic of Coronavirus. As I'm writing this nearly everything around me has come to a halt and the world seems like a very different place indeed. With nearly all aircraft grounded, 1000's dying daily and people self isolating and social distancing worldwide I've decided to document this recent trip. Firstly to keep me occupied over this difficult time but mainly to remember a wonderful holiday which was only weeks away from the world changing completely. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yesterday we'd spent the day exploring London, much of the day consisted of walking along Southbank and around Central London. Highlights included a fry up, a stack of pancakes and prosecco (at 9am!) at Polo Bar near Liverpool Street and an excellent Vietnamese dinner at Viet Food in Soho. In the evening we made our way to a Travelodge in Croydon, this would make it far easier to reach Gatwick the following morning. As it turned out the Gatwick Express wasn't running so we had to catch a bus, a slight faff but we got there eventually. The Easyjet flight was slightly delayed but we still managed to land at Las Palmas Airport on time. Return flights cost just £85.98 return, an absolute bargain!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our hotel in Las Palmas was pretty depressing inside and looked nothing like the photos shown on Booking.com. We made our way along dark corridors and finally reached our room, a dated and tired looking space with deep purple and slightly grimy walls. It was only for one night though so no big deal really and at £23 we certainly weren't expecting the Ritz. It was getting pretty late so we headed out in search of some food. Not many places seemed to be open but we did eventually find somewhere with outside seating away from passing traffic. My wife ordered a roasted vegatable dish and I went for an Iberian elbow burrito, pretty damn tasty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The following morning we woke up as the sun was rising. We didn't want to hang around the hotel longer than we needed to so we packed our cases and made a hasty exit. It has to be said though that the upper floors in the hotel had been refurbished and we'd just lucked out being on the unfurbished floor. Anyway, time to explore Las Palmas and find somewhere to eat breakfast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The beaches in Las Palmas looked quite inviting and the morning temperatures were impressive. The question I was continually asking myself before coming here was just how hot does it actually get here in February? The answer to this was a very pleasent surprise indeed as I walked along the promenade in shorts and t-shirt with suitcase in tow. It felt just like a hot summers day back home and it was not even 10am yet. I will point out at this point though that we got particularly lucky as temperatures here for the period we stayed were hotter than usual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Palm trees were something we were going to see much more of during our time here, as were the clear blue skies. I had wondered how strange it would be adapting from cold weather back home to glorious sunshine overnight. I adapted instantly though and being somewhere so hot didn't seem at all odd like I was expecting. It did make me wonder why I usually go on holiday when it's summer back in the UK though. Being somewhere this hot in February was definitely something I'd further explore again in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We'd read about a fruit market in the old town called Mercado de Vegueta, we headed there next. The market is packed full of beautifully displayed fruit and has an intimate feel as many locals flock here to do their weekly shop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The fruit juice sold here is delicious and available in a vast selection of flavours. I went for banana and mango, well worth just €2.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This modernist kiosk built in 1923 can be found in Parque San Telmo. It once sold ice cream but now it's a cafe with outside seating for visitors to the park. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bronze statues of dogs can be found guarding the square (Plaza de Santa Ana) in front of Santa Ana Cathedral. The cathedral can be found in Vegueta, the old town of Las Palmas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We admired the Cathedral from a distance but didn't go inside. Our minds were firmly fixed on breakfast and we'd be returning to Las Palmas again at the end of the trip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was in Plaza de Santa Ana where we spotted a breakfast deal in a small cafe. A filled roll, coffee and orange juice for €4.50. A reasonable deal and the palm tree lined square was a beautiful setting to enjoy a spot of breakfast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After breakfast we jumped on a bus and arrived at Monte Feliz Hotel in the Bahia Feliz area of the Island. This would be our home for the next three nights and first impressions were good! We'd chosen this area as it was on the South Coast of the island which is said to be the hottest area. This particular spot seemed to be far enough away from the bigger resorts which we were keen to avoid. Surrounding the hotel were beautiful gardens, a swimmimg pool and a private gate which lead towards a path taking you to the beach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our apartment was clean, spacious and reasonably priced at €222 for three nights. A balcony offered great views of the sunrise and the price included breakfast too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was a far cry from the hotel we'd stayed in last night, a huge relief!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A short walk through the Hotel Gardens led us to the steps down to the beach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The beach here was just as we'd been hoping for, not overcrowded and quite secluded from the other main resorts on the South coast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We sat down for a while at a beach bar with some sangria to take it all in. It definitely felt like this escape for some Winter sun had paid off, the location was stunning and the weather was even better than we'd anticipated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We decided to order some food at the beach bar. My wife is crazy about tomatoes so this tomato salad was her idea of heaven.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tomatoes are nice enough but I'm more a pizza kinda person. This wasn't the greatest pizza but it certainly hit the spot. Spicy chicken topping from what I recall and it brought on a craving for a beer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Filled up on pizza, beer and Sangria we walked along the coast towards San Agustin. Much of the journey took us along stunning beaches lined with palm trees and past this lighthouse. It was slightly less picturesque in places though as we passed huge hotels and were forced to walk through residential streets where steep steps briefly took us away from the beach. If you take a walk along this part of the coast be sure to bring a bottle of water as we didn't pass any shops on the way and it's thirsty work in this heat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feeling slightly dehydrated made us really appreciate this bar we eventually found in San Agustin. We sat back with a jug of sangria and took in the beautiful views. The food here looked really promising but we decided to eat back at the hotel later. In hindsight I regret not eating here but you live and learn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To prove my point I ordered a tuna salad which was pretty bland to be honest. In the back of my mind I was wondering what breakfast would be like in the morning. Would there be proper sausages or those pale grey hot dog sausages often found on breakfast buffets, congealed scrambled eggs or fried? We stopped by the hotel shop for crisps and chocolate to scoff back in the room and decided to call it a day. On the BBC news channel I noticed the Coronavirus situation in China was getting pretty serious and the death toll was at 361. There was also talk of a storm emerging in the North Atlantic called Ciara. Both of these stories caught my attention but as I munched on the last chunk of chocolate my mind soon drifted on what we'd be doing tomorrow. The options were visiting Sioux City or heading along the coast to Mogan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's been a while since I've posted about breakfasts so I thought I'd share my 2019 list of my four personal favourite places to go for breakfast or brunch in Norwich. These places are in alphabetical order as I can never decide on a favourite. All incredible places you really should visit in Norwich!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Artel is a great space to relax in and is dog friendly too, the menus offer good vegetarian and vegan options along side the meat dishes. Every time I've been to Artel for brunch I've chosen the fried chicken as it's exceptionally good here. The current menu features Deep fried harissa-spiced chicken, lime avocado, red pepper sauce and maple syrup on a malt waffle, superb! I also highly recommend the Fried chicken sandwich (pictured above), between the toasted brioche bun you'll find Harissa fried chicken, smashed avocado, house slaw and a fried egg. As I'm writing this though I hear Artel are about to launch a new Autumn/Winter menu. It will feature a Weekday/Saturday brunch menu and a different Sunday menu which will include an Artel fry up. I'll report back on this once the new menu has been launched.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Ber Street Kitchen has grown from strength to strength in it's first year to become an incredibly popular breakfast spot in NR1. On a recent visit I noticed how the Full English had been tweaked slightly and is now better than ever. The beans are now served on the plate due to popular demand and the breakfast also includes black pudding bon bons, these are so good! The meats served here are by <a href="http://www.swanningtonfarmtofork.co.uk/">Swannington Farm to Fork</a> and if you're lucky you may even get served a double yolk egg. The menu also features a selection of hash dishes and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. There's a garden out the back and it's dog friendly too so be sure to give them a visit if you haven't already been. I also hear they serve the best Sunday roast in Norwich!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been talking about breakfast at Olives for many years now and it's often described as the best Full English breakfast in the country! The vegetarian and vegan breakfasts here are as creative as the meat version and there's a Gluten Free breakfast on the menu too. What makes this breakfast stand out from the others is the use of streaky bacon, a homemade bubble & squeak patty and it's distinctive presentation. The cafe is dog friendly and gets very busy so my advice is to arrive early if possible. I'd also advice ordering the exceptional black and white pudding by <a href="https://www.fruitpig.co.uk/">Fruit Pig Co</a>, the best puddings out there in my opinion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was our last full day in Kastel Stari, tomorrow we'd be flying out of Split back home again. We decided to take it easy again today and just further explore the local area. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First of all breakfast though, a ham and cheese omelette. We requested butter for the bread but there wasn't any, instead we drizzled balsamic vinegar over it, delicious!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After breakfast we went for a long walk, exploring some of the back streets and alleys.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Along the back streets we passed a few tiny shops including this one selling fresh fruit. They also sold pastries so I bought one for later.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Very tempted to have a go but something else was on my mind.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I just had to eat that pastry I'd just bought, a delicious apple and blackberry strudel.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back in the town square a small market had opened.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My wife bought this cake which looked really tasty. It was actually really dry and boring though, don't you just hate a cake disappointment!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are a number of these towers to be found along the Kastel coastline.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Further along the coast in the opposite direction we noticed this funfair, it didn't look particularly appealing!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There was no sign of life here but I wasn't really feeling it anyway! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was definitely time for a much needed beer before heading back to the hotel to start packing our cases.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On the way back we passed this derelict house which had no front door, just had to take a look inside. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A lovely see view from this room!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This place had definitely been abandoned a long ago and as it was so light inside it didn't feel at all spooky.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's Ella!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We decided to have lunch before packing our cases and took in a few more sights on the way to Konoba Intrada, where we'd eaten on the first night</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I went to join Ella she had made a new friend.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Such a friendly cat who followed decided to follow us along the harbour. There seemed to be quite a lot of cats in Kastel Stari, all really friendly too.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We both loved Kastel Stari, a lovely place to relax for a few days and somewhere I'd highly recommend visiting if you get the chance. I wasn't so keen on Split though, perhaps I was just too tired to appreciate it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A final wander around the streets before heading back to get a good nights sleep. Luckily Split Airport is only 4km away and there's a regular bus service from here so getting there in the morning didn't take much effort at all.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Punk Rock Holiday Adventure in 2020 will feature Venice, Slovenia, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes and Dubrovnik</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another glorious day in paradise as we walked a few meters from our room to the restaurant outside facing the sea for a spot of breakfast.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A simple but delicious breakfast today consisting of fresh bread, cheese and tomato.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And shortly after breakfast a strawberry and blue raspberry ice cream.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our plan this morning was to spend some time in the water, the beach here gets busy quite quickly so getting here early had definitely paid off.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We considered hiring a pedalo with slide but decided not to in the end. Last time we'd hired one of these in Spain the novelty wore off really quickly.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This looked much more fun so we paid for an hour and swimmed over excitedly. I fucking hated it though, just trying to climb onto it was a complete nightmare and I cut my leg doing so. Ella definitely enjoyed it more than me, once I was on it there was no way I was getting off until it was time to swim back. I wandered around it for a bit resenting every inch of this inflatable beast. The kids seemed to love it though and didn't seem to have any real issues climbing back onto it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was much happier on dry land with an ice cold Ozujsko just watching the world go by.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As it turned out we spent hours here moving eventually onto cocktails and then back to beers. We bought so many the waiter ended up giving us a round on the house. Unlike the service we'd encountered in Split, here the locals were far more friendlier.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I chose swordfish skewers, potato wedges and ajvar. Ajvar is made using red bell peppers and it tastes incredible, it can be used as a dip, a sauce or a spread. Although since getting back from Slovenia a friend gave me a jar and I ate it in one sitting straight out of the jar, it's that good I couldn't resist.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The night ended with a slightly drunken stagger back to our room stopping for mini doughnuts on the way.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Coming soon... Day 12 </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sleeping on the night train wasn't something I thought I'd manage to do but the sound of the train clunking along the tracks was incredibly relaxing and sleep did happen! I do recall waking up to the train stopping for sometime and hearing dogs barking as guards examined underneath the train, not sure what that was all about though! The cool air blew onto my face from the open window and eventually I woke once again and pulled the curtain back to be greeted by the sun appearing over the mountains. I woke Ella up and we watched the most beautiful sunrise as we passed through mountainous terrain on the outskirts of Split.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As the Split coastline came into sight the train gathered speed again on the final descent. I would highly recommend the night train to Split, hands down the highlight of the entire trip!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With our cases stored in luggage lockers we left the station and stopped at the first cafe we saw for some breakfast. I hadn't come to Croatia to eat full English breakfasts but this morning I was really craving one. What arrived was more like a full English salad but it tasted great and certainly set us up for the day. The best part was probably the freshly squeezed orange juice, so refreshing!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The train station in Split is right outside the port and a very touristy area lined with currency exchanges and restaurants. There's a toilet along here which you can pay to use, just be aware though that the attendant will rush to check down the toilet pan as soon as you leave the cubical!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Diocletian's Palace covers about half of the old town, it was built in the 4th century, took about 10 years to construct and </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in 1979 was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It's a stunning palace that's well worth checking out, it's also incredibly touristy though with souvenir stalls everywhere. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was feeling hot and despite getting some sleep on the night train I was feeling incredibly tired. My wife went to explore a park whilst I tried to stay cool in the shade. I wasn't finding the locals to be particularly friendly, one waitress tutted and rolled her eyes as we ordered some coffees. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We probably spent no more than 5 hours in Split before we'd seen enough. We collected our luggage and caught a bus to nearby Kastel Stari where we'd be spending the next 3 nights.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kastel Stari was beautiful! Lots of stunning buildings with a network of alleyways connecting the streets together. We fell in love with this place as soon as we arrived.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We'd booked our accommodation through <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/a/?af=43720035&c=.pi0.pk12837552276_192767240144_c_12026460346&sem_position=1t1&sem_target=kwd-12026460346&location_of_interest=&location_physical=9045089&ghost=true&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-q61kqz-5AIVWp3VCh0s8wk0EAAYASAAEgKgHvD_BwE">Air BnB</a> and managed to find a lovely double room beside the sea with it's own terrace for just £30 a night.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was looking forward to sleeping in a proper bed again tonight!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The accommodation was well equipped and really quaint. For me though the best thing about this place was definitely the air con, much needed in this heat!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was time for a spot of lunch and this restaurant had been recommended by the owner of our Air BnB, so we decided to eat here.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's not often you'll see me order a salad but I was really craving one. It was actually really nice to eat something that wasn't fried for a change! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then we spotted this derelict hotel, the third one I'd come across this year. We just had to take a little look inside Hotel Palace.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We hadn't really made any plans to do anything particular during our time in Kastel Stari except relax for a few days. We pondered over whether we could manage to do this or instead end hiking up a nearby mountain as we enjoyed a beer, only time would tell!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Later that evening we ordered gnocchi and salad and enjoyed it on the waters edge underneath the moonlight, magical!</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Click <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2019/10/punk-rock-holiday-adventure-chapter-2_4.html">here</a> for Day 11</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We started the day by storing our cases in luggage lockers at the train station at a cost of just £3 for 24 hours. With our night train bound for Split departing at 22.56 we had a very long day ahead to explore Zagreb. We headed first to Dolac Market where on the top of the left stairway you can find </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Kumica Barica". </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This bronze statue is a famous symbol of older peasant women from Zagreb who sold vegetables, fruits and dairy products at Dolac market for
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dolac Market in the heart of Zagreb is an open air farmers market selling fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. It's open seven days a week from early in the morning until early afternoon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Down below you can find the indoor meat and fish market which also sells dairy products. </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The fish at Dolac is caught in the Adriatic Sea and transported to Dolac
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Close to Dolac Market you can find </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">Ban Jelačić Square, home to the famous </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">Ban Jelačić statue. My wife had gone to explore the Museum of Naive Art so I spent some time exploring the city. When I say exploring the city I kind of mean exploring places that sell food.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">First I visited a bakers for a slice of toasted bread topped with tomatoes, courgettes and cheese. Very nice indeed but I was really craving something sweet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Gulliver by </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dominik Vukovćis another piece of excellent street art I spotted in an area known as Art Park. It can be found slightly North of the Cathedral.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You wouldn't believe how long it took me to get a photo of this without somebody walking along the steps! </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This piece by Mislav Lešić’s can be found on the steps leading up to Dolac Farmers Market. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Zagreb Cathedral is the tallest building in Croatia. I didn't go inside and thinking back I can't for the life of me think why, but I did walk around the outside to admire the architecture.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was time to meet up with my wife once again who had thoroughly enjoyed her time at the Museum of Naive Art. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Radićeva ul is a street lined with restaurants and it's along here were we decided to stop for a beer and a pizza. The pizza's here were massive and the red canopies protecting us from the sun made damn sure I couldn't take a decent photo!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finding Tunel </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grič was an unexpected surprise. </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Built as a bomb shelter and promenade in 1943 the tunnel spans 350 meters underneath the historic neighborhood of </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grič.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was used as a shelter during the Croatian War of Independence and was only recently reopened to the public again in 2016. </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The cool temperature down here was such a welcome relief from the heat outside. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The <a href="https://brokenships.com/visit">Museum of Broken Relationships</a> features a collection of objects left over after a relationship ends, each with a story attached. The objects range from a toaster (taken by someones ex so they couldn't make their toast in the mornings), to </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">an axe donated by a woman who used it to chop her former lover's furniture in frustration after being left for another woman. The exhibition has travelled the world before finally settling here in Zagreb. Definitely well worth visiting but be aware it does get very busy as the museum is quite small. We had to purchase a ticket and return after twenty minutes before we could enter.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This area can be found just above Art Park, a long row of tiny bars serving cocktails and beers. An excellent spot to sit back and watch the world go by.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The next museum we visited was <a href="https://www.zagreb80.com/">Zagreb 80's Museum</a>. For the cost of 40kn you can step back in time in a space that takes you back to 1980's Yugoslavia.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">First you enter the living room where you're invited to explore every nook and cranny. We couldn't resist dressing up in the clothes we found in the wardrobes!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The kitchen reminded me so much of the kitchen I grew up with as a kid. Once again we explored every drawer and cupboard which all contained 80's kitchenware and gadgets.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My favourite area was the games room. Playing Breakout with a joystick is impossible though, it definitely requires a trackball. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I loved this drink Cockta, my wife wasn't so keen though! A really refreshing drink made using herbal extracts, it's actually made in Slovenia but is popular in Croatia too.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The couchette car had about 8 compartments containing six beds in each one, the beds were basic with just a pillow each but fairly comfortable. When we first boarded the train it was so hot we couldn't imagine how we'd ever get to sleep. As the train pulled away though two things suddenly became very apparent. The air flowed nicely through the train making the temperature much more bearable. Best of all though we had the compartment to ourselves and that's something we was not expecting at all! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Click <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2019/10/punk-rock-holiday-adventure-chapter-2_3.html">here</a> for Day 10</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Next stop Zagreb</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So Punk Rock Holiday was over for another year, being surrounded by so many incredible countries though why go home yet? From Tolmin we caught a taxi to Most na Soci station. A train then took us to Jesenice where we changed to another train that took us all the way to Zagreb. Quite a straightforward journey really but buying a ticket wasn't so easy. I'd tried numerous times over the past week to find out how to buy a train ticket to Zagreb but nobody seemed to know for sure. We managed to buy a ticket to Jesenice but on the next train the conductor could only sell us a ticket that took us as far as the Slovenian border. As it turned out we got from Tolmin to Zagreb for just €14 each.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">By mid afternoon we'd arrived in Zagreb where we'd be spending the next couple of days. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tonight we'd be staying at Apartment Red Bike in the centre of the city. A really cool apartment which cost us just £60 for the night. This place had everything you could possibly need and more, there was a kitchen, laundry room, laptop and even bowls of sweets on the tables. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the sweltering heat I decided to cool down with a lemon radler. Something we were fast becoming aware of is how cheap everything is in Croatia, your money definitely goes a long way here.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we explored the Historical Centre of Zagreb a newly wed couple passed us in this stunning car.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm guessing they had just got married at St Mark's Church. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="st">It's one of the oldest buildings in Zagreb, located on St.Mark's Square and easily recognisable by its colourful tiled roof.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not far from St Mark's Church we found a walkway with incredible views across the city. Lining it were street food vendors and cafes, this particular place caught our eye as knickers were hanging out to dry above the tables!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To be honest it was pretty touristy along here but we didn't care, it was a really nice place to stroll along and take in the views.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Something which really stood out as we made our way around Zagreb was the incredible street art. There was so much of it to be found and in this small park the walls featured paintings of famous inventors from Croatia. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">David
Schwarz, a Zagreb Jew invented the steerable metal airship.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first of many beers and Ozujsko is the main one you'll find here. A great lager and so reasonably priced too, just £3 a pint! We decided to eat and this restaurant close to the main square in the city seemed like a good place to stop. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I just had to try a cevapi, grilled seasoned minced meat sausages served with onions in a warm lepinja bread. This was so delicious and really big too, adding ajvar (a red pepper based sauce) takes it to a whole new level. Afterwards we took a slow walk back to our apartment to make the most of the comfy bed. Tomorrow we had a very long day ahead and we'd be spending the night sleeping on a train.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Click <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2019/10/punk-rock-holiday-adventure-chapter-2.html">here</a> for Day 9</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ok, so Friday had arrived and it was the final day of the festival. We'd spent each morning at the campsite bar picking up the wifi signal so my wife could work and I could update my instagram stories. The coffee vending machine had served us well all week and this morning a panini was just what was needed. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Later we walked to the beach stage area for the final time. We caught up with the Norwich crew and chatted for a couple of hours in the sunshine, making the most of this stunning location.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I forget the name of this band but can recall the singer loving to telling quite a few joke between songs. Great band whoever they were though.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm usually totally on top of buying things before they sell out but this time I failed twice. Missing out on the festival beer I could cope with but I was pretty gutted at leaving it too late to buy an early bird festival ticket costing just €90 for next years event. When we went to buy both things they had sold out completely.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Even though I'd probably never stay here in a tent (I need electricity) there was no doubt it was a stunning place to camp. Quite a few of the Norwich crew went paragliding off these mountains and absolutely loved it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This ham and cheese pie from a bakers in Tolmin was delicious and cost just €1.20. I enjoyed it on the way back to the camp site where we prepared ourselves for the final visit to the festival.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Loved the beach stage and so glad we spent much more time there this year!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The final band of the night was <a href="http://www.nofxofficialwebsite.com/">NOFX</a>. I'd seen them once before at Boomtown Fair many years ago but couldn't really remember much about that. This time though I took everything in and enjoyed the show, a great end to the night. Four nights down, just one more to go!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After such a long hike in the blazing sunshine a cold beer was definitely needed! Just as we sat down to enjoy the peace and quiet a voice could be heard beside us saying "Are you here for the festival too?" A festival visitor from Australia then announced he would join us for a beer and wait for us to leave so he could walk back down the mountain with us. Our plan of relaxing for a few hours was shattered as we politely listened to the chap talk at us for what seemed like an eternity. Whenever we talked to him his response was "yeah, yeah, yeah" as he waited for a pause so he could continue talking. He really had no interest in anything we told him! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We mentioned we were here to eat but he wasn't going anywhere. He told us he'd eaten a huge breakfast and wasn't hungry so we ordered a Cheese frika with polenta. The food arrived with an extra plate as the waitress must have thought he was eating too. He decided to have some and remarked on the food being a bit bland. I was telepathically willing him to go and finally he left, seeing him finally walk off and leave us in peace was a wonderful moment. Sadly we didn't have time to relax now though as we had a festival to get back to.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My second highlight of the festival had to be <a href="https://www.pennywisdom.com/">Pennywise</a>, a totally mesmerising set and a band I've waited a long time to see. The crowd went nuts for these guys and red flares glowed from the crowd as they made their way towards the stage.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although I prefer viewing close to the stage sometimes it's good to take a step back to see the entire event in full force, Pennywise were incredible!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New York hardcore legends <a href="https://www.sickofitall.com/">Sick of it all</a> were next on stage. We were feeling so tired by now though so after a few songs we listened to the rest of their set on the walk back to the camp site. Was gutted to have also missed Less than Jake though who were on after these guys. We heard them from the camp site and they sounded amazing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Click <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2019/09/punk-rock-holiday-adventure-chapter-2_26.html">here</a> for Day 6</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Second day of Punk Rock Holiday</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another day, another breakfast! The camp site bar had run out of paninis this morning but did have these pizza sandwiches which were rather tasty. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beside the camp site was the Tolminca river which joins the Soca river at the festival site. It looks very inviting, especially on a really hot day like today was. The reality though is that it's bloody freezing as the water flows from the surrounding snow topped mountains of the Julian Alps. This didn't stop us from paddling across to the other side though, it certainly woke me up!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We walked through the festival site where people were just beginning to surface and back out on the other side in Tolmin. I noticed a vending machine selling what appeared to be a yogurt drink. Quite refreshing I thought but it turned out to be thick strawberry yogurt. It tasted great though so I necked the entire bottle convincing myself it was a healthy decision.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was so delighted to see the Indian food stall was back again this year. The chilli chicken and noodles from here is exceptional, especially after a few beers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We arrived back at the stage just in time to catch <a href="http://grpunk.com/">Good Riddance</a> from California. A quick dash to the bar after these guys finished though as the band I was most excited to see were on next.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://frank-turner.com/">Frank Turner</a> and the Sleeping Souls! I'm a huge fan and I can remember first seeing Frank Turner play in front of about 60 people at Refreshers in Norwich many moons ago. I was glued to the entire set as was my wife, an excellent choice of songs and well received by the crowd. Towards the end Frank stage dived and continued signing as he was passed along the crowd. An absolute pleasure to see him perform at Punk Rock Holiday and my personal highlight of the entire week!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finally closing the night was a band I've always wanted to see, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedescendents/">Descendents</a> from California. The heavens may have opened but the rain certainly didn't dampen the spirit, a great end to the night! </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Click <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2019/09/punk-rock-holiday-adventure-chapter-2_89.html">here</a> for Day 5</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This morning we decided to walk to the hotel we stayed at last year as we remembered they served excellent omelettes. The walk there was breathtaking taking us along tiny paths surrounded by mountains.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ham and cheese omelette was just as good as I remember it being. It came with a basket of warm bread and a decent coffee. Last year when we were guests here we were also offered butter, jams and cheeses to accompany the bread to liven it up a bit. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After breakfast we crossed the bridge over Tolmin Gorge and made our way up the side of the mountain in search of a restaurant we'd discovered last year. It's quite a trek up a steep narrow pathway but the reward at the top and the stunning views on the way make it all worth the effort.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Click <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2019/09/punk-rock-holiday-adventure-chapter-2_24.html">here</a> for Day 4</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Seven weeks had passed since returning from Japan, a trip which in a strange kind of way seemed like it was a dream and didn't really happen. Thankfully it wasn't a dream though and you can read the Japanese Adventure <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2019/07/japanese-adventure-chapter-4-days-1-2.html">here</a> if you haven't already. Anyway, it was time for my wife and I to head to Stansted and catch a flight to Ljubljana. August had arrived and Punk Rock Holiday festival would be starting in Tolmin in a few days time. The journey to Ljubljana involved a slightly delayed Easyjet flight and a Full English at Wetherspoons. I don't recall ever flying from Stansted and not having a Full English! Why Wetherspoons and why four eggs you may be wondering? Wetherspoons is the only place at Stansted that offers a breakfast with includes toast and I swapped my tomatoes for my wife's eggs as she's vegan.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Having circled Ljubljana airport four times waiting for a thunder storm to pass we finally landed and caught a bus from the airport to the city. The bus driver like all bus drivers we've encountered in Slovenia was a right miserable git, shouting and snapping at passengers boarding the bus for no apparent reason. To be fair though the majority of Norwich First bus drivers are pretty miserable most the time too. We were spending the night at a place called Lina Rooms, not far from the station. £41 bought us a double room with a shared bathroom, I think we were staying in an annex built on to someones house, it was perfectly acceptable though. Just before arriving at the hotel the wheel on my case collapsed which was a tad annoying, luckily it was still possible to glide it using the remaining three wheels though. I made a mental note to never buy a case with four tiny wheels on again (two large wheels are best) and we made our way into the city centre.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Finally it was time to relax! Fetiche Bar located on the banks of the Ljubljanica river seemed like the perfect spot to enjoy a beer and a bite to eat. This Bevog beer is local and the name was really familiar, it's a really nice IPA lager. It wasn't until I arrived at the festival in a few days time when I remembered that Bevog make a special beer just for Punk Rock Holiday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The speciality at Fetiche Bar seemed to be sourdough pizza and damn it was good! My wife ordered the vegan pizza with corn dough base, it was topped with sunflower seeds, spinach, cashew nut cheese, pine nuts, lemon peel and olive oil. I dithered over the pizza menu for ages but finally settled on the ham and cheese. The light sourdough base was incredible, generously topped with Fior de latte, ham, Hollandaise sauce and pistachios. After this we wandered along the banks of the Ljubljanica slowly making our way back to towards the hotel.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This illuminated sign displaying messages and patterns using water had us mesmerised outside Osaka station for quite sometime!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The next thing I ticked off my list was the 100 yen 7-Eleven corn dog served with ketchup and mustard. I can't believe I waited over 3 weeks to buy one of these.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finally the sun was shining so we got to explore Dontonburi properly at last. To be honest though beyond the bright signage it is just an over priced tourist hotspot, still worth a look though.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The last thing I ate in Japan was this onigiri, the trip was finally over...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This had been my favourite trip to Japan so far, I just loved staying on those islands and living the island life! It seemed strange not having a JR Pass and rushing around on Shinkansen, I think that slowed down the pace slightly though. On this trip I realised it's not all about where you visit in Japan, it's just about being in Japan and embracing it's culture.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I didn't really touch on airline food on this trip as it was pretty standard. I will mention this burger and chips I received on the way home though, not quite what I was expecting when I chose the beef option!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our plan for the morning was to visit Osaka Expo Park located North of the city. First we caught a train to Senri Chuo and then we transferred to a monorail to </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bampakukinenkoen Station.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A bridge from the station took us across the highway and into the park. </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Osaka Expo Park is a massive park and recreational facility that was created on the site of the 1970 Japan World Exposition. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 65 metre high Tower of the Sun greeted us as we entered the park. </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">On the front of the tower you can see red lightning flashes and two faces. The face
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The pavilion is an original building from the 1970 Exposition and is
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The place I'm Talking about is Izakaya Toyo!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The owner and chef Toyo San specialises in blowtorched tuna cheeks. He started cooking the tuna this way many years ago as it meant he could serve his customers quicker. In one hand he blowtorches the tuna cheeks and the other hand he dips into ice cold water and then turns the tuna over. He chooses this method as using tongs would tear the tuna cheeks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I ordered the blowtorched tuna cheeks and raw tuna sushi. The Izakaya is standing room only and once somebody takes your order you help yourself to a drink from the ice box.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The raw tuna was a beautiful deep ruby colour and so incredibly fresh. From where I stood to eat it I was able to watch the legendary Chef Toyo in action.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tuna cheeks are transformed into a sort of tataki stir fry, toasted, glazed with ponzu and tossed with a thicket of spring onions.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This was the most delicious thing I'd eaten on the entire trip! If you're visiting Osaka you simply must visit Izakaya Toyo to see him in action and experience some of the best street food on the planet! If you haven't seen the Street Food episode yet then look it up right away on Netflix. The story of Toyo San and how he managed to open his Izakaya is a sad tale but shows just how determination and passion for food can pay off.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After leaving the Izakaya I stopped for a sake at Family Mart before meeting up with Ella who had gone in search of fabrics near Osaka station.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eventually I located her in a shopping mall fabric shop where she was waiting for her fabric order to arrive.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When we first arrived in Osaka 3 weeks ago Dontonburi was a bit hellish to explore due to lack of sleep. Today we decided to properly explore it but another spanner was thrown in the works to stop this from happening.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A Doutor egg and ham salad toasted sandwich and an iced coffee was my breakfast preference this morning. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My favourites were definitely the horse mackerel and the shrimp.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anpanman chocolate biscuits kept us going until we finally reached Osaka.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The room was traditional Japnaese style with tatami mats and futons.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 103 metre high </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tsūtenkaku Tower is the centrepiece of Sinsekai, there's an observation deck at the top. The tower was opened in 1956 to replace the original tower which once stood here, it was severely damaged by fire in 1943.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We bought a beer from 7-Eleven and sat down to take everything in. It's a fascinating area with so much to see.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I decided to buy some takoyaki from one of the many places serving it. The lady warned me they would be hot and even after leaving them to cool for five minutes I still got a huge shock as I popped one in my mouth. These things really hold their heat!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The rainbow toast was a beautiful sight but the sweet tasting cheese inside I'm not so sure about.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Afterwards Ella went to explore a Daiso store across the street. I waited for her whilst sipping a beer on a wall, the perfect opportunity to people watch whilst watching the sunset.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The beer I bought from </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">Don Quijote for just 88 yen!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We couldn't leave </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Shinsekai without seeing it at night time!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It had taken me three weeks to finally get around to buying a 100 yen sausage from the 7-Eleven hot counter. These are delicious and come with a sachet of ketchup and mustard.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can usually always find somewhere serving breakfast close to a train station in Japan and Kurashiki was no exception. We spotted this small coffee shop in a small mall directly underneath the station.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It had been here since 1980 and judging by the decor I'm pretty certain not much had changed in 39 years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The breakfast set here consisted of coffee, buttered fruit loaf and eggs. Not the greatest breakfast but it only set us back 400 yen each.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some very cute Milky biscuits!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Having looked up a few places to visit we hit the streets of Kurashiki again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My first port of call was Denim Street for a blue bubblegum ice cream, loved it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next we looked up the Japanese Toy Museum which was also home to the Dogs Museum.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back on the edge of the Historical Quarter I found a shop selling a selection of kushiage. I tried this deep fried breaded horse mackerel (costing 80 yen) and it was so good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As my wife sketched some scenes beside the canal I just stood taking it all in, what a beautiful spot this was!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Later that evening we drank plum wine over ice on the roof terrace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was craving sausages all day so was delighted to find some in the supermarket.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Click <a href="https://fryupsgoodornot.blogspot.com/2019/07/japanese-adventure-chapter-4-day-21.html">here</a> for </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Day 21</span></b></span></div>
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