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Forum: Europe
Apr 24th, 2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

Maribel, thank you for the warm welcome… I...

Maribel, thank you for the warm welcome…
I walked by Casa Dani….lineups in all locations. Not for me. So many other eateries around here.
Thx for mentioning Goya and Chagall, both are on my “ list”...
Forum: Europe
Apr 24th, 2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

“ECI on the Castellana at Nuevos Ministerios is...

“ECI on the Castellana at Nuevos Ministerios is equally amazing”

Today I was further north to see Muro de Berlin at Funadcion Canal.
It is a good exhibit .
On the was back I decided to stop at...
Forum: Europe
Apr 19th, 2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

Thanks, noon (and later) works for me !

Thanks, noon (and later) works for me !
Forum: Europe
Apr 19th, 2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

thank you very much for the link. I love those...

thank you very much for the link.
I love those kinds of establishments .
San Miguel is too crowded and , even if I am one🙂 , too touristy.
Mercado de la Paz is minutes from the hotel I stay at...
Forum: Europe
Apr 19th, 2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

Thank you for the list. Much appreciated . I...

Thank you for the list. Much appreciated . I suspect many posters prefer eating at informal restaurants and gastro bars . Me included, especially when traveling alone.
Forum: Europe
Apr 18th, 2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

zebec, Like eks, I prefer the elegant...

zebec,

Like eks, I prefer the elegant Eixample, ( Bay/Bloor is my hood 😀 in TO) , but we also stayed in other parts of Barcelona .
Gracia neighbourhood is much more appealing to me than...
Forum: Europe
Apr 17th, 2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

One that I avoid using is “en absoluto”, easily...

One that I avoid using is “en absoluto”, easily confused with our use of “absolutely” ( implying “ yes”).
”En absoluto" usually carries a negative meaning, as if we had said "absolutely not".”
Forum: Europe
Apr 17th, 2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

Maribel and eks, thanks. Spanish, like any...

Maribel and eks, thanks.
Spanish, like any language , presents a number of possible “ traps” for the learner.
From correct choice of ser / ester or por/ para , to seldom used in English, but ...
Forum: Europe
Apr 17th, 2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

Maribel, I am still not sure if comida or...

Maribel,
I am still not sure if comida or almuerzo is the correct word to use when asking for a table at lunch time.
My Spanish teachers have all been from Mexico or further south. As you know,...
Forum: Europe
Apr 15th, 2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

Muy amable , Maribel. Thank very much.🇪🇸

Muy amable , Maribel.
Thank very much.🇪🇸
Forum: Europe
Apr 15th, 2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

Like everyone here, I have enjoyed the thread....

Like everyone here, I have enjoyed the thread. Interesting and informative. And fun .
Thank you eks and Maribel.

The French said it “À chacun son goût “ , I like “ sobre gustos no hay nada...
Forum: Europe
Apr 8th, 2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

😺🍷

😺🍷
Forum: Europe
Apr 8th, 2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

Eks, It was nice to see your photo and put a face...

Eks, It was nice to see your photo and put a face to the screen name (and those great food adventures).
Encantada de conoserla!

Last May a friend and I had dinner on the Orfila’s lovely terrace....
Forum: Europe
Apr 6th, 2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

This from El Pais:Anatomía de Lagasca 99: ricos...

This from El Pais:Anatomía de Lagasca 99: ricos latinoamericanos, sociedades opacas y el alquiler más caro de MadridLa comunidad de 44 propietarios del edificio más exclusivo de la ciudad, la mitad...
Forum: Europe
Apr 6th, 2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

“I'd be careful here, Maribel--you might...

“I'd be careful here, Maribel--you might instigate a bidding war between myself and Danon!!!”
Ojalá ! 😼
Forum: Europe
Apr 6th, 2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

I also wondered where the homes of the “rich and...

I also wondered where the homes of the “rich and famous “ are located in Madrid.
For me ,
one of those top floor apartments in Salamanca would do 😁.

A few times when I gave a tip to the taxi...
Forum: Europe
Apr 1st, 2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

“Many, many tears were shed because these...

“Many, many tears were shed because these processions hadn't been suspended since 2011.”

I am not sure if it was the same year (2011 ) or the same procession , but I remember how upset the TV...
Forum: Europe
Mar 25th, 2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

“The DISTRITO de SALAMANCA is district 4, and it...

“The DISTRITO de SALAMANCA is district 4, and it sits across the avenue, the Paseo de Recoletos, to the EAST, the avenue separates the two districts and the district of Salamanca is composed of 6...
Forum: Europe
Mar 4th, 2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

🙂

🙂
Forum: Europe
Mar 4th, 2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

Due to one health issue, I have to limit my food...

Due to one health issue, I have to limit my food choices ( which is a “ punishment “ when in Spain.)
Fortunately I can have gambas al ajillo , just the way you said!
Forum: Europe
Mar 4th, 2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

A fellow Canadian from TO here, it is 11C today...

A fellow Canadian from TO here,
it is 11C today (50F) and sunny. We are so pleased although aware it will not last.
Some years ago we were skiing north of the city. - in April.
Forum: Europe
Mar 3rd, 2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 29,944
Posted By danon

eks..I follow and often envy your adventures..🇪🇸

eks..I follow and often envy your adventures..🇪🇸
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