Hello pals! Completely satisfied Friday! How are you? I hope that you simply’ve had a tremendous week. I’m sorry for the crickets over right here this week – I solely managed to publish two posts as a result of we have been residing up our previous few days in Sevilla. One of many largest presents to myself throughout this lengthy journey was that I pre-wrote 12 weblog posts earlier than we left. It gave me the prospect to really unplug and luxuriate in, and now we’re dwelling and it’s again to the routine!
I’m fairly pleased with myself as a result of for nearly your entire journey, I used to be solo parenting. The women and I flew throughout the ocean to Barcelona, loved some days earlier than our cruise and after our cruise there, did the Disney cruise, flew right down to Sevilla, spent 4+ weeks there, and the Pilot was capable of be part of us for the previous few days.
He was ending up coaching since he headed again to the airways, and whereas we have been hopeful the timing would work out with the journey, I didn’t work out that approach. Since he was going to be gone anyway, the ladies and I went for it and I’m so so glad we did. They’re older now which makes issues simpler, but it surely was undoubtedly a core reminiscence women’ journey! I nonetheless have some Spain posts on the best way, together with a few of my suggestions, Airbnb recipes, how I journey with zero jet lag, Barcelona’s gluten-free meals tour, and the meals, so keep tuned for these!! When you’ve got any questions for upcoming posts, please lmk!
Within the meantime, I’m right here in a hoodie from the copius air-con (bless it) and snuggling with Miasey. I’d love to listen to what you’ve been up and what you’ve gotten happening this weekend!
Some pics from our final week:
An unimaginable dinner at Petra. This spot wins for my favourite tortilla, and I attempted a LOT of them whereas we have been there 😉
Pollo Asado aka Rooster Man. We had pollo asado SO many instances whereas we have been in Sevilla, because it was proper down the road from our Airbnb. That they had chickens roasting and also you simply needed to inform the man what number of you’d like, he’d get your hen, lower it up and put it right into a container, and drizzle with juice from the roasting dish. It was $11 and the BEST hen. I’m going to overlook it!
The Pilot made it! He completed up coaching and hopped on a jumpseat out to fulfill us. He bought there simply in time for the Father’s Day celebration at Isla Mágica, which is a water park and theme park. We have been with 4 different households and the entire children (and adults) cherished it.
That evening, we walked to La Cabonería, which is a bar with stay flamenco. We bought there simply in time for the present; it was excellent! We loved some tinto de verano and amaaazing flamenco.
Bullfighting ring and museum. Whereas I might by no means attend a bullfight, I used to be to see the museum and such an necessary a part of Sevillano tradition and historical past.
(gown is right here // footwear are right here)
Cañabota. Loved a lil Michelin star double date evening with Sam and Tony. This meal was EPIC. All the things was so recent and fantastically ready. 10/10 suggest.
(the liquid within the glass to the far proper was “water gazpacho.” It was clear however tasted precisely like gazpacho!)
My stunning good friend Sam! I’m so glad that our infants determined that they have been greatest pals eternally after they have been barely 3 years previous.
It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves occasion. That is the place I share a few of my favourite finds from the week and across the internet. I all the time love to listen to about your faves, too, so please shout out one thing you’re loving within the feedback part under.
6.20 Friday Faves
Style + magnificence + random:
New gown discover! I grabbed this at Corte Inglés (my favourite multi-level division retailer in Spain) earlier than we left. The model is Maksu.
Giving a spherical of applause to my pre-Spain manicure. I used to be decided for them to be zero upkeep whereas we have been gone, so I requested for flowers + a shade that matched my pure nails so they might develop out. The tech nailed it. That is 7 weeks of development and you’ll solely see it for those who look intently. From a distance, they nonetheless look positive.
Learn, watch, pay attention:
Don’t overlook to take a look at this week’s podcast episode right here about why you’re not shedding pounds, even for those who’re doing all of the issues.
I watched 4 films on the flight dwelling! West Facet Story (the brand new model is absolutely above and past from the appearing, costumes, choreography, casting), new Father of the Bride (tremendous cute and enjoyable), new Snow White (I really feel like regardless of the unhealthy press/critiques, it was positive) and Pearl Harbor (are you able to consider I’ve by no means seen your entire factor???). My eyes have been BURNING afterwards, but it surely was a as soon as each 10 years sort of factor lol.
Health, well being, and good eats:
Again dwelling to my crimson gentle. It felt so good to make use of this once more and I felt an instantaneous vitality increase. (FITNESSISTA saves you $260)
Making Uncle E’s well-known pasta salad for household dinner tomorrow.
Ordered this grill brush because it doesn’t have any metallic bristles.
Making this ice cream cake asap.
Thanks a lot for stopping by the weblog in the present day! Have a tremendous weekend and I’ll see ya quickly!
xoxo
Gina
