I had read about the manger scenes in located in Diputacion de Malaga and wanted to visit. I took the bus and I kept wondering why aren't we there yet. We finally hit the end of the line I talked to him and apparently it was the opposite direction. He took pity on me and allowed me to remain on the bus. When we finally arrived I saw that if I went the right direction I would have been there in 10 minutes. I found the place after a short walk. I went in and was totally amazed at the scenes. I had walked in on the middle of the "story" and it was quite dark in there. The lights finally come on highlighting the story. It was beautiful and I stayed through 3 "stories" to enjoy and also take photos.When the lights go on each area gets a sort of spotlight , I found it fascinating the work that must have gone into
each one and then the time
to set it up, plus its free.
I then decided to head to Torremolinos which is where I stayed on my first trip to Spain. I thought I remembered th way to the beach via this down hill walk past many shops but took the wrong path. I came across some who built a huge castle in the sand talked to him awhile he was from the Czech Republic. I then walked the beach area and came to a spot where quite a few cats were hanging out. There were people feeding them. I was getting quite hungry as it was late in day so I wound up having a pasta. I headed back town and looked around the Christmas market then headed back to Malaga.
My friend Laurie had visited this town so I decided to check it out. I managed to get a bus to Nerja and then I walked into town saw a sign for Balcony de Europe and headed that way. I loved walking and looking at white washed houses. I found my way to the sea a nice slow walk. I finally arrived and looked around the town it was early so not too crowded and some places just opening. I headed to the water for my first view and it was beautiful as I gazed down. I saw a statue of a man loved how it looked it was of King Alfonso. I then visited the nearby church. I took a walk further to the sea.
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| King Alfonso |
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| such colors |
I decided to look for a bit of a snack and I walked into a little restaurant and had the best cup of hot cocoa and a churo. I walked back to the bus stop and actually thought of going to another town but decided against it. I caught the bus back to Malaga and stopped at the hotel for a few moments rest and then decided to walk back into town. I enjoyed seeing more of the lights.
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| good ole Santa |
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| Parish El Salvador |
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| Three Kings costume |
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so yummy
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shopping Mall Santa
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