Friday, March 27, 2009

Seaside Digs


Tom felt like he had died and went to heaven when we visited Cadaques, a small whitewashed fishing village. It was dubbed the "St. Tropez of Spain" in the 1960s. A laid-back lifestyle appealed to him as he marveled at deep blue water and a bright shimmering sun from our room's balcony.

Salvador Dali, one of Spain's famous artists, had a workshop and home near Cadaques. We learned from our tour that the home was made from fisherman's huts structured into a labyrinth. Intellectuals and artists have often chosen the coastal town for inspiration.


Casino Coffeehouse, the local place to be, served a most creative little cup of brew. "Cremat" a rum/coffee drink with sugar sprinkled on top served flambe style. It was one of those flavors that sticks on the taste buds and clears out your sinuses for a few days. Thank you, but I think one of these bombs is enough! (Have to be daring and try these things!)