Hello buddies! Glad 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 revel in, and now we’re house and it’s again to the routine!
I’m fairly pleased with myself as a result of for nearly your complete journey, I used to be solo parenting. The ladies 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 in a position to be a 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 means. 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, however it 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 got 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 occasions whereas we have been in Sevilla, because it was proper down the road from our Airbnb. They’d chickens roasting and also you simply needed to inform the man what number of you’d like, he’d get your rooster, minimize it up and put it right into a container, and drizzle with juice from the roasting dish. It was $11 and the BEST rooster. I’m going to overlook it!
The Pilot made it! He completed up coaching and hopped on a jumpseat out to satisfy us. He acquired 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 all the children (and adults) cherished it.
That night time, we walked to La Cabonería, which is a bar with stay flamenco. We acquired 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’d by no means attend a bullfight, I used to be to see the museum and such an vital a part of Sevillano tradition and historical past.
(gown is right here // footwear are right here)
Cañabota. Loved a lil Michelin star double date night time with Sam and Tony. This meal was EPIC. Every thing was so recent and fantastically ready. 10/10 advocate.
(the liquid within the glass to the far proper was “water gazpacho.” It was clear however tasted precisely like gazpacho!)
My lovely pal Sam! I’m so glad that our infants determined that they have been greatest buddies eternally once 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 net. I at all times 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 may develop out. The tech nailed it. That is 7 weeks of development and you’ll solely see it if you happen to look carefully. From a distance, they nonetheless look wonderful.
Learn, watch, pay attention:
Don’t overlook to take a look at this week’s podcast episode right here about why you’re not dropping pounds, even if you happen to’re doing all of the issues.
I watched 4 motion pictures on the flight house! West Aspect 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/opinions, it was wonderful) and Pearl Harbor (are you able to imagine I’ve by no means seen your complete factor???). My eyes have been BURNING afterwards, however it was a as soon as each 10 years type of factor lol.
Health, well being, and good eats:
Again house to my pink mild. It felt so good to make use of this once more and I felt an prompt 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 steel bristles.
Making this ice cream cake asap.
Thanks a lot for stopping by the weblog immediately! Have a tremendous weekend and I’ll see ya quickly!
xoxo
Gina
