We slept in again (9 am) and then ventured out to do some errands and planning. We were hoping to go to Africa for the day tomorrow (How many people can say that?) The problem is that we are relatively remote in Ronda. The best ferry service to Tangiers, Morocco is from Tarifa, Spain (about 35 minutes). Ronda is about 120 km from Tarifa, but involves a 1.5 hour train ride to Algeciras and then a connection to Tarifa by bus for about 30 minutes. The trains and connections would necessitate an overnight in Algeciras (thereby also losing a day of our journey). We stopped at a travel agent to see if there were any tours from Ronda but to no avail. We asked a taxi how much it would be to take us to Tarifa and it ended up being about 200 Euros round trip - a small price to pay to see Africa for the day!
We then took some laundry to the laundromat and left our clothes there to be washed and folded - that is what you do here I guess. We then went and toured the Bull Ring - the first in Spain. It was very interesting but thankfully the bull fights only take place in September.
It was time for lunch. I thought a nice little cafe by a quiet square. Jan decided that it was the day to conquer her fear of heights and by extension mine as well. She decided that we would eat at a restaurant hanging on the side of the cliff/gorge with a great view of the New Bridge. We were shown to the best seat in the house on a corner of the terrace with both of us hanging on for dear life! For most people this would have been spectacular - I barely remember what I ate. At one point, Jan asked if we could move and they said no! What? As I noted to Jan, I would not even stand at the rail which our table was against for 5 seconds, never mind a one hour meal. I think I had a salad and spaghetti. I do know that I had a beer. Jan knew I was in trouble when she asked if I wanted to try her chicken and I flat out refused. I don't recall this. Anyway, I think Jan accomplished her task (kinda) and I certainly did not. As we left the restaurant, every muscle in my body had melded into one gigantic tensed muscle. We then went to the quiet square and had a coffee and beer to relax. It was wonderful - there were flamenco guitar players and it was so serene - just what I was originally looking for.
We picked up laundry and had a gelato and are going to bed. Tomorrow - AFRICA!
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| Dining on the Side of Cliff! |
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| Bull Ring |
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