For the last 18 months or so, we've been homebound - meaning both to our house and to our country. That's hard for two travelers who routinely count the pins on the map. It's time to go further afield, so from the end of December through early February, we're going on an adventure. For six weeks, we'll be exploring like we've never explored before...COVID be damned.
We arrive in Madrid (serving as our gateway city) and then grab a flight to Berlin to celebrate New Year's Eve with friends, in one of our favorite bars, The Biererei. We'll be in this huge city for a week wandering museums, eating schnitzel, and drinking great German beers before returning to Madrid.
Back in Madrid, we'll spend a week trekking the city. We've been here before but it's been several years. A majestic city, Madrid offers fabulous architecture, exceptional cuisine, world class art museums, sparkling nightlife, and loads of culture. I can't wait to order up some tapas and a big glass of Rioja wine (Me gustería tomar tapas y una copa grande de vino tinto).
Our next stop is Valencia - where Paella is the local dish. This will be our first time here, and top of our to do list - a paella tasting. The rich, silky saffron-loaded rice dish is a national treasure, but Valencia is the source. We'll stay here a week enjoying the modern architecture and exhibits, the huge beach, warmer Mediterranean weather, more museums, and more paella (did I mention the paella?).
Our final stop will be Córdoba, where we'll spend three weeks in a VRBO - basically on our own. Oh, we have friends about 30 minutes away, but I totally intend to shop by myself at the local market, get to know the neighborhood, and be immersed in the language and culture. I've always dreamed of living in Spain - here's my chance to try it out!
By the time we get back home, we will have been gone for 42 days - our longest trip ever. And I know I'll be much, much richer for it.
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