Friday 27th September 2024
A
smart move to have Friday off because the itinerary for today is longer than
yesterday, if that's possible. A sleep in, lazy breakfast, some admin and already it’s 1.00 pm.
Andrew has done the research and booked a smart restaurant called 1888 for
lunch at 2.30 pm. We’ll probably be the only people there. Yes we were. An
inside table and comfortable chairs and a menu with a mix of Spanish and French
items.
We
started with a gin and tonic, just to see the theatre of the long pour and a pleasant
Albarino. The starters of anchovies on toast and carpaccio of beef were paired
with a 30 year old Olorosso sherry and another Albarino. The mains of rare
(very rare!) duck breast with toasted grains and Andrew’s sea bass worked well
with a Rioja light red. Desserts were not so inspiring, so we just has a couple
of Pedro Ximinez.
While
walking off lunch, we found a quiet square full of uni students, so sat down
for a couple of drinks before heading back home.
Having
had a good meal and some nice wines, we decided to have an Indian curry for
dinner. Alcala de Henares being a student town, of course has a Macdonald’s and
Plaki Curry restaurant. Again we were the only customers at 8.30 pm but the place
filled up by the time we left. The young waiter was a bit concerned when we
ordered Vindaloo. “It’s a bit spicy,
sir.” “It’s alright mate, were Australian. You know, good a cricket and
eating hot curries.” He smiled.
Andrew's Sea Bass
I recall having Indian in Paris with Flashy.....the Major
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