Hello mates! Joyful Friday! How are you? I hope that you just’ve had an incredible week. I’m sorry for the crickets over right here this week – I solely managed to publish two posts as a result of we had been residing up our previous few days in Sevilla. One of many greatest presents to myself throughout this lengthy journey was that I pre-wrote 12 weblog posts earlier than we left. It gave me the possibility to actually unplug and revel in, and now we’re dwelling and it’s again to the routine!
I’m fairly pleased with myself as a result of for nearly the complete journey, I used to be solo parenting. The ladies and I flew throughout the ocean to Barcelona, enjoyed some days before 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 had been hopeful the timing would work out with the journey, I didn’t work out that method. 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, nevertheless it was positively a core reminiscence ladies’ journey! I nonetheless have some Spain posts on the way in which, 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!! You probably have 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 gotten 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 had been there 😉
Pollo Asado aka Rooster Man. We had pollo asado SO many occasions whereas we had been in Sevilla, because it was proper down the road from our Airbnb. That they had chickens roasting and also you simply needed to inform the man what number of you’d like, he’d get your hen, lower it up and put it right into a container, and drizzle with juice from the roasting dish. It was $11 and the BEST hen. I’m going to overlook it!
The Pilot made it! He completed up coaching and hopped on a jumpseat out to fulfill us. He obtained there simply in time for the Father’s Day celebration at Isla Mágica, which is a water park and theme park. We had been with 4 different households and all the children (and adults) beloved it.
That evening, we walked to La Cabonería, which is a bar with stay flamenco. We obtained there simply in time for the present; it was good! We loved some tinto de verano and amaaazing flamenco.
Bullfighting ring and museum. Whereas I might 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.
(dress is here // shoes are here)
Cañabota. Loved a lil Michelin star double date evening with Sam and Tony. This meal was EPIC. All the things was so recent and fantastically ready. 10/10 suggest.
(the liquid within the glass to the far proper was “water gazpacho.” It was clear however tasted precisely like gazpacho!)
My stunning buddy Sam! I’m so glad that our infants determined that they had been finest mates perpetually after they had been barely 3 years outdated.
It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves celebration. That is the place I share a few of my favourite finds from the week and across the internet. I all the time love to listen to about your faves, too, so please shout out one thing you’re loving within the feedback part beneath.
6.20 Friday Faves
Vogue + magnificence + random:
New costume discover! I grabbed this at Corte Inglés (my favourite multi-level division retailer in Spain) earlier than we left. The brand 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 had been gone, so I requested for flowers + a shade that matched my pure nails so they might develop out. The tech nailed it. That is 7 weeks of progress and you’ll solely see it for those who look carefully. From a distance, they nonetheless look wonderful.
Learn, watch, hear:
Don’t overlook to take a look at this week’s podcast episode here about why you’re not shedding weight, even for those who’re doing all of the issues.
I watched 4 motion pictures on the flight dwelling! West Facet Story (the brand new model is actually 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 the complete factor???). My eyes had been BURNING afterwards, nevertheless it was a as soon as each 10 years sort of factor lol.
Health, well being, and good eats:
Back home to my red light. It felt so good to make use of this once more and I felt an prompt power increase. (FITNESSISTA saves you $260)
Making Uncle E’s famous pasta salad for family 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 right this moment! Have an incredible weekend and I’ll see ya quickly!
xoxo
Gina
