On Saturday, this past weekend, my and some of my friends took a trip to Nerja.. A small town on the Mediterranean Sea. We got off the bus and we were instantly surprised by the sticky and moist air that clung to our bodies- much different from the very hot and pretty dry air of Granada. Our first mission once we got off the bus- find the beach! We could see it... but the question was, which of the small winding cobblestone streets do we take?
We followed a group of other students for awhile... but ended up splitting off on our own :/ With Rick Steve's Book in hand we tried our best to orientate ourselves and GO! It was only after we realized we had gone the opposite direction than we should have and after asking 2 different people for directions that we finally were able to make it to the beach.. located under the "Balcony of Europe." It was stunning! The beach was pretty crowded, but we weren't about to go searching for another.
After making a spot for ourselves in the sand, and lathering up with sunscreen, we were ready to go in! The sand was scorching our feet so it was necessary to make a super dooper quick trip into the water. It was quite chilly at first, but so refreshing. The salt in the water glistened with the sun.. and was incredible to look at. We spent hours in the water.. jumping with waves.. floating on our backs let the waves carry us. The water was so blue and the waves were perfect. However, tide came in a little more and they got a tad bit wilder. One caught me by surprise and knocked me on my behind in the water.. wave crashing over me.. the real deal. It wouldn't have been a big deal.. but I can't really remember the last time I consciously went under water (because of my ears).. but I was totally fine. My eyes burnt for awhile from the salt.. But after a few deep breaths.. I was back and ready for more :)
Walking into the water, the ground changes from small, smooth pebbles to the finest and most delicate sand. I could've stayed in the water all day. What an immense and beautiful creation. How amazing is our God! Nothing else can explain such an incredible sight.
For lunch, Annie and I had bocadillos - sandwiches that Ana prepared and packed for us to take. Goodness she is so sweet. We feel so blessed to be living with her and learning from her.
For a snack after our long day at the beach, we tried to find a tapas place in Nerja, recommended by the infamous Rick Steves. We followed the right streets, made it to the seemingly right location according the map in the book, but "La Puntilla" was no where to be found. Possible because my book is from 2008? We don't know. Hungry and tired we wandered some more until we found Cafe 7.. the last thing we were able to see for awhile. No one else was in there.. but we were desperate haha. The waiter was English I believe.. as many people in that little city are (love the accents). He was very friendly too. I had a smoothie as did some of the girls, and we all had ham, egg and cheese sandwiches! Yummy. We hung out for awhile there.. then spent half an hour exploring the small streets of Nerja until it was time to catch the bus. Home we went and had dinner with Ana. Fried Fish, salad, melon.. and of course, pan! Deliciosa, as usual!
We went to bed with the sound of people and cars on the street below. There was a strong breeze that came in every now and again.
We're settling in quite well as it seems.. lots more to see, do and explore.
More to come..
Un abrazo
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