I had a spendid time here and really would of liked to stay here longer! I got in early on Saturday morning and left late Sunday night. When I got there the first thing I needed was money for the bus. I got to the ATM and naturally it gives me 2 50 Euro bills. Of course I was forced to buy a coffee since the bus wouldn't take this large of bills. When I broke one of the bills, I went out to the bus stop and hopped on. This bus was really easy to navigate and got on and took it to the end where I was forced to get off. The bus drove all the way through the historic part of Palma where I originally should of gotten off but didn't since I was looking for the best spot. When we got to the last stop on the bus - I noticed it was me and this other guy. He looked to speak english and traveling alone so I started talking to him. He did speak english and was from south africa. We walked around for a little bit and talked about taking pictures for travel fun, but his hotel was in a different part of Palma and he was on his way there. While on this walk I discovered the most beautiful point of crystal clear water! I climbed the stairs down to the water and took a lot of beautiful pictures. There were some nude men down there sun bathing -- only in ESPANA! HAHA.
After this - I walked back to the bus stop which I had ventured about 20 minutes or so. By this time I was getting really hot it was about 80 by now. Just BEAUTIFUL weather, honestly couldn't of been any better. Got back on the bus and took it into the city centre and stopped when I saw the cathedral!
The cathedral was beautiful. I went inside and just stared and stared at the beautiful glass windows and it's 'spanish' feel about it. I then went into another museum that was next to it and it was a Palace of one of the Spanish King's. Very interesting!
It was then about 1pm. I was interested in trying to find where the bus stop would be so that I could go back to the airport and then catch a different bus that would take me to my hotel. Got on the other bus and told the driver in Spanish where my hotel was and he would drop me off there or at the nearest spot. Got off the bus and when I saw what looked to be my hotel - I was confused to say the least. I don't usually stay in hotels and this was really nice! I was a bit surprised that I had only paid 60 USD for this! Checked in and got into my room and it even had a balcony!!!
Immediately I got my ''swimming costume'' on and ventured outside for the pool and beach! I laid outside for bit by the pool and then got bored very easily and went back inside to fetch my camera and took a long walk along the beach! There weren't too many tourists at this time - only a few. Therefore it was quite peaceful, but very very nice!
As I started to walk back into the direction of my hotel, I started to walk along the side with the restaurants vs the sand. I was trying to scope out a place for dinner as this vacation or holiday was going to be about actualkly trying the local cuisine and more less relaxing and taking a break. As I walked by, these older men who were actually tourists from Germany called out to me as they saw my professional looking camera around my neck. They asked me to take a picture of them with my camera. I was a bit confused at the moment because I was thinking ''Why would I want a picture of these dudes on my camera?'' Then they ask if I could email them the photo later. Sure! No problem. As I take their photo - I realized then that they were from Germany. They were super friendly and interested about my travels here so they invited me for a drink so I enjoyed some Sangria! I love Sangria by the way.
After the drink a round of shots came around for me and these other 2 people who now joined our group. They were also from Germany. After these drinks they invited me for dinner. They said it was already paid for and in their hotel. Sure everyone loves a free ''good dinner''. There was endless amounts of food so I ate really well and of course drank some really good white wine from Spain.
Dinner was a hilarious time -- they were talking hilarious things in German which I could understand bits here and there. It was great. Then they told me they were going ''out''. Really -- these 4 old guys were going to go out? HAHA. So they took me to this place where the one purchased a 98 euro bottle of champagne! WOW. Then we went to this German nightclub which was really close to my hotel. Needless to say they took very good care of me and it was nice of them. I think they felt bad that I was traveling alone!!
Sunday was a less exciting day -- however I got up early to enjoy my free breakfast that was included with my hotel stay. I then went for a walk along the beach for an hour and got ready and checked out. I laid out by the pool for about 2 hours and then ventured around the beach and the little restaurants around. I wwent for coffee and cake twice and dinner and then a glass of wine all from different places. SO GOOD!
Now it's diet time starting Tuesday! Too much eating this weekend.
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