The one about the relatively three wolves

 We are doing peak central Spanish city today. Created before the motor car and coming to an uneasy cohabitation with them, we are going to do narrow streets, crammed with shops and occasionally breaking into squares of beauty, like the Plaza de la Trinidad.  We will even get a neat Candlemas Bun when we enter the Plaza de los Lobos, which will go from its green and child friendly June 25 self, back, to a harsher 2016 winter.  We will even rush through the Plaza Albert Einstein.



First we plunge into the backstreets, by the Capilla Real.  We will pass another Flamenco Show - https://www.flamencoshowgranada.com/  It has three, unworded reviews. One is five star, one four and one, one.  I like a good reply and Anne, who wrote five months ago, got one.


have we not had any reviews with your name in recent months, but we're also closed this month, so you must have made a mistake when leaving your review. I ask that you please correct it, as it negatively affects our business and there's no need for it. Thank you in advance.’


On to the Plaza de la Trinidad, which is a green oasis in a city which is no slacker in that regard.    4238 people seem to want to share their thoughts on this temple to shade and water.   A year ago Camille was impressed. ‘One word is needed : wow. If you ever come to Spain, forget about the Trevi fountain, this is the place! To blend in with the locals, come here at sunset and try throwing your right shoe over your left shoulder and make

a wish!’  Claudio has strong notions as to who can and can not enhance a travel experience.  ‘What a beautiful square, and it's even more beautiful without the hippies, since their presence had turned the square into a dump.’


Down the side streets.  I thing we may need a bun.  Panaderia Al Alba is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 3pm and gets 4.9 stars.  Mariacelia felt, three months ago, ‘I happened to pass by this street and wow! What a delicious bakery. Plus, the girl who serves is super friendly. ‘  Karlos added ‘A small bakery where the master chef prepares her delicious creations. I took two baguettes; they were delicious with grated tomato. I also tried their dessert, a kind of cardamom bun and a chocolate one. I'll be back!’



Into Wolves Square - possibly a homage to South Staffordshire [historic] finest team.  As indicated, it now has a children’s park. This was one of the great discoveries of Spain - that they like children - and a vital part of the planning regime of visits with the son in his early days. This one gets six reviews . I’m feeling Laurici’s one has not been translated well from the Portuguese.  ‘Interesting little pig.’   Francisco added ‘A small but pleasant park to visit with children. There are several swings that they'll enjoy.’  It is, apparently, missing a bench.  As always the problem of money for building but less for maintenance.  I remember a Council Leader telling me about this in the early 80s and reckoning he could only build statues.


We will wiggle and cross roads and head towards wider spaces.  Shall we pop into Hipercor? Why not.  We probably need some more socks.   Alright, I got lost and bought half a litre of Listerine for 5.50 euros instead.   Two days ago Liria said ‘I love shopping here; the attention and professionalism are evident. Their experience is clear. The cashiers are very friendly. They have such a wide variety of things that you could spend hours here 😄😄. …’


Alas we have no hours but must push on out of town.











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