Friday, 19 December 2014

Going downtown with my hat in my hand

We sally forth for the famous "Patio and Palace" tour-sounds dull, right? Turns out to be far from it-our guide Martines is a mine of fascinating knowledge.
Ancient door demonstrating 2 pairs of really fine knockers-the top knockers are for for your horsey people


Cars use these streets!





 Visit house of Mallorcan, dodgy oligarch, maybe formerly richest man in the world, Juan March.
Palma cathedral view

Rodin sculpture-fairly armless

18thC nativity porcelaine figures purchased from royal family by Senior March


Following tour we settle in for some hot chocolate in recommended  Xocolateria.
Not Gaudi

Enseimada

Discover small market where I purchase 100gms of finest, acorn fed,black pig jamon-will now need to put off retirement by 2 years.
This turns out to be so delicious that I am considering smuggling back a whole leg inside one of my body cavities.
Dinner is at the (?aptly) named Can Cera Gastro Bar-will keep you updated.
The new Frank(with a fine pair of knockers)

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