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The beautiful medieval Prague comes close to being my favorite city in Europe, although I really do not have favorites because I like all the cities I have been to for different reasons as they are all diverse. Everything was amazing I explored old town, the Jewish quarter, the little quarter and of course Charles bridge and the area of the Prague Castle.
The history is very interesting with quirky little facts about each building; however, I only discovered a few stories as it would be impossible to hear the entire history of Prague in 4 days. I had a very great time walking round especially because it is not so easy to get lost in this city relative to previous cities on my trip. I heard about a vegetarian restaurant called "Clear Head" (English translation) which was amazing!!! For the first time in Europe I felt like I was eating in a restaurant back home with salads that actually contain vegetables in them (and not only iceberg lettuce) vegetarian entrees, and great freshly squeezed juices. I ate there every night I was in Prague and for the first time I felt like I was receiving nutrition from the food I ate. Oh, the glass of vanilla soy milk was amazing as I actually forgot what soy milk taste like (it had only been 6-7 weeks).
Throughout my stay I took 2 day trips to nearby towns to check out other castles. The first trip was to Kunta Hora to see the church with human bones from around 40, 000 people on display. I know it sounds morbid but this church did such a beautiful job displaying the bones, creating designs hanging from the ceiling, including a chandelier. There was a detailed display of the crest of Prague made from the human bones as well as rooms with pyramids of bones stacked to the ceiling. Sculls were displayed on pillars which surrounded the crypt where the most important and rich corpses lay. Like I said it seems morbid but when you are there you cant help but think how beautiful it is.
The other day trip was to Karlstein were a beautiful "fairy tale" castle is among a forest and along a small river. It was so beautiful and relaxing to enjoy the views from the castle walls and walk around the forest for awhile. I wish I would have been able to plan my day better so I could have stayed there longer but a couple events lead to me having a later start to my day than planned.
I joined a couple of people I met from the hostel to a nearby club called Mecca and danced until 3:30 in the morning. It had a great ambiance with really good techno music in one room and pop music with a techno twist in another. It was really fun as this was the first dance club I went to Europe. This resulted in me waking up a little later than planed.
The other event which delayed me was being sold a ticket to the wrong destination. I went to the ticket office the morning before with my Euro rail timetable with the train departing from Praha and going to Krakow, Poland by night train circled. I also stated (in English) I needed a train from Praha to Krakow, Poland for the next day but apparently I was sold a ticket to Frankfurt, Germany instead. I don't get it! I could not have spelled it out for her any more than I did. I told her verbally were I needed to go and also showed her on paper with the time and destination circled. I did not notice the ticket was wrong until the next morning so the ticket office would only reimburse me 50% of my ticket. I was so frustrated because they were so unhelpful even though it was the mistake of the agent who sold me the ticket and when I asked for a manger they kept telling me to go upstairs but the manager (who is supposed to be available 24/7) conveniently wasn't. I dealt with the situation for an hour but when the manager was not to be found I gave in taking the 50% refund so I could reserve my train to Poland and catch the next train to Karstein. It was such a mess and what I believe to be a scam to screw travelers over and receive more money. If that is not the case then there are agents working for the train station who do not have half a brain cause I could not have spelled it out any clearer where I needed to go than I did.
Well, my stay in Prague was amazing and I could have stayed longer to stroll around the parks and gardens some more but I am now off to Poland as I am getting close to the end of my Euro trip.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Pecs, Hungary
Unfortunately, Earthdance (the international festival for peace) was not what I was expecting as the event was very different than back home in Laytonville. I was under the impression the event was from Fri to Sun with camping and since I did not have camping gear I decided to arrive on Saturday so I would only have to worry about my sleeping situation for one night.
I arrived around noon and the event was still being set up as it was not going to start until 6 in the evening and was going to end 5-6 in the morning on Sunday. This made me grateful I did not show up on Friday evening. I could tell by the set up the event was going to be small and it was weird cause I felt as if I was in a mini theme park as there was little kids rides everywhere. The site was very beautiful though as it was in the Forest up in the hills of Pecs so I decided to try to wait it out and stay for the event until it got very cold and started raining. All I had was a small sweater so I figured it was probably not a good idea for me to risk staying for the event.
The zoo was nearby so I walked around looking at small selection of animals there until the next bus came to go back to the train station. I changed my reservation and left on the next train to Budapest so i could catch the night train to Prague. I figured I would rather spend an extra day in Prague than be wet and cold for an event that I did not know what to expect. I did enjoy the beautiful scenic train ride though as Hungary consists mainly of rural plains and hills. I also enjoyed the beautiful Forest of Pecs even if I only spent a couple of hours there.
I arrived around noon and the event was still being set up as it was not going to start until 6 in the evening and was going to end 5-6 in the morning on Sunday. This made me grateful I did not show up on Friday evening. I could tell by the set up the event was going to be small and it was weird cause I felt as if I was in a mini theme park as there was little kids rides everywhere. The site was very beautiful though as it was in the Forest up in the hills of Pecs so I decided to try to wait it out and stay for the event until it got very cold and started raining. All I had was a small sweater so I figured it was probably not a good idea for me to risk staying for the event.
The zoo was nearby so I walked around looking at small selection of animals there until the next bus came to go back to the train station. I changed my reservation and left on the next train to Budapest so i could catch the night train to Prague. I figured I would rather spend an extra day in Prague than be wet and cold for an event that I did not know what to expect. I did enjoy the beautiful scenic train ride though as Hungary consists mainly of rural plains and hills. I also enjoyed the beautiful Forest of Pecs even if I only spent a couple of hours there.
Budapest, Hungary
Hungary was such a beautiful and relaxing country. Outside the main cities the landscape is full of rolling hills and grassy plains. I think the train rides trough this country have been my favorite as far as seeing the beautiful nature of Europe.
The city of Budapest was amazing and very relaxing. I treated myself to a hotel in the country side of Buda, on the outskirts of the city in order to get away from the urban and hostel environment. It was great as I needed to rejuvenate for my remaining travels. I have become pretty exhausted from all the site seeing and city life especially since I have always lived on the outskirts of the city, having little experience figuring out city transportation and the environment in general.
For my birthday I enjoyed the healing mineral waters of the natural thermal baths as well as the sauna and a deep tissue massage. This was followed by a stroll through the park as I was waiting for my bus tour of the city to start. The tour was great as it took us to all the main sites including a brief historical overview of Budapest and had 3 stops 2 of which were in the castle district and had panoramic views of the city and river. The castles were so beautiful! I met a couple on the tour and throughout our conversations I had mentioned it was my birthday so after the tour they invited me out to dinner with them as a birthday treat. It was really nice to have some company for my birthday as we talked over dinner for hours and they sang happy birthday to me. I then bought a bottle of Hungarian wine and relaxed at the hotel for the rest of the evening.
The next day I explored the beautiful paths of the castle district some more, catching the sunset but unfortunately most my day was wasted exploring the city center looking for a post office and standing in lines to mail some souvenirs home. I could not believe how expensive the mail system is in Hungary. Everything else is relatively cheap, except the postal services.
On my last day I went to another thermal bath to enjoy the relaxation of the mineral spas, saunas and another massage. I also enjoyed walking through 2 caves which were over a million years old but have been in formation for an estimation of 40 million years as the sea use to cover the country. On the sea floors many shells and water life became fossilized. As tectonic plates formed and the sea levels dropped through millions of years caves began to form through the the underground thermal springs. It was so amazing walking through learning about how the caves and minerals were formed and seeing calcite and gypsum in formation. There was also a cave climbing tour which would have taken me through the passage ways inaccessible by the walking tours but unfortunately I did not have boots so I could not go on it. Oh well, it will give me something to look forward to on my return to Budapest.
Overall, this city was amazing and I spent most my time relaxing in the parks and at the hotel as it was so remote and peaceful with a goldfish pond and a mini waterfall in the back yard . It gave me time to reflect on my trip and life in general as well as catching up on some writing in my journal.
The city of Budapest was amazing and very relaxing. I treated myself to a hotel in the country side of Buda, on the outskirts of the city in order to get away from the urban and hostel environment. It was great as I needed to rejuvenate for my remaining travels. I have become pretty exhausted from all the site seeing and city life especially since I have always lived on the outskirts of the city, having little experience figuring out city transportation and the environment in general.
For my birthday I enjoyed the healing mineral waters of the natural thermal baths as well as the sauna and a deep tissue massage. This was followed by a stroll through the park as I was waiting for my bus tour of the city to start. The tour was great as it took us to all the main sites including a brief historical overview of Budapest and had 3 stops 2 of which were in the castle district and had panoramic views of the city and river. The castles were so beautiful! I met a couple on the tour and throughout our conversations I had mentioned it was my birthday so after the tour they invited me out to dinner with them as a birthday treat. It was really nice to have some company for my birthday as we talked over dinner for hours and they sang happy birthday to me. I then bought a bottle of Hungarian wine and relaxed at the hotel for the rest of the evening.
The next day I explored the beautiful paths of the castle district some more, catching the sunset but unfortunately most my day was wasted exploring the city center looking for a post office and standing in lines to mail some souvenirs home. I could not believe how expensive the mail system is in Hungary. Everything else is relatively cheap, except the postal services.
On my last day I went to another thermal bath to enjoy the relaxation of the mineral spas, saunas and another massage. I also enjoyed walking through 2 caves which were over a million years old but have been in formation for an estimation of 40 million years as the sea use to cover the country. On the sea floors many shells and water life became fossilized. As tectonic plates formed and the sea levels dropped through millions of years caves began to form through the the underground thermal springs. It was so amazing walking through learning about how the caves and minerals were formed and seeing calcite and gypsum in formation. There was also a cave climbing tour which would have taken me through the passage ways inaccessible by the walking tours but unfortunately I did not have boots so I could not go on it. Oh well, it will give me something to look forward to on my return to Budapest.
Overall, this city was amazing and I spent most my time relaxing in the parks and at the hotel as it was so remote and peaceful with a goldfish pond and a mini waterfall in the back yard . It gave me time to reflect on my trip and life in general as well as catching up on some writing in my journal.
Venice, Italy
Unfortunately, I only spent a day in Venice as I scheduled a night train to Budapest so I could arrive there in time for my birthday. This little island of Italy was so beautiful but very expensive so it was probably good I did not pay for accomodation. Since I was limited on time I did not do much site seeing as far as going into museums, churches and so on but I strolled through a mini park to relax and enjoy the scenery as well as a few of the many bridges with beautiful views of the canals and city. I ate some great pizza for lunch followed by some souviner shoppping. I also bought a boat pass for the day so I could enjoy the views of the city by boat, managing to catch the beautiful sun set. I will definately have to explore this city again in the future.
Rome, Italy (Roma)
I really enjoyed my stay in Rome as it is a very beautiful city. I was so amazed walking around the ancient ruins of the coliseum, monuments and churches. The Pantheon is very beautiful but it was not what I was expecting as the temple built for all the gods is now devoted to Christianity. There was not one picture in the building representing ancient Roman beliefs; however, it is still very beautiful as a Christian church.
The coliseum was amazing! It was as if I was feeling the energy of the millions of Romans who met there as I toured the ruins of the ancient structure. I also walked around another nearby area of ruins, some other plazas with monuments and threw a coin into the Trevy Fountain to ensure my return to Rome (it is believed that if you toss a coin over your right shoulder with your back facing the fountain you will return to Rome).
I met so many cool people from the hostel and was surprised as this was the first time I had been around so many Americans. The hostel was very small with only 20 travelers. We had many great times as we went out to dinner and went site seeing together. We even planned a day trip to the ancient ruins of Pompei, the city which was discovered and unburied from being preserved as it was covered in Ash nearly a 1000 years ago when Mount Vesuvius erupted in the first century. We happened to catch "La Notte Biance˝ which occurs one night a year and is translated as white night. On this night the whole city is a party as stays open all night long. It was packed with so many people that it took forever to get anywhere and we all felt like a massive crowd herding through the streets. It was good times as music was planning everywhere and the museums were even free and open until midnight. There was an area with beautiful lights all over the ground that changed colors and a moving concert on a portable stage which was going down one of the main streets and had a gigantic, mechanic praying mantus on it which was controlled by a woman sitting in the mouth. There was also staff and poi dancers spinning equipment that set off sparklers. That was very wild and I have to shop around for some to expand my fire dancing equipment.
Unfortunately I missed the Vatican as it closed early on Saturday and I arrived 20 minutes to late. I think I will try to plan a day trip back to Rome at the end of my trip so I can see Vatican City and St. Peters. I would also like to return to Napels so I can explore that town a little, return to Pompei to hike Mount Vesuvius and explore the Amalfi Coast. I just did not have enough time in Italy but I did not want to stay too much longer since I wanted to spend my birthday relaxing in Budapest before heading to Pecs for Earthdance. Italy is fairly close to Germany though which is the country my flight departs from to return to the US so I think if I plan correctly, I may be able to return to Italy for another couple of days.
The coliseum was amazing! It was as if I was feeling the energy of the millions of Romans who met there as I toured the ruins of the ancient structure. I also walked around another nearby area of ruins, some other plazas with monuments and threw a coin into the Trevy Fountain to ensure my return to Rome (it is believed that if you toss a coin over your right shoulder with your back facing the fountain you will return to Rome).
I met so many cool people from the hostel and was surprised as this was the first time I had been around so many Americans. The hostel was very small with only 20 travelers. We had many great times as we went out to dinner and went site seeing together. We even planned a day trip to the ancient ruins of Pompei, the city which was discovered and unburied from being preserved as it was covered in Ash nearly a 1000 years ago when Mount Vesuvius erupted in the first century. We happened to catch "La Notte Biance˝ which occurs one night a year and is translated as white night. On this night the whole city is a party as stays open all night long. It was packed with so many people that it took forever to get anywhere and we all felt like a massive crowd herding through the streets. It was good times as music was planning everywhere and the museums were even free and open until midnight. There was an area with beautiful lights all over the ground that changed colors and a moving concert on a portable stage which was going down one of the main streets and had a gigantic, mechanic praying mantus on it which was controlled by a woman sitting in the mouth. There was also staff and poi dancers spinning equipment that set off sparklers. That was very wild and I have to shop around for some to expand my fire dancing equipment.
Unfortunately I missed the Vatican as it closed early on Saturday and I arrived 20 minutes to late. I think I will try to plan a day trip back to Rome at the end of my trip so I can see Vatican City and St. Peters. I would also like to return to Napels so I can explore that town a little, return to Pompei to hike Mount Vesuvius and explore the Amalfi Coast. I just did not have enough time in Italy but I did not want to stay too much longer since I wanted to spend my birthday relaxing in Budapest before heading to Pecs for Earthdance. Italy is fairly close to Germany though which is the country my flight departs from to return to the US so I think if I plan correctly, I may be able to return to Italy for another couple of days.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Florence, Italy
Italy is a beautiful country, especially throughout the Tuscany area. I had a very good time in Florence and mostly due to the great people I met at the hostel I was staying at. It was so comfortable and the staff were so great I felt like I was at home rather than a hostel. I have especially been enjoying the cappuccinos throughout Italy and it is so great waking up with a solid Italian breakfast waiting for you and amazing cappuccinos. I do not think I will ever be able to order a cappuccino in America again. There is no comparison.
Florence is very beautiful with gardens on the outskirts of the center and churches every
where. I climbed the dome of the Duomo which consisted of over 460 steps to overlook the city of Florence. It was very beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed the fresh air. I also went to the Museo de Academia which contains Michelangelo's David Statue and beautiful art from many artists.
On my last day in Florence I decided to take a day tour through the country side of Tuscany which was a 40 minute drive from the center of Florence. This tour was the highlight of my Euro trip as I learned how to ride a horse and went horseback ridding for two hours through rolling hills, fields, vine yards, sunflower fields and the woods. It was so amazing as I have always wanted to go horseback ridding. The horse I rode was so beautiful and her name was Nadir. After the ridding we took a break for some freshly picked grapes and drinks (I had cappuccino of course) before visiting a medieval castle from the 13th century for lunch and wine tasting.
Before heading to the castle we stopped at a vine yard to walk around and enjoy the view of the castle from a distance for pictures, taste some of the finest grapes in the world and enjoy the fragrance from the herbs naturally growing such as lavender, rosemary, sage and bay leaf.
The lunch was so great and I can honestly say it was the best Italian food I have ever had. We started off with bread and extra virgin olive oil from the olive trees in Tuscany followed by salad, a sampler plate of 3 different pastas and dessert. All throughout the meal we were brought 4 different Tuscany wines to taste, one of them which was claimed to be the best wine in the world. I know I have not had much experience in wine tasting but it was amazing and lives up it its reputation.
We were giving some time to walk around, enjoy the view of the country side and take pictures before heading back to Florence where I caught my train to Rome.
Florence is very beautiful with gardens on the outskirts of the center and churches every
where. I climbed the dome of the Duomo which consisted of over 460 steps to overlook the city of Florence. It was very beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed the fresh air. I also went to the Museo de Academia which contains Michelangelo's David Statue and beautiful art from many artists.
On my last day in Florence I decided to take a day tour through the country side of Tuscany which was a 40 minute drive from the center of Florence. This tour was the highlight of my Euro trip as I learned how to ride a horse and went horseback ridding for two hours through rolling hills, fields, vine yards, sunflower fields and the woods. It was so amazing as I have always wanted to go horseback ridding. The horse I rode was so beautiful and her name was Nadir. After the ridding we took a break for some freshly picked grapes and drinks (I had cappuccino of course) before visiting a medieval castle from the 13th century for lunch and wine tasting.
Before heading to the castle we stopped at a vine yard to walk around and enjoy the view of the castle from a distance for pictures, taste some of the finest grapes in the world and enjoy the fragrance from the herbs naturally growing such as lavender, rosemary, sage and bay leaf.
The lunch was so great and I can honestly say it was the best Italian food I have ever had. We started off with bread and extra virgin olive oil from the olive trees in Tuscany followed by salad, a sampler plate of 3 different pastas and dessert. All throughout the meal we were brought 4 different Tuscany wines to taste, one of them which was claimed to be the best wine in the world. I know I have not had much experience in wine tasting but it was amazing and lives up it its reputation.
We were giving some time to walk around, enjoy the view of the country side and take pictures before heading back to Florence where I caught my train to Rome.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Barcelona, Spain
I decided I should stop off in Madrid again on my way up to Barcelona to visit the beautiful Parque del Retiro and Real Jardin Botanico (park and botanical gardens) for half a day. This gave me the opportunity to replace some of the pictures that I unfortunately lost when my camera was lost/stolen. I also found an international book store where I could find traveling books in English. Unfortunately, I was not able to replace the Lonely Planet guide I brought with me called Europe on a Shoestring; however, I did find another traveling book through a different publisher which will work just as well. It is not as detailed but much smaller and contains colored pictures which is always beneficial.
From Madrid, I took the night train to Barcelona where I stayed at a great hostile and meet some really cool people from Australia and London. We had great times as one of the guys we were hanging out with was from Barcelona so he knew the cool spots to take us.
Ramblas Street (the main street in Barcelona) was so much fun and full of entertainment as people dressed up in costumes and musicians played instruments for money. The street is full of shops, cafes, tourists and people trying to sell you souvenirs and cervesas (beer). It did get a little crazy at night as you can not walk down this street or sit and eat without being harassed by those selling stuff or belligerently drunk homeless people. None the less this is a great street, especially during the day.
The beach was very nice and relaxing as I treated myself to a 20 minute massage and laid out in the sun. Unfortunately, I got a bad sunburn on my legs but I was able to find some aloe vera which helped clear it up within a couple of days and alleviated the pain. There were also jelly fish warnings so we could not really go swimming. I even saw one as I briefly went in to get myself wet and to feel the Mediterranean water but I got out right away to avoid being stung.
I went to the Picasso museum which was very interesting as I know a lot more about Picasso's life and was able to see his progress as an artist though his first sketches in his youth to the well known pieces and everything in between. I was slightly disappointed that The Old Man Playing Guitar was not on display since it is my favorite painting from him but there was so much to see that my disappointed went away.
The Gothic Quarter was very interesting with a beautiful Cathedral as was the Sagrada Familia which is Neo-Gothic in style and is still under construction (from 1852 until approximately 2026) using Gauti's very detailed and amazing architectural design. This church uses nature for symbolism and once completed it will include 12 towers one for each apostle, topped with Venetian mosaics, a tower for the sacred heart (Jesus), and four towers representing the Evangelists. Within the towers there are amazing statues and carvings representing the facades of the Nativity, Glory, and the Passion of Christ. Absolutely beautiful! I can not wait to return to Barcelona in 20 years to see it completed.
I have had a great time over all in Spain but now I am off to Italy for a week...
From Madrid, I took the night train to Barcelona where I stayed at a great hostile and meet some really cool people from Australia and London. We had great times as one of the guys we were hanging out with was from Barcelona so he knew the cool spots to take us.
Ramblas Street (the main street in Barcelona) was so much fun and full of entertainment as people dressed up in costumes and musicians played instruments for money. The street is full of shops, cafes, tourists and people trying to sell you souvenirs and cervesas (beer). It did get a little crazy at night as you can not walk down this street or sit and eat without being harassed by those selling stuff or belligerently drunk homeless people. None the less this is a great street, especially during the day.
The beach was very nice and relaxing as I treated myself to a 20 minute massage and laid out in the sun. Unfortunately, I got a bad sunburn on my legs but I was able to find some aloe vera which helped clear it up within a couple of days and alleviated the pain. There were also jelly fish warnings so we could not really go swimming. I even saw one as I briefly went in to get myself wet and to feel the Mediterranean water but I got out right away to avoid being stung.
I went to the Picasso museum which was very interesting as I know a lot more about Picasso's life and was able to see his progress as an artist though his first sketches in his youth to the well known pieces and everything in between. I was slightly disappointed that The Old Man Playing Guitar was not on display since it is my favorite painting from him but there was so much to see that my disappointed went away.
The Gothic Quarter was very interesting with a beautiful Cathedral as was the Sagrada Familia which is Neo-Gothic in style and is still under construction (from 1852 until approximately 2026) using Gauti's very detailed and amazing architectural design. This church uses nature for symbolism and once completed it will include 12 towers one for each apostle, topped with Venetian mosaics, a tower for the sacred heart (Jesus), and four towers representing the Evangelists. Within the towers there are amazing statues and carvings representing the facades of the Nativity, Glory, and the Passion of Christ. Absolutely beautiful! I can not wait to return to Barcelona in 20 years to see it completed.
I have had a great time over all in Spain but now I am off to Italy for a week...
Granada, Spain
I found Granada to be such a beautiful city, especially the Alhambra which contains the Moorish Palaces, old military fortress and very beautiful gardens. It was so amazing to see archaeological remains of the palace architecture as well as the nearly 1,000 year old palace overlooking all of Granada. It is so hard to believe a structure made of bricks, rocks, sand and possibly clay still standing strong after so many years. The view was gorgeous and the gardens were so beautiful full of flowers, trees and fountains. The Palace itself was so miraculous with detailed Moorish carvings along the interior walls, ceilings and courtyards.
It was very interesting to hear about the Muslim and Christian history of the Alhambra (through an audio guided tour). When I have some more time I will update this blog to include some of the interesting historical facts I learned.
The night life in Granada was fun as I went on a Tapas Tour with some of my hostel mates. I really love the idea of Tapas and think the United States should adopt the concept which is very popular in Spain. Tapas is when you receive a small plate of free food with the order of any beverage in a pub/bar. The best part is the drinks where anywhere from 1-2 Euros. So you could have free dinner buy purchasing a few drinks. On our tour we hit up 3 Tapas bars and I met some great people from Australia, England and Brazil, drinking some tasty Sangria and Spanish Wine.
During my last night in Granada the hostel cooked up an all you can eat buffet full of great vegetarian options for only 5 Euros. This was amazing because as a vegetarian I have had a difficult time finding a decent meal in Europe, especially for a price within my budget. I literally felt like I was eating a home cooked meal which consisted of Cesar salad, vegan minestrone soup, pasta with marinara sauce, pasta with a white cream sauce and a rice dish with oysters (although I avoided the oyster dish). I ate so much food that I could barley move afterwards but it felt great to eat a full course meal. Everything tasted amazing! Many thanks to the best hostile in Granada, The Oasis!!!
It was very interesting to hear about the Muslim and Christian history of the Alhambra (through an audio guided tour). When I have some more time I will update this blog to include some of the interesting historical facts I learned.
The night life in Granada was fun as I went on a Tapas Tour with some of my hostel mates. I really love the idea of Tapas and think the United States should adopt the concept which is very popular in Spain. Tapas is when you receive a small plate of free food with the order of any beverage in a pub/bar. The best part is the drinks where anywhere from 1-2 Euros. So you could have free dinner buy purchasing a few drinks. On our tour we hit up 3 Tapas bars and I met some great people from Australia, England and Brazil, drinking some tasty Sangria and Spanish Wine.
During my last night in Granada the hostel cooked up an all you can eat buffet full of great vegetarian options for only 5 Euros. This was amazing because as a vegetarian I have had a difficult time finding a decent meal in Europe, especially for a price within my budget. I literally felt like I was eating a home cooked meal which consisted of Cesar salad, vegan minestrone soup, pasta with marinara sauce, pasta with a white cream sauce and a rice dish with oysters (although I avoided the oyster dish). I ate so much food that I could barley move afterwards but it felt great to eat a full course meal. Everything tasted amazing! Many thanks to the best hostile in Granada, The Oasis!!!
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