The Simpson's Spanish Raid

[Barriesimpson]

If it's any consolation Barrie it's doing the same here.

Where are you ChrisL ?

 

[Barriesimpson]

Galicia will always be Galicia

That could be why it is so green here. Such a change from the Canaries

 

[ChrisL]

Where are you ChrisL ?

Dorset.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Dorset.

Beautiful, haven't been there since I was 10 or something, but I do remember it was lovely. Dorset knobs seems stuck in my mind, are they still a thing?

 

[ChrisL]

Beautiful, haven't been there since I was 10 or something, but I do remember it was lovely. Dorset knobs seems stuck in my mind, are they still a thing?

Well you can still get cheese rolls whether they are authentic knobs or not i've no idea, I expect i'll have to find a proper bakery to find out.

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[Barriesimpson]

Well you can still get cheese rolls whether they are authentic knobs or not i've no idea, I expect i'll have to find a proper bakery to find out.

I guess you can appreciate that I really NEED an answer now, I won't sleep until I know

 

[Barriesimpson]

We managed to get away today at 9, so early start for us and we drove to Xinzo in Ourense - still in Galicia. We had a pleasant lunch and are parked in an area provided by the local council for free. Black, grey and fresh water but no electricity. Bins are also placed strategically. It's level and very quiet here, there are 4 motorhomes for now. The grass could do with a cut, but hey, it's free.

 

[Barriesimpson]

As you can appreciate, the sun did come out today. Still fresh at 14ºC but I'm fine with that, the missus not so much.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Dorset Knobs are very much a thing but probably find them in delicatessens in packets rather than bakeries.

History Of The Dorset Knob

The Dorset Knob is a savoury biscuit that is crisp, golden, and steeped in tradition. Today this famous biscuit is enjoyed far and wide, but where did it come from and what is the history of this unique product?

www.moores-biscuits.co.uk

 

[Barriesimpson]

Dorset Knobs are very much a thing but probably find them in delicatessens in packets rather than bakeries.

History Of The Dorset Knob

The Dorset Knob is a savoury biscuit that is crisp, golden, and steeped in tradition. Today this famous biscuit is enjoyed far and wide, but where did it come from and what is the history of this unique product?

www.moores-biscuits.co.uk

Yes, that's them. Lovely, at least when I was a Kid.

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[Barriesimpson]

Today we arrived at Requejo, Zamora, a lovely little town. It's still raining so we have not been able to explore much, we parked up at the old railway station and we are completely alone. Seems very safe though and there is lots of room to park, all level. You can almost see the rainbow in the first photo.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Van food for lunch, some steaks we bought in Lidl with roasted air fryer potatoes and flat green beans. Lovely it was too

 

[Barriesimpson]

So we moved on to Zamora on our way to Zaragoza, and stopped at another free motorhome site provided by the local council. All the services except EHU and completely free. Good job we got here early, the place is heaving now and there are 40 plots. Shops and restaurants nearby too. The weather has cleared but it is still very windy but dry.

 

[Barriesimpson]

We went to a tapas bar as we were not sure if the sun would last so didn't want to use the air fryer just in case of not being able to recharge the batteries (every day I'm closer to the inevitable decision of installing lithium), and we had a great meal for €30.

I thought the roof lighting was interesting, reconditioned wine boxes:

 

[Barriesimpson]

Today finally we have been able to do some touristy things. We went to see the Cathedral and the Castle, both of which are wonderful. The views of the city from the top of the castle are lovely.

This is a very beautiful city, if you have not visited it I suggest you do.

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[Barriesimpson]

We are throwing the house out the window (Spanish saying) and spending money on food in bars (spending money like a man with no arms - as my dad used to say) and we found this great bar close to the site we are on. Mollejas a la plancha, carrilleras de ternera al vino tinto and chips. A fabulous bottle of local wine (Toro - Zamora). Excellent meal.

 

[Peavy]

throwing the house out the window

Money well spent, though

 

[Barriesimpson]

Money well spent, though

Absolutely, we live to eat rather than eat to live. Unfortunately it shows on my waistline but not on the missus. Life is so unfair.....

 

[Mr porky]

Staying another day in O grove and we visited some friends who have a hotel here. They invited us for lunch, guess what they fed us......
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And yes, it is still raining

That's lovely

 

[Mr porky]

We are throwing the house out the window (Spanish saying) and spending money on food in bars (spending money like a man with no arms - as my dad used to say) and we found this great bar close to the site we are on. Mollejas a la plancha, carrilleras de ternera al vino tinto and chips. A fabulous bottle of local wine (Toro - Zamora). Excellent meal.
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Sometimes you just have to do it

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[Barriesimpson]

Valladolid, Castilla y León looks like a nice city and we will stay for 2 days it seems. A municipal site almost in the centre of the city with all services except EHU for €5/24 horas. Level and quiet with many shops and restaurants nearby.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Van food for lunch.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Went round the city today, nice cathedral and church and some lovely streets. Too many businesses closed and for sale though, much like every other city or town we visit. Seems the high street is dying as we speak, a terrible shame.

La Plaza Mayor de Valladolid.

This is one of the new and upcoming shops selling beans, lentils, spices etc. by the kilo which I think is a great idea. All the rage in Spain as we speak

 

[Barriesimpson]

We ate out again at lunch time, not sure how our accountant will react, but to hell with him. We had an excellent lunch.

An amuse bouche of carrilleras de ternera.

Boletus a baja temperatura con foie y yema de huevo. You then have to break the yolk and mix it all together, so we did.

Alcachofas confitadas y a la plancha con virutas de jamón ibérico y aceite de cebolleta.

Scottish bistec is the name they give this wonderful steak (I would say it's entrecote), we shared one because it was almost 500g, so half done to medium and the other half done rare, as steak should always be eaten. This is my half.

A bottle of plonk from the region (Ribera del Duero - the best wine in the world) to accompany an excellent meal and all for €100 including 2 beers I had before starting, which I thought was excellent value.

 

[Jane And Rog]

What was the van food? Looks a bit like blackberry jelly and chips

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[Barriesimpson]

What was the van food? Looks a bit like blackberry jelly and chips

No, not van food, outside food in a restaurant. We are going mad spending money as we speak. I am determined to not leave any inheritance

 

[Barriesimpson]

What was the van food? Looks a bit like blackberry jelly and chips

Oh, sorry, you meant from yesterday. That was ribs in BBQ sauce with air fried spuds and asparagus in butter.

 

[Jane And Rog]

very glossy bbq sauce, excellent.

 

[Jane And Rog]

very glossy bbq sauce, excellent.

 

[Jane And Rog]

So excellent I said it twice.

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