The G Boys (that is what I call my research team at Google)
tell me that Istanbul is not even in the top 10 noisiest cities in the world
but I think that changes every time that I am there. I often transit through there on my off hitch
so I have been there a few times in the last 2 years and no matter where I stay
there seems to be enough noise to make a marching band envious. There were a lot of fireworks this time as
well and with the world so jittery with terrorists attacks and especially in
Turkey not sure if this is a great idea.
Thanks to a colossal fuck up by Europe’s best airline I
missed a connecting flight to Malaga, Spain and had to overnight in Istanbul. Not
the worst thing in the world but a pain in the arse. I felt bad for the other
travelers where missing the flights and the increased visa, taxi and hotel
costs would been a bigger issue for them.
Spain
Spain was busy this time but I had to get some things done
for my condo and work was also busy but I did manage to go to Alhama de Granada
which is a funky little town outside Granada. Lots of charm with its medieval grid,
great food and a Roman bridge dating back to the 1 Century. What have the
Romans ever given us… Bridges. Right Reg.
Sicily
Great weather here in mid-November. I didn’t come to Sicily
for any particular reason other than it is one of the warmest spots in Europe
this time of year. A fondness of Italian food, wine and I enjoy hearing the
Italians talk I thought why not. I will meet up with Denise later on today so I
am sure the drinking will stop then.
From what I have seen so far there is an unvarnished charm
to the place. With Piazza Del Duomo being the main square. The fish market and outdoor
market was great. Of course I have no fecking idea what they are yelling about
but I am guessing that their fish is the freshest and best value. I suspect Denise will enjoy so will probably go
back tomorrow. All the food and wine
have been good so far but not great. I will search for great tonight. I cannot
find any craft beer so far the national brands are pretty ordinary but I am a uppity little prick when it comes
to beer so please don’t take offense Sicily and in particular Mob run crappy
beer producers.
Speaking of Costa Nostra (Our thing) apparently they are still
here despite government crackdowns. Not something I would ask to many questions
about it but I would not be surprised if the hotel I am staying in had to pay
the “pizzo”. They are shops that
advertise as AuddioPizzo or Goodbye Payments and their way of telling the
Honored Society to fuck off.
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