As I sit at a table at Bar Zafiro, a little café on the corner where we have stayed for the past three weeks, I am somewhat saddened by the thought that today is my last day in Sevilla.
Since we arrived here almost three weeks ago, I feel like time has just flied by. Before I left, my mom told me to enjoy every moment because before I knew it I would be back home in Miami. In reference to this, I have to say that I definitely made the most out of this trip. From the museums and cathedrals to the tapas and wine, I have embraced so much of the Spanish culture while here, even the siestas!
As far as the food and wine goes, let’s just say that there were very few things I didn’t try. In fact, as I write this, I am sipping on a glass of vino tinto and trying the rabo de torro (bull tail). It is spectacular; thanks for suggesting this Dad! For those who are wondering, it tastes very similar to like a beef stew. Other delectable items of food that I have tasted in Sevilla include but are not limited to: pincho de bacalao con pralinas y cebollas caremelizado (cod fish on toast with pralines and caramelized onions), all types of croquettas (bacalao, jamon, manchego, and even mushroom), cheese stuffed pimiento peppers on top of toast with caramelized onions, salmon ravioli, montaditos with jamon, chorizo and cheese, tortilla and of course lots of jamon and queso.
In regards to what my favorite restaurant would be, I would have to say that I have literally enjoyed almost every single meal I have eaten here in Sevilla so it is difficult to name just one. However, the places that stood out to me the most were Azafrán, Bodega de la Pitarra, and La Alacena de San Eloy. All of these places offered different things from the codfish with onions to spectacular jamon croquettas.
If there is one thing that I will admit to not being a huge fan of it was the gazpacho. Don’t get me wrong, the flavor is spectacular; however, there is something about cold soup that just does not do it for me. In the long run though, at least I can say that I tried it.
When I tried to pack all of my things this afternoon after my siesta, I was definitely having some trouble. I guess you don’t realize how much you accumulate in three weeks until you have to pack it into one bag. Between souvenirs and new clothes (yes, I may have gone slightly overboard with that one), I just can’t seem to make it fit very well. On the plus side, I have an extra duffle bag that I plan on using to put all the stuff for the plane ride back.
I just finished my rabo de torro and I am adding this to my list of favorite eats on this trip. It was absolutely incredible. I am finishing up my glass of wine now and getting ready to pay my “cuenta”.
One thing I began to be very comfortable with was the language. Don’t get me wrong, I am still no expert in Spanish. But if there was one thing that was terrifying me before this trip was the language barrier. After a couple days though, I learned how to communicate the necessities and just go with the flow. If they didn’t understand my Spanish, I would just try again.
The waiter just took a swig of beer before taking my money for the bill. What a different world here. So relaxed. No stress. I’m going to miss this. I leave for Madrid in less than 12 hours where my day will be packed to the brim once again for the next two days before I leave.
I have enjoyed this trip so much and I am beyond grateful that I was given this opportunity that I have always longed for. I hope to be able to visit Sevilla again some day because this city is just wonderful.
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