Guapa!

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Today was the day to explore the Alpajurra region properly. Orgiva is the the “gateway” to the High Alpujarras. We visited the most famous 3 villages – Capileira, Bubion and Pampaneira.

The drive up was spectacular, lots of twisting, hairpin bends and gorges. We drove to the furthest away one first – Capileria and worked our way back.

We had our lunch in Pampaneira. It was our first 'menu del dia' (menu of the day)of the trip. All restaurants have to offer a menu del dia and they are usually a really good deal as you get 3 courses, bread and quite often a drink too. They can be as cheap as €9!

Emily was very popular in the villages, the Spanish seem to love children. All the waiters love making silly noises at her and making her grin. Old Spanish ladies think nothing of running up to her, stroking her cheek and going “GUAPA!!!”. We have the same conversation over and again where they go “Nino o Nina?” (girl or boy) And we say “Nina” and they go “Guapa”! (beautiful).

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