Tuesday, 14 April, 2015:
The morning was spent breaking down the video of last Sunday's game against the Reus Imperials.
We still have a long way to go offensively but we should be getting a few players back this week that did not make the trip to Reus so that should help.
Our Kicking Game, which has been our strength all season, was sorely beaten by the Imperials. Two huge Imperials' punt returns really hurt us. We must get back to basics in this phase of the game this week.
Defensively, minus two plays in the first five minutes of the game, I thought that we played well.
Our discipline was a big factor in staying in the game as we were not penalized even once in the contest. By comparison, Reus was flagged 11 times for 80 yards.
At about 1:00 p.m., we decided that sustenance was sorely needed and that we just had to walk into el centro de la ciudad in order to find a solid meal and bolster the Murcian economy.
Along the way we saw a lot of interesting art on walls and roll down window/door shutters.
Nice Wheels
Perro Azul Bar
Same Bar
We're having a Grand Daughter!
Old School Wheels
The Name of the Rose
"The road is never long if it
leads you to a friend's home"
Ben Todd/Brian FitzGerald art
I almost turned into this "street"
Let's refocus -- we still need to find a good spot for some tipico comida Murciana!
This place looked good . . .
. . . REALLY good!
They had small eggs and . . .
. . . HUGE ones too!
Instead we opted for Fraskito
Roberto and Imma had spoken highly of this little place on one of Murcia's back alleys, so we opted to give it a try.
OH MY!!!
The albondigas (meat balls) and the deep fried bacalao (cod) were amazing! We shared dishes and were satisfied that we made a good choice thanks to our friends' recommendations.
After our sumptuous repast more walking was needed to work off this filling meal.
Ornate Doors
Relief near the Cathedral
Interesting Tableau
Long Arms
Our favorite Murcian street musician
We stopped for another glass of vino tinto at another sidewalk café, this time on the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.
Here is a sample of his work
The Palacio Episcopal
across from our wine stop
Mercury Stylin'
Colorful tiles are a good touch
As is a solid set of doors
Nice church plaza
Laurie liked this windowed porch
I liked this building crest
If only we were still hungry
Who does not love a toucan
Father Fidelis?
The Monastery was open again
Actually we saw the Nun
face to face today
It was through an ancient wrought iron window screen but she was pleasant.
A bag of cookies made by the Nuns
After tasting them, there was only one thing to say . . .
!!!!!
Our final purchase of the day
When we go home to California, we now have a recipe book full of our Murcian favorites.
Translating will be required.
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