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Yunluo admitted that she was instantly conquered by him. Haha, please forgive Yunluo, a fangirl who has never seen any handsome guys. When ordering food, Yunluo's little thought was not on the menu, thinking that she must take a photo, a photo!
Let’s start with what Yunluo and Yanchenyu ordered. They are good value for money, and there are handsome guys to please the eyes! Don’t be fooled by the fried fish tapas, but the taste is absolutely first-class.
Eating is not important anymore, and I am not hungry anymore after having spiritual food. The handsome waiter was very busy, but he still kept his signature smile on his face, which was really hard to resist. Finally, when he passed by Yunluo for the nth time, I got a chance to take a photo with him. I guess he was captured in the cameras of many tourists.
The bus driver was very enthusiastic. When Yunluo and Yan Chenyu got off the bus, he told them where to get on the bus and how to walk and play on the beach. Finally, he wished them a "happy holiday". Only those who truly love this job can be so enthusiastic to strangers!
The bus stops on the road next to the sea. After crossing the road, you can see the Valencia beach. In fact, before you see it, Yunluo can already smell the scent of the sea in the air (not fishy).
'The regional flag of the Valencia region has the red and yellow stripes of the Catalan flag, and most residents speak Valencian, a dialect of Catalan. 'Well, Yunluo doesn't even know Spanish, let alone this language or that dialect, anyway, I just can't understand it.
But this sky. Yunluo understands, auv! Yunluo still has to admire it! Scarcity makes things valuable. How many days can there be such a sky in a year?
Interesting subway sign opposite the bullring. Yunluo and Yan Chenyu bought a bucket at the McDonald's next door, 1 Euro each, with a rich milky flavor, which is not comparable to the 3 yuan one in China. McDonald's in Spain. Most of them also require a password to go to the bathroom, but this is no problem for Yunluo and Yan Chenyu, who want to go to the bathroom.
When I don't feel like eating, I just find a diner who is eating, walk up to him, smile, and point to the receipt on his tray. He will naturally understand what I mean, but this job is usually done by me.
A day that requires taking a train always goes by very quickly, because at least half of the morning is spent on the road. I bought a special price Il Donkey at the Disney store next to the Town Hall Square. The original price was 30 Euros, and the current price was 15 Euros, which was 25 Euros cheaper than the limited edition I bought in Verona last time. I was so happy!
Afterwards, they rushed to buy the ingredients for homemade sandwiches before the supermarket closed: bread, cheese, ham, salad dressing, lettuce, a total of less than 6 euros, Yunluo, Yan Chenyu and the other two ate so much that they couldn't finish it. Across the street from the hotel, next to the Central Market, there is a Diya Tiantian. Although it's not big, it has a full range of items. The price is also affordable.
1.5 liters of water only costs 0.24 yuan. It is said that tap water in Spain can be drunk directly, but out of habit, I still buy water to drink. I used to think that Dia Tiantian only opened small supermarkets in China, but I didn't expect that it was also the case in her hometown of Spain.
They had to take a night train to Granada, and the train was at 00:57 on the morning of the 23rd, so they had to check out at noon. This meant that Yunluo and Yan Chenyu were "homeless" for 12 hours.
If it was just Yunluo and Yan Chenyu, they could go to any bar to kill time, but they didn't want to, so the happy hour in the evening turned into a painful time that couldn't be killed. More on that later.
I slept in on purpose, checked out, stored my luggage, and left the house reluctantly. Today was Sunday, so Yunluo and Yan Chenyu had nowhere to go after visiting the main attractions in the city.
The streets are so quiet that even the sunlight becomes gentle and quiet.
Valencia is a quiet, light, and gentle city, suitable for people with no ideals to live in. I looked at the general direction of the Plaza de Santa Maria on the map, stuffed the map into my backpack, and walked around. Alleys, sunshine, men walking their dogs, this is how life in Valencia should be.
The Plaza de Santa Maria is the most famous square in Valencia, located on the site of the ancient Roman town square in Valencia. Every year during the Fallas Festival, a flower-laying ceremony is held in the Plaza de Santa Maria. At that time, teams of men, women, young and old dressed in local traditional costumes line up to enter the square to the sound of drums and music, and respectfully present the flowers in their hands to the statue of the Virgin Mary.
Next to the Piazza della Signoria is the Cathedral of St. Mary, which is a microcosm of the city's architectural history, with a Romanesque Palau gate, Gothic domes and spires, a Baroque altar and main gate, and a Renaissance chapel inside.
A girl in traditional Valencian costume came out of the church surrounded by her family. I wonder if she just finished a ceremony. Compared with the gorgeous and unrestrained pleated skirts worn by Andalusian women, the traditional costumes of Valencia are more gorgeous and gentle, and the girls all have exquisite hairstyles.
In addition to wearing the traditional Spanish lace mantilla, they combed their hair into two discs, which were fixed with special buns and hairpins. It is said that this hairstyle, which is only worn by women during the Fallas Festival, is extremely complicated and time-consuming to make, and many women do this to maintain their beautiful appearance during the festival.
Even though Yunluo and Yan Chenyu missed the Fallas Festival, they were lucky enough to see the locals in their best costumes.
In another corner of the square, a few old ladies were having a drink together. "Look at these old ladies. They don't go to the supermarket to grab cheap vegetables or go to the park to dance in the square. They just sit under the sun and have a drink. How comfortable! Their spouses are even cooking lunch for them!"
He said, "All the old men are gathered in another pub! There must be a group of old men gathered around a table in a pub." Haha, good.
I didn't intend to go to the Marques Palace, but it was free on Sunday, and since I had plenty of time, I decided to go for a walk.
A private palace, similar to the house of a Chinese marshal. This guy likes to collect porcelain, so the ceramic museum in the palace displays ceramic products from all over the world.
Walking to Los Fueros Square, you will see the famous Serranos Towers. The two magnificent, twin-towered stone gates are the only remaining ancient city walls. The well-preserved 14th-century Serranos Towers were once the main passage to Barcelona and the north. Overlooking the Turia River. After thousands of years of development.
The original city walls no longer exist, but you can still experience Valencia’s former glory through the two preserved city gates.
After watching everything I wanted to watch, it was only 4 o'clock, and there were still 7 hours before the train to Granada! It happened to be Sunday, and all the shops were closed. The streets were also deserted. The citizens of Valencia went home to enjoy their family life. Yunluo and Yan Chenyu were like homeless children. Look at the depressed scene of Valencia on Sunday!
We followed the local customs and spent three hours sunbathing, watching all kinds of people, lovers, tourists, and artists. When we got tired, we closed our eyes for a while, and when we were tired, we stood up and took a walk in the square. That period of time should have been the most leisurely time for Yunluo and Yan Chenyu on this trip. Since we are here, we should enjoy it.
Finally, it was around 7 o'clock and I could have dinner. I found a restaurant that looked authentic in the alley next to the Central Market and decided to have a good meal. In fact, it's better to say that I'd eat slowly than have a good meal. I ordered the set meal recommended by the waiter, which included an appetizer and a seafood rice or paella.
And a glass of beer or sangria. The world-famous Spanish paella originated in Valencia. Interestingly, this most famous Spanish delicacy in Valencia does not contain seafood in its authentic way. Chicken and rabbit meat are the main ingredients of paella. Therefore, it is more appropriate to translate paella as risotto.
After dark, time seemed to go slower. I remember that day there was a La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Yunluo and Yan Chenyu could have had a drink and watched the game to kill time before getting on the train, but Yan Chenyu didn't want to, so they had to give up. Alas, one more person means one more thought, and it's hard to please everyone. Besides, it's Yan Chenyu. So it's better for two people to play.
It was past 9pm, and there was nothing to do. Yan Chenyu decided to go to the train station and wait. Yunluo and Yan Chenyu had no choice but to obey. When I went to the hotel to pick up my luggage, I deliberately went to the restaurant where I had dinner yesterday. Unfortunately, they were all closed, so I didn't see the handsome guy, but I saw the Central Market under the night sky, which was 100 times more charming than during the day!
After retrieving the luggage from the hotel, we soon arrived at the train station. We watched as a stream of passengers were sent off by trains one after another, and as shops closed one after another, only a few passengers were left waiting for the night train.
At night, Valencia suddenly fell from the hot summer to the cool late autumn. Yan Chenyu said she had a stomachache and asked for hot water! Omg, it's easy to get some cold water in Europe, but where can I get hot water?
Besides, it was the dead of night! But there is always a way out. After visiting so many European train stations, almost all the toilets were charged. Only the toilets in Valencia were free to use. The observant OP found a power socket in the toilet and quickly took out the electric kettle. He didn't care whether it was a toilet or not, and quickly made a pot of boiling water for Yan Chenyu to warm her stomach. This night was a toss and turn.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
At 00:42 in the morning, the night train from Barcelona to Granada finally arrived. In order to take care of Yan Chenyu, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu bought a sleeper car (otherwise Yunluo and Yan Chenyu would probably buy a hard seat for 33 euros and sit for 7 hours). One single room and one double room. There is one-on-one service from the conductor on the train.
I have never enjoyed such treatment on a train! There is a bathroom in the room, and toothbrushes, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, and drinking water are provided. You can also take a shower. The bed is wide and soft, and a hot shower is enough for Yunluo to sleep comfortably for 7 hours, but the ticket price is much more expensive than a night in a hotel for three people.
The three tickets cost 217.3 euros in total! I didn’t care about the money at that time. The only thing I wanted to do was to get on the train and sleep~~
Early tomorrow morning, or should I say early this morning, Yunluo will see the sunshine in Granada, the last habitat of the Arabs on the European continent.
It is said that Andalusia is the most charming part of Spain, and Granada is obviously the most favored by God. As it was the capital of the last Arab kingdom on the Iberian Peninsula, the special historical background has endowed the city with a unique cultural heritage, including palaces built by the Moors.
There are also architectural treasures from the Christian Renaissance. Granada is a city suitable for strolling at dusk and letting your mind wander. Narrow streets, white buildings, and walking along the cobblestone paths. You don’t have to bother to check the map or think about where the road leads. Just walk, no matter where you go.
There are beautiful views in front of my eyes, and my heart is filled with emotion. I will think of the famous saying: "There is nothing more sad than being born in Granada and being a blind man."
Yan Chenyu commented on Granada: You can't help but fall in love with it. This charming city is popular with tourists, students and street artists, and you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Europe against the backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada in Andalusia.
From the 13th to the 15th century, Granada was the last capital of the Muslim Kingdom of Spain. Today, the city still retains the strongest Muslim atmosphere in the country, and one of the most magnificent buildings on the entire continent, the Alhambra. This palace represents one of the highest achievements of Islamic art and architecture.
The beauty of the Alhambra is breathtaking. Much has been said about its castles, palaces, patios and gardens, but nothing can replace experiencing them in person.
The history of Granada is like a wonderful horror novel. It is one of the three most famous cities in Andalusia, along with Seville and Cordoba. Granada is the city with the strongest Islamic heritage among these three cities, and even in the whole of Europe. To this day, it is still sleeping in the arms of the Moors.
Traveling south these days, from Barcelona to Valencia, and then to Granada, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu could no longer tell whether they were standing in the bright sunshine of 21st century Spain, or "traveling" to the hot Arabia hundreds of years ago. At this moment, they closed their eyes and recalled the days in Granada, the orange trees, the snow-capped mountains, the white houses, the Alhambra Palace...
Everything is wonderful. The old city of Granada is full of cultural relics and not even a brick or a tile can be easily moved.
Granada Railway Station is very close to the city center, and it only takes 20 to 30 minutes to walk to Granada Cathedral. There are many buses on Avenida Andalucís in front of the station. If you take it, you can reach the Catholic Plaza Isabel (a) near the cathedral in about 10 minutes.
But as long as you don't book a hotel outside the city, you can basically reach it on foot.
Yunluo and Yan Chenyu walked out of the train station at around 8am. The typical small town air seemed to be mixed with the smell of snowy mountains. Although Yan Chenyu still felt uncomfortable, she insisted on walking to the hotel. (A great event, cool mobile phones are waiting for you! Follow the WeChat official account (add friends on WeChat - add official account - enter dd), and participate immediately! Everyone will win a prize, follow dd's WeChat official account now!) (To be continued...)