We had a very relaxed start to the day this morning, but the skies were cloudier than yesterday. Sophie and I could still sit on the terrace and enjoy a coffee, though, and it looked like the clouds were heading inland.
We were ready to venture out by midday and drove to Puerto Pollensa. We parked on the seafront and had a lovely walk to the centre. By now, the skies had cleared, and it was so warm I had to remove my coat!
Most of the shops, bars and restaurants along this stretch were closed but Café 1919 and Bucca, where we went on Christmas Day, were busy with people sitting and enjoying the sun. We took our seats and I decided to have an ice cream. It was tradition to go to Café L'Algar at least once on previous holidays with the children and treat them to an ice cream, but I wasn't sure if the café was still open.
Sophie chose a hot chocolate, Keith had a beer and I ordered a Copa Laura.
As soon as my ice cream arrived, the sun disappeared behind the clouds and the temperature dropped rapidly! Brrr!
After we'd paid the bill, we headed for the square to see what had changed. Only one restaurant was open but we were pleased to see Centric still there, and Tiberi, where we'd had one of the hottest nights we'd ever experienced years ago. That night ranks as the hottest I've ever been, even warmer than the tropical climes of Florida!
Bony's Bar was closed, and I swear the man who runs it has become even crazier if that's possible! He was always mad but the front of the bar was plastered with weird sayings and posters!
We would visit often in the summer and the measures he poured for drinks were huge! He would also throw sweets for the children and there was a general air of madness which went down well with holidaymakers!
Puerto Pollensa away from the main seafront looked a little sad, which I suppose is common with seaside resorts out of season. We had a look in an estate agent's window and we were amazed at the prices for apartments and houses. You wouldn't get much change out of a couple of million for a house and even small apartments would set you back about £300,000!
We took a slow walk back to the car and returned to Pollensa. The square was busy with people having lunch and Café Espanyol was back open. We went back to the house and had a very light lunch and a beer on the terrace. The sun had moved away and it became chilly again so we moved indoors where we read and tried to get warm!
Splendid isolation!
At 7pm we ventured out again and headed for La Scalinata. There was some confusion when we asked if we could have a drink and one of the staff disappeared to seek advice. We were on the point of leaving when he reappeared and beckoned for us to go in. We ordered two glasses of white wine and a beer and a woman, who we think is the owner, said they were actually closed but we could stay until 9pm if we wanted. She has a beautiful baby and her and her husband? smiled at us as they left. We felt honoured!
So, we sat in splendid isolation in the gorgeous bar where Christmas music was playing and it was warm! Heaven!
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| Beautiful mural on the wall |
Another family tried to come in but they were turned away so we did feel a bit special! The building is a hotel and it looks very smart:
Just before 8pm we paid the bill and walked the short distance to Cantonet. We were glad we'd booked as the restaurant was busy! It was great to see other people! The two women serving were friendly and one of them was delighted that Sophie ordered everything in Spanish. We chose the Parma ham and melon to start, followed by ravioli stuffed with Mallorcan sausage for Sophie, chicken for Keith and the "Secret of the Pig" for me. I ordered a bottle of the Ca'n Vidalet "Blanc des Blancs" to drink.
The restaurant was beautiful, with oil paintings on the walls and lots of cream-coloured stone everywhere. There was a great atmosphere with people of different nationalities dining.
The food was very good and my pork dish was delicious, and accompanied by plenty of vegetables and new potatoes. Sophie helped us out but said that even though she only had five ravioli, the dish was still substantial. We found room for puds - tiramisu for Sophie and Panna cotta for me. Before we paid the bill we were given shot glasses of Limoncello, a great end to a lovely evening and meal!
We walked back to the house and Sophie chatted to two cats, the ones we'd seen in the shop the other day. They looked like they hung out together on the streets of Pollensa!
Back at the house, the living room was warm and we caught the spelling show we'd seen the other night before it was time for a slightly later bedtime!
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