Today is a holiday in Spain. December 8th is the Day of the Immaculate Conception. In a Catholic country this is obviously a big deal and pretty much everything thing in town was closed so we spent the day chilling out. Erica perused the web for a possible apartment to buy (tear, tear, she’s not coming back to be with mommy and daddy). Patrice went to the fitness room to work out. I sat here thinking what it would take to be a full time blogger.
The thought of blogging full time seemed quite attractive to me since it would give me a reason to wake up and get out of bed each day and I could get paid to travel. So we did some research to see what it takes to earn a living as a blogger. I read that quality over quantity can make for a profitable blog. A blogger can do quite well with as little as 1,000 followers. That being said, in view of the quality of my posts I will be needing at least a million followers.
Another key concept is to know your niche. I clearly know my niche but unfortunately it’s only things that I find interesting (Patrice here, took him this long to figure that out?).
Apparently to make real money on a blog you have use product placement in your photos. That’s like selling yourself to the devil. Clearly something I’d never do. That reminds me Patrice took this candid shot of me the other day. Don’t you think it’s very flattering?
After a lot of chill time we decided to go out for a walk and meet up with an old friend. In 2008, I visited Spain and took a Spanish class when I was here. One of my teachers was Angelica. During class I mentioned that I was from California and she said she would be going to California soon. I told her to come stay with me. She warned “Don’t say that because I will.” Well she came to LA and stayed at our house and we have been friends ever since. Every time I would travel to Spain she would help me make plans. I have affectionally referred to her as my Spanish mother. She is significantly younger than me so for her to be my mama that is a real case of Immaculate Conception.
Patrice, Erica and I met Angelica at a local cafe to have some coffee and talk. The coffee was delicious and the conversation even better. I always feel so wonderful seeing her. She is a wonderful mama but even more importantly she is a regular follower of the blog making me an International sensation. I consider 1 follower in Spain a sensation.
Patrice had tea. They brought it with a timer instructing her not to pour it until the 5 minute timer completed. See below.
Erica and Angelica had specialty coffees. See below.
Mocca (Right): chocolate syrup, milk, espresso, foam.
Chocolate chip cookie in the center
I had a café con leche as usual. Boring but pretty. See below.
After leaving Angelica we headed to an Indian restaurant close to our hotel for dinner. The food was superb and I strongly recommend you try Atocha Tandoori located at Paseo de Santa Maria de la Cabeza, 27. Sorry, no pictures of the food but I did get a picture of the aperitifs they served after the meal. See below.
Those who know me are aware that I am a non-drinker. Tonight was the 4th time I have had a Crema de Orujo on this trip. I might need a 12 step program when I get back.
Adios
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