On the last day of our vacation in Athens, we decided to visit the Archaeological Museum of Athens.
History, Waffles, and Bitter Frappe: Wrapping Up Our Greek Adventure 🤗🥺
Aadi Pirappu ‘24 🌾
Today marks Aadi Pirappu, a significant festival in Tamil culture, and my mom and I decided to celebrate by making Aadi Koozh, a traditional dish cherished by Sri Lankan Tamils. It’s been a few years since we last prepared something special for Aadi Pirappu, even though we always go all out for Thai Pongal.
Holy Grails, Ocean Adventures, and Redemption Dinners 🤙🏾
The following day kicked off with breakfast at a charming little café in Plaza de la Virgen (El Generalife at Plaza de la Virgen – not the bigger one at C. de Navellos), right by the cathedral. The breakfast was although very simple – the typical breakfast – pan con tomate. It’s simple, but always my preferable breakfast, as I just love th combination of tomatoes, delicious olive oil, and some alioli. Combined with a café bombon? ¡Simplemente wauw! 🤩
Off to Valencia 🇪🇸
To celebrate my birthday, I decided to take a slightly belated holiday and spent a week in Valencia. Valencia had been on my radar for quite some time, ever since I saw the Tamil film “Sivaji the Boss,” which featured a song filmed in Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. The place looked so cool that I thought, “I have to see this in person one day.” Since I’ve been to Spain a few times and already love the country, Valencia was an obvious choice 😄
Farewell, Rome: Colosseum’s Early Morning Glimmer and a Melancholic Breakfast 🥹♥️
The day of departure dawned, signaling a bittersweet farewell to Rome’s embrace. En route to the airport, a glance out the window unveiled a breathtaking sight – the Colosseum adorned in the light. Its silhouette seemed to whisper, “Until we meet again, Abi!” 🥹
At Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, amidst the hum of travelers and luggage checks, a tinge of nostalgia lingered. But before boarding, a final Italian breakfast beckoned. The flavors of Italy! It was a symphony of tastes tinged with melancholy, a farewell feast to Rome’s delectable offerings.
As the plane prepared for takeoff, the heart felt a pang. Rome’s charm, the memories, the promise of a return lingered in the air. The hope to revisit, to relive the city’s enchantment, whispered in my heart.
Amidst the Colosseum’s morning glow and a parting breakfast, the farewell to Rome wasn’t just a goodbye; it was a heartfelt promise to return, to reunite with the eternal city’s beauty once more ♥️
Shopping Extravaganza & Dosa Delights: Rome’s Retail Rollercoaster 💸🛍️
As the curtain drew to a close on Roman adventures, I dedicated my final day in Italy (as for now) to retail therapy. The chosen battleground? Rinascente – a retail wonderland promising everything the heart desires.