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A gloomy but wonderful day in Málaga

The day started out with pouring rain. But that didn't stop us from going into the center and explore more of Málaga. As we didn't eat breakfast at home, I had the opportunity to try Oakberry Acai for the first time. It's a smoothie bowl with fruits and granola on its top. It had an amazing taste to it. After finishing breakfast, my exchange student and I headed to Atarazanas Mercado to buy traditional Spanish foods for me to bring home. There were a huge selection for everything. There were booths selling fruits and pickled vegetables, others offered dairy products, and there were, of course, booths selling ham and chorizo. We stumbled into Patrik, an other Hungarian student after buying the iconic jamon iberico. For lunch the mom made homemade tapas, which was delicious. In the afternoon, we went to a special cave called Cueva del Tesoro. It was an outstanding experience. At night, for the last time me and some Hungarian students met at the beach where we talked about how amazing this trip was for everyone.

(Sára)

A Special Saturday in Málaga

On Saturday morning, my host family and I went to have a traditional breakfast on the east side of Málaga. After that, we headed to the city center to do some sightseeing. We walked up to the Castillo de Gibralfaro, where we enjoyed a stunning view of the sea and the harbor. Since Saturday was the first day of Holy Week (Semana Santa), my host family showed me some special places in the city. Holy Week is a very important religious celebration in Spain, filled with processions where brotherhoods (cofradías) carry beautifully decorated thrones through the streets. Later that evening, we watched a parade organized by my family's brotherhood, where they carried the throne of the Holy Mary. It was a very emotional and unforgettable experience. During the day, we also visited the best kioskos, ice cream shops, and a restaurant where I had the biggest ice cream of my life and tried some local dishes. We went shopping at El Corte Inglés too. For dinner, I tried a "campero," a traditional sandwich from Málaga, filled with fresh ingredients like ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise — it was perfectly balanced and absolutely delicious!

(Balázs)