# Tag 18 and 19 ... where did the time go?

Hello... I'm back.

The past two days I've been pretty lazy and distracted. Also, not much has happened that I really need to write about. So here's a potpourri of the last few days.

Cambrils was our destination after Barcelona. I have to say, it's a great place. Camping La Llosa is definitely recommended. It's very close to the beach and within walking distance to the town. The pitches are well arranged and the site has a supermarket, a restaurant, a bar, and very friendly staff. The sanitary facilities and pitch size are top class (based on my previous experiences). There are many Spanish people with permanent pitches on the site. They have been busy sprucing up their caravans and pitches, the season must be starting soon.

In addition, the site is popular with German and Dutch guests. They dominated the open pitches.

Campers are generally friendly with each other. The Spanish "ola" is complemented by the German "Guten Morgen", the French "bonjour", the Dutch and English "hello", etc. You quickly feel at home on the site.

And the surroundings?

On Thursday we went on an exploration tour by bike. With a bike, the radius that can be explored is definitely increased.

We started in moderate weather and rode along the promenade to the left - Cambrils, Salou towards Cap Salou. The bike path always followed the promenade close to the coastline. The sea was still rough and stormy, as could be seen in some places on the promenade. The sea has overflowed onto the promenade and into the houses.

The urbanization merged into one another, it was not recognizable in which town we were. The buildings consisted mainly of hotel resorts, apartment complexes, and multi-story buildings. Nevertheless, at an acceptable height and always enough space on the promenade.

We really don't want to see that. Where is the nature? It's quite scarce on the Costa's of the Spanish Mediterranean coast.

By the way, Cambril is located on the Costa Dourada. I should remember all the different stretches of the coast so I know where I am.

After Salou, finally no more houses, but a pine forest and signs pointing to Cap.

But unfortunately, even there - every free spot built up or under renovation, to market every small beach section or bay. However, the coast still has its charm and beauty - at least at this time of year. I can't imagine what it looks like in summer when all the tourist resorts are full.

On the way back, the clock strikes 4 and at that exact moment we reach a small bar with a great view over the sea. What can we say - time for a drink.

Cambrils is completely geared towards tourism. There is no industrialization or agricultural businesses.

The traditional local gastronomy is based on Mediterranean cuisine, complemented by wines from the Priorat, Penedès, Tarragona, Montsant, and Terra Alta regions.

Priorat - I need to activate my brain cells for that. Isn't one of our favorite wines, the NOSTER from the monastery in Priorat, coming from there?

We should take a closer look at that.

The next morning (Friday, 18th March), the weather is still lousy. We actually want to continue our journey, but we dawdle around so much that suddenly it's 12 o'clock. In a conversation with German camping neighbors from Bremervörde, I find out that a gas supplier comes to the campsite and delivers Spanish gas bottles for a good price. I ask at the reception - he comes in 1 hour. What a coincidence. So we extend our stay for another day and don't make any plans. Let's wait for the gas man first.

He then delivers an 11 kg gas bottle of the Spanish brand Cepsa without any documents or certificates for 46 euros, which I think is a good price. The bottle is an exchange bottle that can be exchanged for a full bottle at any sales point. So now we're on the safe side and I already brought the adapter from home.

My German gas bottle has been lasting for 3 weeks now, even in the cold zone with a lot of heating. There can't be much left in it.

What else is there to do on such a dawdling day? Explore the town on foot and look for a wine bar that offers regional wines, preferably from the Priorat.

The next realization - even in the low season, the shops have a lunch break from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. And we went to the town at 3:00 PM. Rookie mistake.

Nevertheless, we found the bar we were looking for.

The wine merchant with a few tables outside had exactly what we were looking for - wines from the Priorat. Two glasses with different quality please - 5 euros - thank you.

We sat outside in light drizzle and were the only guests, enjoying the good wine.

When the rain got heavier, there was only one destination - back to the apartment.

But tomorrow we'll definitely continue.