#malaga
If Pablo Picasso's name doesn't ring a bell, it is indeed a rarity,
Welcome to Malaga, Picasso's birthplace - an unique identity,
Known for his exquisite paintings & sculptures, Picasso is a legend,
That his work is still considered sensational, need not be questioned
As Costa del Sol's capital, Malaga in Spain's Andalusia is a vibrant coastal city,
Lying along a wide bay of the Mediterranean Sea, it constantly bustles with activity,
Excellent weather all-year round, renders it an idyllic tourist haven,
It's mountain geography and sun-drenched beaches - delight for a travel maven
The city is replete with a profusion of museums, daring street art and eateries,
Add to it, centuries-old heritage and beaches, that always hold pleasant memories,
Delightful pedestrianized centers and stunning views add to the city's intrigue,
Casual strolls to several picturesque locales hardly gives room for any fatigue
The hilltop Arab palace fortress of Alcazaba provides panoramic sweeping sea views,
Roman marble pillars & Moorish horseshoe arches add to stunning architectural hues,
The once coastal-facing defense of Plaza de Armas now features beautiful gardens,
Evocative vast courtyards & bubbling fountains yield a pathway that seldom straightens
A Picasso museum visit is unmissable on the itinerary for anyone visiting Malaga,
The stamp of conceptual brilliance seen in the exhibits makes art lovers go gaga,
The manner in which cubism art has been displayed is thoughtfully amazing,
Picasso's genius is reflected in his works and was perhaps his way of proclaiming
The majestic Cathedral de Malaga is situated right in the historic town's center,
A blend of Gothic, Renaissance & Baroque architectural styles adds to the splendor,
The grand marble staircase and a beautiful assortment of frescoes are a visual treat,
The vast colonaded nave, housing an enormous cedar-wood choir stall, is no mean feat
The Carmen Thyssen Museum is located in an aesthetically renovated 16th-century palace,
It features an unique cocktail of paintings with thematic variations, not in the least hapless,
The almost cartoonish costumbrismo paintings are a throwback to 19th-century Spain myths,
That depicted fiestas, banditry, flamenco, bar-room brawls as if 'twas the work of a jokesmith!
Beaches in Malaga are characterized by dark, long stretches of sand skirted by lofty palm trees,
With boarded promenades, shorefronts are adorned with colorful parasols, wafting in the breeze,
Visitors swarming the beaches can be seen lazing in hammocks while basking in the sunshine,
Having all the trappings of a sunbather's paradise, that can be seen along the entire coastline
Ever experienced walking along a walkway dangling up to 100 meters in the air?
Its Caminito del Rey, pinned along the steep hills of a narrow gorge - indeed rare,
Parts of the route clinging recklessly to the sheer rock face of the gorge are awe-inspiring,
While completely safe, the linear 8-km walk can cause vertigo and culminate in respiring
This walkway was once dubbed the most dangerous hike in Spain - yet, so far from reality,
Multi-layered landscapes encompass reservoirs, mountains, gorges & valleys in totality,
The accompanying guide regales trekkers with the canyon's fascinating history and folklore,
While numerous selfie-worthy clicks of the breath-taking dizzy views, are like never before
Malaga is centric for day trips to Tangier, Morocco and The Rock of Gibraltar,
It is one of the few European cities that experiences a relatively warm winter,
It's coastal location with the Mediterranean Sea wind makes summer less oppressive,
Loaded with history and a multi-layered past, is what makes the city so impressive
Malaga is a typical port city that epitomizes Andalusian lifestyle to the fullest,
The warmth and camaraderie displayed by locals can be experienced at its best,
Streets and by-lanes are always pleasantly crowded with folks in colorful attire,
A wholesome feeling of utmost satisfaction at the trip's end, is for all to aspire
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024 at 12:33 PM UTC
We slept on the coach
from Madrid to Malaga
apart for getting out for meals
and to stretch our legs
Miriam sat next to me
sometimes laying
her head on my shoulder
other times looking out
at the passing Spanish scenes
that last meal was nice
she said
I could have eaten more
so that is why you
were nibbling my ear
back there?
I said
no that was
for different reasons
she said
if we were alone
on this coach
instead 30 odd of us
I'd have you
on the back seat
not sure the driver
we'd be pleased us
******** on his back seat
I said
when we get to Malaga
and in our tents
maybe *** can be
on the cards
she said
but you share
with that quiet girl
who wouldn't say
boo to a goose
not sure she'd
appreciate it
I said
she laughed
not with her
or with her there
Piccaso was born there
I said
my favourite artist
was he?
she said
yes and there's
a Roman theatre there too
I said
not too much culture please
she said
ok
I said
she unzipped my jeans
and her put hand inside
to investigate my pecker
her fingers
like a bird's beak
pecking at it
I held her hand
and removed it
you'll have to wait
until we hit camp
I said
she sighed
and put her hand back
in her lap
I placed my hand
on her thigh
and touched her skin
she smiled
but wouldn't
let me in.
Jul 18, 2016
Jul 18, 2016 at 1:27 AM UTC
That base camp at Malaga
tents and bars
and a wash-house
and showers
and best of all
of course
(after the bogs
and showers)
was the bar
and Miriam said
there's a disco tonight
at this place
you coming?
of course
why not
as long as you're here
and there's *****
I said
so we went
and it was hot
and there was too
many bodies dancing
(or such as
it was called)
and you had to fight
your way to the bar
through tides of people
in all kinds of clothing
and body smells
and hair styles
and girls with too much ****
so it blocked your way
and then once you got
to the bar you had
to make the bar keeper
understand your language
and if he could hear
through the din
of disco music
you eventually
got your drinks
and Miriam was over
in a corner at a table
she hogged
from some French guys
and she said
some guy pinched my ****
did he bring it back?
I said
she snorted through her nose
bringing up the last
drop of coke
I'm seriously
she said
sorry about that
and gave her her drink
and sipped my
*** and coke
and looked around the place
to see who may
have pinched her ****
but there were
too many bodies
dancing away
and chugging about
so I sat and said
I guess you have
a cute ****
and someone needed
to touch it to see
if it was real
maybe so
she said
but it's
my **** still.
May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016 at 3:06 AM UTC
The coach drew up
at the base camp
in Malaga.
Miriam and I
got off
and eyed the scene
the area of tents
and bars
and camp restaurant
and the club house
where they had discos
in the evening until late.
We followed our guide
who showed us
where our tents were.
I was with an ex-army guy
Miriam was with
some other dame.
See you later
at the bar
she said.
Will do
I replied.
The ex-army unzipped
the tent
we clambered in
with our bags
then he zipped up again.
Better than
the last camp
he said morosely.
I placed by bag
to one side
and got out
my sleeping bag
and lay on it
to rest
for a short while.
He unpacked
his sleeping bag
(better than mine
probably ex-army)
and lay down
staring at the roof
of the tent.
He talked about
his army days
and about his mother's
new boyfriend
and how he didn't
get on with him
and how he only left
the army because
of his nerves
and depression.
I listened
but in my mind's eye
it was Miriam
there **********
and I thinking
that a blessing.
Jul 31, 2017
Jul 31, 2017 at 3:50 AM UTC