Casa Platón Páramo, Oropesa, Spain, 18 March 2025
Parador de Mérida, Mérida, Spain, 17 March, 2025

In a previous post I noted that the paradors tend to be similar, as are, therefore, their breakfasts. That being said, today’s breakfast was somewhat more disappointing than the others encountered on this trip. The bread continued to be unattractive, clearly not freshly baked. As previously, no vegetables for breakfast.…
Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo, Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, 16 March 2025

The paradors all have fairly standardised menus and arrangements. These are of decent, I would say high quality. That being said, there are a few points to make. Once again, surprisingly, the orange juice is not freshly squeezed despite this being a large orange-growing country. There are machines for coffee,…
Parador de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain, 15 March 2025
täCH, Madrid Airport, Spain, 14 March 2025
Villa Dagmar, Stockholm, Sweden, 17 February 2025
The environment: Surprisingly comfortable oasis – luxurious and elegant – in a nice part of Stockholm. Comfortable chairs and conducive to conversation. Staff: Friendly greeting on arrival. Later somewhat difficult to order. Correct, but weak knowledge about the menu and its contents. The food: Nicely presented in, as already noted, a…