How could I have not already fallen in love with my posada when it was located on a street that looked like this:
And then with a name like El Capullo, or the cocoon, the deal was sealed and I was smitten!
Its wrought iron gates, palm trees, and stray cats made it the perfect boutique hotel for a romantic weekend getaway.
After a long day of walking, we sought out solace on the daybeds underneath the bougainvillea and mandarin orange trees with a bottle of chilled prosecco.
One of the stray cats decided that Lucas should be paying attention to her and not me and claimed a spot on his lap. Lucky for her he has a soft spot for felines.
After we finished the bottle, we decided to take a quick nap before dinner. For some reason I could not fall asleep and decided to wander around the property. As I was contemplating going for a dip in the pool, I heard a woman shriek. I went inside to inquire and saw several people watching the TV intently. The Argentinean ex-President Nestor Kirchner had just unexpectedly passed away. Regardless of one’s political beliefs, it is always a sad moment to lose one’s leader. I was not excited about telling Lucas the news, as Lucas had befriended Kirchner while he was his personal guard.
As expected, the news was difficult for him to hear. I convinced him that dinner, more wine, and dulce de leche crepes would make him feel better, and of course I was right! He also reminisced and told me fascinating stories of his time with Kircher.
Afterward we decided to walk off our rich meal and as we strolled along the water, the sun had just dipped into the ocean, leaving behind an orange sky with strokes of black clouds crossing like pirate ships into the hot, quiet night.
I’m loving that entrance! It reminds me of the live oaks dripping with Spanish Moss that lined the entrances of old Southern Plantations.
I absolutely agree! Having lived in Charleston, SC for 3 years I routinely saw entrances similar to that.
What a beautiful life ♥
Thank you, I feel blessed every single day. ♥
LOVE the pictures….I need to visit so badly—not so much a fan of cats but that one is adorable!
Thank you so much! I’m not a cat fan either, so the cat definitely chose the right person. 🙂
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If your ills can’t be cured with dulce de leche crepes, then you’re in big trouble! 😉 Great post, Andi.
Haha ain’t that the truth sista!
Just absolute perfection. I love the picture of the sunset 🙂 You’re a lucky woman!
I feel SO lucky!!! It was an incredible sunset for sure.
Sigh, what a glorious getaway, Andi. 🙂 I love your photos – that street is simply wonderful! 🙂 So sorry about the loss of the president. That would be very painful.
Agreed, definitely a glorious getaway! Thanks for your sweet words re: my photos. Yeah, it was hard for Lucas. Even though he didn’t agree with Kirchner’s politics, he said he was a great guy.
What a gorgeous hotel wow!!! You sure know how to write and take pics girlfriend.
Yes, it was absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend it. And thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words.
Wow, what a great place to stay. It is full of charm and character. I don’t know about the cats.
It truly was a great place to stay! The cats…I wasn’t their biggest fan LOL.
Wow – what a friendly stray kitty!! So cute.
Also, dulce de leche crepes? YUM. My sister in law brought me back some ducle de leche and I am slowly working my way through the jar…but i might have to make crepes now! 🙂
That cat was the most friendly cat I have ever seen! She followed Lucas around everywhere and wanted to be in his lap at all times. She actually made me jealous haha! And yes, you MUST make some dulce de leche crepes. They’re the best of the best!!!
The pictures are just so amazing…especially the sun set! Sad to hear about the death of a leader…its always a sad news…
Thank you kindly, I really appreciate it! And yes, it was definitely a sad event for Argentina.
Dulce de leche crepes can solve virtually any problem. Of this, I am convinced!
Couldn’t agree more!!! Now I’m craving one soooo bad. 🙂
I now have a very serious craving for some dulce de leche. :X
You and me both, I’m going to the fridge right now for some! 😉
Cute! John loves cats too =)
Haha, I can’t stand them! But Lucas thinks they are just sooo cute. 🙂
Love that shot of your honey with the fur baby!
Haha, it’s a good shot, a lot of cuteness in the pic!
Aw sweet kitty cat! How can you not love them! Sounds like a great posada and I’m glad you guys managed to make the best out of the night.
I’m just a dog person love, what can I say? I want like 10 dogs haha! Poor Lucas!!!
And what Dulce de Leche won’t cure a cuddly kitty will surely remedy, or, wine and sunset, or…
Or… Hahaha, love it, wink wink!
Hi Andi,
I know we truly didn’t figure out how you found our blog but we wanted to say thank you soooo much for following it, commenting so much and being so interested. It is so awesome to have someone that we have never met be so interested. Thanks for all the encouragement on our photos and travels!! We hope you are having an amazing time on your travels as well. Isnt this world an amazing, crazy place??!?
Hope its going so well. These ones above are awesome!
Angela and Craig
I’m not sure how I found it either, but I love it. Your pictures are gorgeous and you’re visiting some of my most favorite places in the world! No thanks needed!!! I wish you millions of beautiful adventures that are unforgettable and life changing!
Dulce de leche and crepes is a thousand times better than tea and toast. Now how do we get that message across to the Brits??
I think we should start a dulce de leche revolution???
I was sold at dulce de leche crepes. The rest of the beautiful stories and images were just icing on the cake. Thank you for helping me wanderlust vicariously through you.
Awww what a lovely comment! Thank you kindly!!! I love inspiring wanderlust in people.
Dulce de Leche crepes? That sounds so INCREDIBLY amazing…!
Beyond incredibly amazing, there are no words really!
you had great post Andi, i like the picture of the kittie with Lucas and i LOVE doce de leite with crepes, bread and cookies!!! 🙂
Thanks so much!!! Yes, that is a cute pic of Lucas and yes, dulce de leche is good on anything!
That dessert looks amazingly delicious!
I can promise you it was! 🙂
That last picture is breathtaking. I do love all your pictures though. Love Lucas’ expression at the cat on his lap! Ha!
That dessert looks so mouth-watering. I’m currently not eating any kind of sweets or dessert but I think I’d make an exception for that one. 😀
Thanks so much for your sweet words re: my photos! I liked Lucas’ expression too, so cute!!! Ahhhh, a life without dessert is not sweet enough for me haha. 😉
Writing is a talent that you surely have!