Tuesday, August 22, 2006

the old coffee shop

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Our last trip included a short visit to Pamplona, the Spanish city better known for its San Fermin Festival and the running of the bulls, which I wouldn't ever want to watch. I was curious, nonetheless, to see the narrow streets where the whole thing takes place.

Walking around the main square one cannot miss this old café from 1888, a wonderful place called "Café Iruna" ( Iruna is the Basque for "Pamplona"), reportedly Hemingway's favorite place in Pamplona! I could have spent hours just looking at the decorations and watching people, two of my favorite activities! Posted by Picasa
Posted by at Tuesday, August 22, 2006

15 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 22, 2006 11:05 AM

    Hemingway knew what he was talking about! it looks gorgeous! We have driven through Pamplona before, but never stopped - now i know a good reason to stop for a cup of coffee. Thanks for the tip :D

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  2. AnonymousAugust 22, 2006 11:06 AM

    btw, am still laughing about your cupcake comment!! LOL!!!

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  3. NormaAugust 22, 2006 11:47 AM

    Wow. I'll have to link to this at my coffee blog. Beats anything I've seen.

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  4. Ladybug CrossingAugust 22, 2006 2:23 PM

    Gorgeous, dahling!!
    Gotta run - just remembered the dentist appointment and nobody is up yet!!

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  5. JenniferAugust 22, 2006 2:41 PM

    wow... that tops any starbucks i've ever seen!!!!!

    so did you stop in for a drink or just take pix? if you did, what did you order and what does their menu look like...not physically what does it look like but what drinks are on their menu?

    and lastly... people watching... yes, i agree... in fact i just posted a comment over at uisce about people watching!

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  6. CarmenAugust 22, 2006 3:19 PM

    How could anyone drink coffee there? I'd spill it all over myself looking around. :)

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  7. KAugust 22, 2006 5:50 PM

    Wow. That is the coolest looking coffee house!!

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  8. Meira{FB}August 22, 2006 7:57 PM

    It's beautiful! I could spend all day there fer sure!

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  9. kenjuAugust 22, 2006 9:44 PM

    Every cafe ought to look like that!!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 22, 2006 10:32 PM

    So beautiful! I would love to just sit there with a cup of coffee and people watch!

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  11. OldLady Of The HillsAugust 22, 2006 10:33 PM

    Me too, Me Too! LOVE these pictures, Mar....It is such a very beautiful place. And what a treat to be able to sit in this 'work of art' and have coffee or a Gelato, or anything, for that matter!
    Just such a treat Mar to visit these places because of your photographs!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 23, 2006 12:04 AM

    OMG THATS INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL! :o)

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  13. UnknownAugust 23, 2006 12:13 AM

    love it! I'd love to stop by there one day..

    And thanks so much for those links mar - they are exactly what I needed...

    :)

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  14. AnonymousAugust 23, 2006 3:15 AM

    beautiful place!

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  15. MelliAugust 23, 2006 4:40 AM

    Oh, this is awesome! Gorgeous! Not your typical coffee shop, that's for sure!

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