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Hi there! Pickle Deli Square is a collection of my experiences living, eating, and traveling the world. Currently an expat based in Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.

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Pickle Deli Square Living, Eating, and Exploring the World Since 2009
Camino de Santiago (Camino Inglés) Day 4 End: Relaxing in Sigüeiro
Dec 27

Dec 27 Camino de Santiago (Camino Inglés) Day 4 End: Relaxing in Sigüeiro

Kai
Spain, Food

A private room and delightful tapas next to a running river made for a relaxing day. Plus, had an adventure eating Paella outside of Valencia!

Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 4 Walk: 24.2km (15 miles) from Hospital de Bruma to Sigüeiro
Dec 22

Dec 22 Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 4 Walk: 24.2km (15 miles) from Hospital de Bruma to Sigüeiro

Kai
Spain, Travel

More than halfway through the Camino Inglés, this day was more easygoing due to having a reservation at a private lodge in Sigüeiro. I joined up with my Betanzos tortilla dining partners for part of the walk, and they shared some interesting gossip about cheating pilgrims!

Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 3 End: the Albergue of Hospital de Bruma, and the Single Restaurant
Dec 17

Dec 17 Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 3 End: the Albergue of Hospital de Bruma, and the Single Restaurant

Kai
Spain, Food

Could Hospital de Bruma really be called a town? In contrast to the real towns of the past two days, the third stop on the Camino Inglés featured the albergue, a single restaurant, a church up the road, and little else.

Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 3 Walk: 24.1km (15 miles) from Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma
Dec 12

Dec 12 Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 3 Walk: 24.1km (15 miles) from Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma

Kai
Travel, Spain

Lots of highway walking yet few signs of people made for a relatively dull walk.

Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 2 End: Tortilla de Betanzos, the Albergue, and a bakery from the 1600s
Dec 6

Dec 6 Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 2 End: Tortilla de Betanzos, the Albergue, and a bakery from the 1600s

Kai
Travel, Spain, Food

After walking two days from Ferrol, how was the holy grail of the “best” tortilla de Betanzos?

Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 2 Walk: 19.8km (12.3 miles) Pontedeume to Betanzos
Dec 5

Dec 5 Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 2 Walk: 19.8km (12.3 miles) Pontedeume to Betanzos

Kai
Travel, Spain, Food

My favorite day on the Camino Inglés, this was a day where a rather frightful early morning start led to a pleasant walk mainly surrounded by nature.

Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 1 End: Lunch and Dinner in Pontedeume
Nov 19

Nov 19 Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 1 End: Lunch and Dinner in Pontedeume

Kai
Travel, Spain, Food

Arriving in the town of Pontedeume, I had fish wrapped in a donut shape, and probably the best empanada of the trip.

Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 1 Walk: 28.3km (17.6 miles) from Ferrol to Pontedeume
Nov 7

Nov 7 Camino de Santiago (Inglés) Day 1 Walk: 28.3km (17.6 miles) from Ferrol to Pontedeume

Kai
Travel, Spain

Taking the long way around an inlet, spending the whole day only to reach a town which I passed by on the bus in 15 minutes the day before!

Packing for the Camino de Santiago (5-Day Camino Inglés)
Oct 21

Oct 21 Packing for the Camino de Santiago (5-Day Camino Inglés)

Kai
Travel, Spain

How to fit life’s necessities in a single backpack (and fanny pack!)

Day Trip to A Coruña, with an Obligatory Pulpo Lunch
Oct 17

Oct 17 Day Trip to A Coruña, with an Obligatory Pulpo Lunch

Kai
Food, Spain

Eating Galician octopus at its source.

Ferrol Eats: Life-Changing Scallops at O'Galo
Oct 15

Oct 15 Ferrol Eats: Life-Changing Scallops at O'Galo

Kai
Food, Spain

A kind of ho-hum town turned out to be the home of a revelatory meal, one whose memory will surely stick around for a long time.

Traveling on Renfe's FEVE (now "Cercanías AM") Narrow-gauge Rail through Galicia
Oct 5

Oct 5 Traveling on Renfe's FEVE (now "Cercanías AM") Narrow-gauge Rail through Galicia

Kai
Spain, Trip Report

How to traverse through Spain’s scenic green north slowly but surely and comfortably, aboard the cute FEVE trains.

Hiking the Ruta del Cantábrico along Galicia's Stunning North Coast
Oct 3

Oct 3 Hiking the Ruta del Cantábrico along Galicia's Stunning North Coast

Kai
Travel, Spain

A short half-day hike along the Ruta del Cantábrico gave me a lasting impression of Galicia’s rocky northern coast.

Hotel Semáforo de Bares, Galicia: 360 Views and 5 Star Service
Oct 1

Oct 1 Hotel Semáforo de Bares, Galicia: 360 Views and 5 Star Service

Kai
Lodging, Spain

A rare (for me) relaxing stay in a former Navy building in the most northern tip of Spain, all made possible by an angel of a single employee.

Fresh whole fish and panoramic views at Sobreposta, O Barqueiro
Sep 29

Sep 29 Fresh whole fish and panoramic views at Sobreposta, O Barqueiro

Kai
Food, Spain

A spectacularly simple meal welcomed me to the fishing village of O Barqueiro in the north of Galicia.

Visiting As Catedrais beach
Sep 28

Sep 28 Visiting As Catedrais beach

Kai
Spain

There was a bit of logistics to figure out in planning a visit to the famous As Catedrais beach in the north coast of Galicia, but even a short visit was worth it.

First taste of Galicia... in a burger at El Buzo, Ribadeo
Sep 26

Sep 26 First taste of Galicia... in a burger at El Buzo, Ribadeo

Kai
Food, Spain

Arriving in the most northeastern point of Galicia, I followed my Airbnb hostess’s recommendation for dinner.

Gluttonous Gijón: A tour of the city through 5 desserts
Sep 24

Sep 24 Gluttonous Gijón: A tour of the city through 5 desserts

Kai
Food, Spain

Hunting for the best desserts throughout the Asturian city of Gijón, and getting a taste of special pastries reflecting local traditions and ingredients, from apples to chestnuts and even the well-known Asturian blue cheese, Cabrales.

Gijón Eats: “The Best Fabada” at Los Pomares
Aug 27

Aug 27 Gijón Eats: “The Best Fabada” at Los Pomares

Kai
Food, Spain

Not sure I can eat Fabada Asturiana after this standard-setting meal.

Avilés Eats: Cider, fresh seafood, and excellent service at La Botella
Aug 25

Aug 25 Avilés Eats: Cider, fresh seafood, and excellent service at La Botella

Kai
Food, Spain

Amazing how much of a difference friendly and welcoming service can make on a dining experience.

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Rolling out dough for butternut squash manitou 馒头. Now swipe for final product!
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😱So laborious! Shell-on shrimp 🦐, butterflied, topped with a hemisphere of minced shrimp, decorated with slivered almonds, and then fried. 🙏 Thanks to those in the kitchen who made these tasty morsels for me...🤤
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