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Tim Hortons in Valencia

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I have my doubts whether it will survive. It is next to Starbucks (one of several, albeit nothing like Toronto) so there is competition for tourists looking for the familiar logo. As for locals, Spanish coffee culture is quite different, and if I am allowed to say so - Spanish coffee is both better AND less expensive as So let’s hope Timbits will save the day. Who could resist deep fried sugary dough, eh ?

Visit in Canada

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I did quick 2 week visit to Canada. I spent some time with our son and daughter-in-law, visited many dear friends and places in the city and nature, worked for couple of days in the office and met new colleagues and even met current my boss for the first time in 3D. I must say, he is taller than in Zoom :-D I also visited our ex-cat with her new human servants and as expected, Lucy duly ignored me. Oh, well - cats.

Spring is in the air

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Hiking trip - El Barranc de L’Infern. (Ruta de los 6000 escalones) - https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/vall-de-laguar-la-catedral-del-senderismo-pr-v-147-el-barranc-de-linfern-ruta-de-los-6000-escalones-11632646 Seeing almods in bloom was added benefit.