Spain's Balearic Islands: Ocean Views & Home-Cooked Meals

     

The Chew		The View
Twin Pizza Tastings		Toes in Ibiza :)

4/14~Mallorca

After a wonderful night of Barcelona's funkiest club, Razzmatazz, Lu, Junie, Kristin, and I woke up to find ourselves on the amazing island of Mallorca--the biggest of the Spanish Balearic Islands. Sister to the sleeping dragon of Ibiza (where we would go next), Mallorca promised us exactly the opposite of what we used to crave: no sights, no metro, and absolutely, positively no museums. 

Frankly, we are tired. Being travelers is a rough job (but someone's gotta do it, no?), and after a rough week of papers and midterms, we were ready to lounge beachside. Welcome to the beach party.

Beachside BK

"Black Tea"

Obligatory Beachside Lounging

Amazing Veggie Pizza


4/15~Ibiza

Ah, our time in Mallorca was too short. But, being the student travelers we are, we jetted off in search of the next party. Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands off of Spain, and is known for its crazy rave festivities that consume its beachside, summer nights. We got there earlier than peak season, which actually helped our wallets -- regular cover club charge during the peak is 60 euro for entry. We got in for a steal at 15 euros. Plus, check out the hotel we nabbed for less than $20 a night:

  Room With a View

 Home-Cooked Meal (Ibiza ain't known for its food)

  Festivities before Pacha Club

It's funny how small the world can be if you make it so. I've seen the USC Madrid kids at least 3 times, and Ibiza was a happy coincidence.  So, even though the end of my semester abroad is in sight, I have a newfound sense that anyone I want to see and keep in touch with I can. It's a matter of will--and perhaps some money, of course.

 Kiwi smoothies with Junie :)

Not one museum in this entry. Just wait until Italy and Paris--trust me, I'm not always a lazy traveler in search of sun and surf. In fact, the Fates would reinforce that decision by hiding the sun from our travels. Somehow we still make the best of it all!

Slightly tanned,

The Chew