A recent trip to Brooklyn to spend a little time with a good friend (Heather) and her son (Drake) set me on a path to discovery. While our intent was to start with tapas we were "sent" for a walk first. (After we peered through the front gate at La Mancha, for about 2 minutes, our bearded friend inside informed us that they were not yet open. Determined to wait for our tapas, a walk along Atlantic Avenue became our interim plan. A little window shopping discovering a few new shops that have popped up since my last visit to the area. There were many beautiful clothing distractions to help pass the time and before we knew it we made our way back to the restaurant with two prime seats in the front window awaiting our arrival. 
Appropriately on display, we enjoyed a few treats from the sea- including garlic shrimp that were perfectly, simply prepared and scallops in a cream sauce that was quite nice for bread dipping. (Croquetas filled with potatoes and a light white fish were the inspiration for the journey but were not captured on camera prior to consumption..oops!) A little carafe of sangria to complete this meal and memories of the joy of trips abroad abound! My time in Spain (which was far too short) and Italy have always been on the top of my list of favorites but with those being memories from six years ago- it's time for a new journey and new memories. I’ve been bitten by a big travel bug! So, I've taken steps in researching my next journey to the land known for an esteemed boy pharaoh named Tutankamun.
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