The Hogueras de San Juan festival is getting ready to ramp up. We took a relaxing week and enjoyed the weather and quiet time before the big fiesta. On Friday night, we went downtown and walked around the boardwalk.

There were lots of people enjoying the weather and  taking in some of the vendors selling their wares along the walkway. There was a birthday party and music going on as well. We walked the entire length of the boardwalk taking in the sights and sounds.

Once we walked the entire boardwalk, we headed into the old quarter of Alicante. We walked around the cobblestone streets and found a Thai restaurant called Thai Corner.  and decided to go in for dinner.

We ordered a selection of appetizers which were very tasty. There were two of each kind of appetizers on their menu.

We then decided to share the steamed sea bass with Thai sauce.  It was also very tasty and even Ray enjoyed the fish.

We enjoyed the meal and finished off with one of their famous  desserts.

We shared the dessert and did not waste any of it. We truly enjoyed the ending to a perfect meal.

We then headed home to rest and prepare for the upcoming festivities which are going to be very busy time for us. The schedule is quite busy and we plan to try and take in as many events as possible. The Hogueras de San Juan is one of the most important events in Alicante. They have been ramping up and getting ready for the big festival.  Stringing lights and getting ready to display the over  200 large satirical paper mâché statues all over the city.  It will be a busy time and we are looking forward to the festivities.

“Adios y que tenga un gran dia”