Today began as yesterday, waking up to a lovely sunrise, before falling back into a half sleep. Eventually getting out of bed around 8:30am. 

However, we literally had nothing planned for this morning. I resisted the urge to go out and explore the city as we lounged about indulgently.

I popped down to Ysla, the cafe on the corner, for a take out cofee and a few pastries. This morning I went for my favourite, a pan au raisin and Julie had the donut again. I also picked up a pionono to try.

 We ate our breakfast sat out on the balcony. The coffee was great but I must admit the pionono was a little disappointing. We've had a version of them before from Isaac's, a Spanish delicatessen in Conwy. His was more of a cylinderical cream filled Swiss roll.

These were also a thin layer of rolled sponge filled with cream but then cut into a slice about 4cm and topped with cream which was then toasted. I think there was a hint of cinamon in there. It didn't do anything for me.

In contrast I was really enjoying the pan au raisin.

Around 11am we eventually made a move and started our day. It began with a visit to El Corte Inglés, a department store that literally meant  The English Court. It was directly opposite the hotel.

Our objective was to find their foodhall. Julie and I always enjoy a good look around the food aisle of any supermaket.

We didn't buy much. I did pick up a bottle of Salmarejo, Gazpacho's thicker cousin. It was so thick I struggled to pour it down my throat! But it was delicious.  

Our first port of call today was the Corral del Carbón, a 14th century caravanserai with a stunning arch entrance. The original gate would have been large enough to drive a cart through as travelling merchants would pull up for the night, stable their horses and enjoy the hospitality of the inn.

We popped our heads into to see a simple courtyard with a stone water through in the middle. There was a small museum but you had to buy a single day ticket that incorporated six other places, collectively known as the Doblo Oro.

Our plans didn't include any of them today so we turned on our heels and continued walking towards Plaza Nueva.