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Well, with 99 days to go we’re slowly getting into a higher gear to be on the move. Currently we are slowly clearing out the apartment and throwing out things by the boxload. It’s good to be planning this far in advance because instead of a mad rush to clean out we’re going to do it nice and slowly. I still need to go through my clothes and the storage cupboard which I think are currently holding a number of boxes destined for the bin.

Rach has slowly been acquiring some travel gear like shoes (Crocs, but the flats not the gay ones) and various other bits and pieces. I’m going to start looking soon. I’m hoping that now that summer is over the various adventure and travel shops in the city here will be doing specials. I’d especially like to get some of those fandangled travel undies (like these) which will help with washing and drying.

We’ve also been hastily calling my family over in Germany trying to tee up some initial times for when we’d like to visit. It seems too early to be organising that, but my family are keen to get us locked in so they can do some planning! At the moment I’m thinking in 2 week blocks which I think is enough to see my family and also have some time to explore the area around on our own so that we don’t get on my family’s nerves.

I think in the next month we’ll start wanting to get into the detail of it all a bit more!

Cardenal Mendoza Colour

The legend of Cardenal Mendoza stems from by brother Lars. When my brother Alex was visiting Lars they had some Cardenal Mendoza. Since then Alex has been raving about the Mendoza. So we started a Mendoza fund – that is we would both save up our small change or shrapnel and hopefully after a couple of months end up with enough cash to afford a bottle of Mendoza in Australia ( from bootleg.com.au )

So after about 3 months I had saved up about $130 and Alex had saved up about $0…  So I am having the first taste on my own and later on Alex and I will enjoy the fruits of my labour together.

The Mendoza comes as a great bottle with traditional label showing the crest and name in an old school font. I like it! The yellow is kind of new school but the overall design is old school so it makes for a good impression.

Cardenal Mendoza Bottle

The Mendoza has a raisin aroma along with the typical brandy scent. The dark brown colour is alluring and enticing.

The first taste of the Mendoza is of a distinct dried fruit flavour almost like an apricot and raisin combo. The mid pallet is of the typical brandy heat and the finish is satisfying solid woodiness reminding me of an old barrel just being discovered.

The Mendoza is highly satisfying. Definitely a hint of Spanishness with a sunny fired fruit flavour representing lots of warmth and a relaxed atmosphere. I would drink this with much joy and also especially if I am feeling relaxed and in the mood for something a bit sweeter. Give me a buzz if you want some!

Well I’ve changed webhosts and now that I have wordpress setup again I think I am going to have to start some serious posting. Really. For sure this time…