Sai

Recently, I obtained two new ways to enjoy coffee: an Aeropress and a Moka pot. The trickier of the two is the Moka, and I found that out the hard way. I didn't know that you can't just put an aluminum Moka pot and aluminum utensils into the dishwasher. This was a huge mistake since aluminum oxidizes after this kind of treatment. Very aggressive chemicals and hot water cause the surface to get covered with dark gray dust, and I had to clean it with an ultrasonic toothbrush afterward.  Moreover, a Moka pot shouldn't be washed with soap at all since its surface is protected by a tiny film of coffee oil. Now I know, and I haven't regretted for a single minute buying a cheap Chinese replica instead of the original Bialetti Moka. Now that I know all these things, I'm finally ready to buy the original one.

There are very beautiful sunsets in Barcelona, especially if you observe them from the seafront. The city itself is colorful. There are entire areas filled with the best architectural objects from different eras. Garbage collection is complicated—you can’t just throw organic waste into the brown bin. The bin is basically locked. Places where we found good food: Japanese food bar Shokudo. There is a Swedish table rule: you pay for entry and can order any food. For beverages, you should pay additionally. For lunch, there is a special offer: four dishes, a beverage, and dessert. Local cuisine—any of them, I believe. Khinkali and plov are ordinary. You can find something better even in Belgrade. They don’t even have a pepper mill. Problem with NFC on Apple smartphones—you can use it to validate your rides, but the phone should be activated within the EU. My wife’s iPhone didn’t work. The rent is high, but the food and wine are cheap. Magnificent fruits! Papaya is even better than in Cyprus...