Category Archives: espresso culture

Customer service “par excellence” at the Merienda cafe, Cockermouth

My recent visit to Cumbria has taken me to different parts of the county and usually when I arrive anywhere the first thing I do is search out a cafe for my daily input of cappuccino. On these visits I … Continue reading

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Lisbon………..the most beguiling city in Europe

In the last thirty plus years I have visited more than twenty-five major cities in Europe and each have their own particular attractions. But I have to confess that of all of them I find Lisbon the most beguiling of … Continue reading

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