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#47182 - 03/02/04 08:35 AM what cant be bought?
caysalbanks Offline
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Registered: 02/29/04
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Loc: phoenix arizona usa
Hello again:
Is there anything in Spain that cannot be purchased there? Or, are there some things that are abnormally expensive in Spain that should be brought with me when I come to Madrid?
a case of Budwieser?
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#47183 - 03/02/04 09:43 AM Re: what cant be bought?
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Registered: 05/16/03
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Loc: Naples, FL - USA
don't waste your time lugging a case of beer INTO Spain...after tasting all the great beers you will be trying to get some OUT of Spain. After my last visit I vowed never to drink (US) domestic beer again. Why waste the calories on something that has hardly any flavor???

Wine on the other hand, is the main reason I feel like I do this morning. cool

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#47184 - 03/02/04 12:01 PM Re: what cant be bought?
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Registered: 02/23/04
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Is there anything in Spain that cannot be purchased there? Or, are there some things that are abnormally expensive in Spain that should be brought with me when I come to Madrid?
a case of Budwieser?
Even Bud is available in Madrid.

Of those common American foods, I'd say peanut butter.

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#47185 - 03/02/04 01:20 PM Re: what cant be bought?
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Wholesale price for bud in Malaga area is 0.60 cents per bottle. U can bring if u want

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#47186 - 03/02/04 01:31 PM Re: what cant be bought?
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Oh! Please! You're all making me sick rolleyes :p with all this talk of CHOOSING to drink/bring Budweiser Beer while in Spain when there are such good beers there, so much better than the p*** water (my own edit) we have made here in the USA.

If you like peanut butter bring that. You CAN find it in Spain but it's difficult and only a few specialty stores carry it.. But in my opinion, if you're in Spain just live as a Spaniard and REALLY experience Spain as it is and not for what it's not.

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#47187 - 03/02/04 01:44 PM Re: what cant be bought?
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Getting off the subject of beer .... mostly 'cause I'm a wine drinker - peanut butter (already mentioned) and bagels. I do believe there is a bakery in Madrid that actually makes them - but if you really really like bagels - or know someone living in Spain that does - pick-up a couple of dozen as a gift. And no no no - not the frozen Lenders version!
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#47188 - 03/02/04 03:36 PM Re: what cant be bought?
Chica Offline
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Registered: 12/19/01
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ooh ooh me me!! I looooove bagels!!!! Puna, when are you coming to visit?!! laugh :p

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#47189 - 03/02/04 09:55 PM Re: what cant be bought?
caysalbanks Offline
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Registered: 02/29/04
Posts: 7
Loc: phoenix arizona usa
I am very pleased that the only thing that Spain is missing is bagels. Yes Chica, I will bring some if you want me to, I arrive on April 11. The beer thing is cool, I'm sort of hooked on bud but I make my world class lamb stew with guiness. I have had a few hangover problems with the wine. Thank you all. I am now going to post a new question in accomodations. chow
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#47190 - 03/03/04 03:44 AM Re: what cant be bought?
Cartman Offline
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Registered: 02/10/04
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What about Krispy Kreme donuts. Do we have in Spain????? I love em...........

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#47191 - 03/03/04 07:20 AM Re: what cant be bought?
Eddie Offline
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Registered: 06/05/00
Posts: 1713
Loc: Phila., PA, USA
Spain has some Great beers! smile

I believe the Budweiser you get in Spain is from Scotland (i.e., brewed under license from AB).
Try a draught Mahou in Madrid: that should take your mind off the American 'Bud.' rolleyes

In the south, drink Cruz Campo, in Galicia it's Estrella de Galicia.

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