Military Officer - April 2006 - (Page 64)

ENJOY RETIREMENT RESORT LIVING T R AV E L I N S T Y L E vençal cuisine than Nice’s delightful marché aux ﬂeurs, where farmers set up fruit, ﬂower, ﬁsh, and food stalls that go on for blocks. The charming old part of town, Vieux Nice, reﬂects the region’s Italian inﬂuence with as many panini stands as patisseries, pizzerias alongside brasseries, and confectioners with handmade marzipan fruit and chocolate-covered olives. Next stop was Malaga in Spain, where I was determined to ﬁnd a great glass of sangria. The unabashedly fruity drink might not be a purist’s idea of ﬁne wine. Thank goodness I’m not a purist. Café Central, on Plaza de la Constitucion (the town’s main shopping, dining, and strolling promenade), quickly became my favorite hangout. Since 1954 patrons have ordered coffee here according to the amount of milk they like. The coffee menu ranges from “solo,” which is black espresso, to a creamy white “no me lo ponga,” which translates to “don’t bother.” The place also touts its tapas, churros, and pescaitos (a popular “fast-food” ﬁsh), but the sangria, served in a tall, chilled glass and brimming with fruit, perfectly accompanied my saffron-scented paella. I chose an umbrella-shaded table with a view of shoppers and strollers and within earshot of a wandering guitar player. Later, in the café’s deli, I scooped up several bottles of syrupy black Malaga Dulce, a locally made dessert wine, and wondered how I would ﬁt it all into my suitcase and bring it safely home. Now that my journey is behind me, those pretty straw-bottomed bottles from Malaga — along with the limoncello and farmhouse Chianti — transport my thoughts to this sunny part of the world where the pace slows for afternoon siestas and a nice glass of wine costs less than water. And when I ﬁnish it all? I’ll go back to restock my supply. MO H Protect Your Nest Egg With Home Ownership At Bermuda Village Retirement Resort resort with the comfort and security we all want. You can ome ownership is your best retirement option. be as independent and active as you desire, or just relax At Bermuda Village, you become a resident of and let our expert staff meet your needs. this gracious retirement resort by purchasing your luxury With your home ownership come all the benefits condominium or villa. This means you enjoy the continuing advantages of home ownership, with your retirement home offered in our retirement village and membership in our exclusive Bermuda Run Country Club, which provides a becoming an asset and an investment for you and your true private club experience with 36 holes of family. This certainly makes better financial sense than paying a sizable nonrefundable entry fee that in reality can championship golf. It’s all part of owning a home in North Carolina’s finest nearly double your true monthly cost. And our lawn care retirement resort, where an extended vacation and housekeeping services make home Bermuda is a lifestyle, not a dream. ownership carefree. Village Call today for information and to schedule Plus, living at Bermuda Village a visit, or take a tour on our website. combines the luxury and service of a Bermuda Village Retirement Resort 142 Bermuda Village Drive • Advance, North Carolina 27006 800/843-5433 • 336/998-6535 • www.bermudavillage.net WWW .B ERMUDA V ILLAGE . NET Turn active duty… into active retirement. We’ll hold a place for you in Williamsburg, Virginia. Maybe you aren’t done with your yard clippers now. But when you’re ready to join fellow retired officers, Patriots Colony offers the perfect setting for an active lifestyle and maintenance-free living. Come visit us and join the Futures List now for an exceptional retirement experience later! www.patriotscolony.com 800-716-9000 6000 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188 | 757-220-9000 64 MILITARY OFFICER APRIL 2006 http://www.bermudavillage.net http://www.bermudavillage.net http://www.bermudavillage.net http://www.patriotscolony.com

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Military Officer - April 2006 Contents From the Editor President’s Page Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Financial Forum Ask the Doctor Chapter Activities Lap of Luxury Magic Carpet of the Rails Blue Ridge Wonderland Salud, Santé, Cin Cin! Cover Story: Wounded Warriors On Duty MOAA Scholarship Donors MOAA Member Services Pages of History Information Exchange Member Books MOAA Calendar Advertising Index Sounding Taps Encore

Military Officer - April 2006

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