tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post416475682041316788..comments2024-03-17T00:14:05.778-07:00Comments on Over 60 and over here!: Siesta timeSue in Spainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-38197710963442829282013-07-14T07:05:10.073-07:002013-07-14T07:05:10.073-07:00Jacqui, we went to a party at the country house of...Jacqui, we went to a party at the country house of some Spanish friends' last night. I decided to take a straw poll amongst the Spanish guests, all of whom must have been in their 30s or 40s. They all said that they take a siesta and the consensus seemed to be 20-30 minutes, though a couple of the guys said 1-2 hours. We were home after midnight on Friday night and about 23.45 last night, so we are getting a bit of practice before August! People here in Spain definitely know how to enjoy themselves!Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-49572493319642155662013-07-13T05:55:33.408-07:002013-07-13T05:55:33.408-07:00Definitely recommend a siesta if you're planni...Definitely recommend a siesta if you're planning to join in the evening events. I never got used to the late night fiestas although we gave them a go. San Juan night at midnight was always a challenge, but great fun. I do miss fiesta season being back in thr UK.Brindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365565694163030828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-61805132107982888252013-07-13T05:36:00.351-07:002013-07-13T05:36:00.351-07:00It looks as if you are all voting in favour of the...It looks as if you are all voting in favour of the siesta, so I will give it a trial over the next few weeks. Apparently a siesta should only be for 20 - 30 minutes, so I think I would need to set my alarm, or I would probably be asleep for several hours! I think it stems from my days of working shifts in the communications centre when I was in my early 20s. I learnt to fall asleep easily and could even go to sleep in my chair when it was a quiet night shift!Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-72590706352568765192013-07-13T03:29:46.418-07:002013-07-13T03:29:46.418-07:00I guess I would have to have a siesta as I am usua...I guess I would have to have a siesta as I am usually thinking about getting ready for bed at 10 pm!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-2329997086042943512013-07-12T16:44:15.710-07:002013-07-12T16:44:15.710-07:00I would definitely need the siesta to make it to e...I would definitely need the siesta to make it to events past 10 PM! Yes, you might light want to try that!Mary Anne Hahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15270843082568950064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-75500991530133158872013-07-12T16:28:27.951-07:002013-07-12T16:28:27.951-07:00Sounds so wonderful! What could be better than two...Sounds so wonderful! What could be better than two breakfasts, a late lunch and an afternoon nap? I love the idea of a siesta followed by a late dinner. I usually keep the late hours but don't get the benefit of the nap. Love the idea!Jeanine Byershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984859965592927571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-41232420910958784672013-07-12T16:26:00.612-07:002013-07-12T16:26:00.612-07:00I guess siesta is an intrinsic part of Spanish cul...I guess siesta is an intrinsic part of Spanish culture. what do you say? I am not that much aware other than of course what the romantic fiction novel Mills and Boon have fed me. But I think having a siesta is a good option if you are planning for late nights, as it helps in compensating for the sleep loss. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com