Category Archives: Spain

Alcazar peacock in Seville

Posted on October 23, 2018 by admin
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The Alhambra

Posted on October 23, 2018 by admin

The Alhambra in Grenada is a fortress 2 kms long. Only the hearty tourist ventures here – 8,000 per day! These photos were quick shots indeed when I could find an open corner of a room. I’ll add notes to … Continue reading →

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Grenada

Posted on October 18, 2018 by admin

Grenada was in full celebration mode while we were there; Oct 12 is Christopher Columbus Day, then Saturday continued with more bands and parades. Our hotel was basically in the heart of all of it. People were celebrating until 6 … Continue reading →

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Madrid!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by admin

Arrived by high speed train from Seville to Madrid! A wonderful day visiting Puente del Sol, the Royal Palace, Thysseen and Prado Museums! A terrific and varied exposure to this wonderful city! Finished a lovely evening Marina, Stephen, Sally, and … Continue reading →

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Southern Spain Tour rolling along!

Posted on October 14, 2018 by admin

Nights are cool, days are dry and very hot in the sun. Cordoba is home to the amazing mosque cathedral dubbed the Mosquito Church! Narrow streets created in the Jewish quarter have hanging baskets of flowers! Mix of cultures coexisted … Continue reading →

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Bilbao

Posted on October 8, 2018 by admin

Bilbao is a small city with strong personality – When we weren’t absorbing the fabulous Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry, 1997, we walked about the old city. The museum changed the local scene from a struggling economy to an … Continue reading →

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In Spain

Posted on January 27, 2018 by admin

Here’s a story from The New York Times: For years I had wanted to visit my family’s homeland. There at last, I found a memorable tapas bar, soulful culture and a town with my name. Read the article

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Northern Spain – Bilbao to the Coast

Posted on January 16, 2018 by admin

Northern Spain! We suggest a 10 day tour: Let’s start in Bilbao to explore the fabulous Frank Gehry designed Guggenheim museum; continue to the Renzo Pianzo designed Museo Centre de Botin in Santander. It is a beautiful drive to follow the … Continue reading →

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