Barcelona – Exploring Barri Gotic
A late start to our Sunday meant it was nearly afternoon when we arrived at metro Liceu and began our exploration of Barri Gòtic. No sooner were we off the Continue Reading →
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Barcelona – Tourist bus
Today was a very ‘touristy’ kind of day. Had a lovely sleep in (much appreciated after our late bed time), and dawdled over breakfast. The whole household took the metro Continue Reading →
Barcelona – Parc Guell & Gracia
Our morning adventure for the day was to visit Parc Güell (pronounced ‘gway’), part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Works of Antoni Gaudï.” This park was originally planned as Continue Reading →
First taste of Barcelona
We hit the ground running in Barcelona – and the kilometres accrued in a hurry! Before we began our initial exploration, we checked in at the apartment we were renting Continue Reading →
Granada – The Albaicin
Our last full day in Granada began with a walk along Carrera del Darro and up through the Albaicin, the old Muslim quarter. This area of Granada was declared a Continue Reading →
Granada – The Alhambra
Early start. Purchasing a ‘subway 6 inch’ the night before for our breakfast was an excellent idea! We would’ve been delayed considerably if we had had to source something before Continue Reading →
First taste of Granada
Granada is over a 3 hour train journey from Seville, and we arrived well into the afternoon (missing lunch that we thought would be available for purchase on board – Continue Reading →
Last day in Seville
Our final day in Seville. Sad to be leaving, but excited about the next leg of the journey. For our morning sightseeing venture, we walked to the Plaza de Toros Continue Reading →
Seville – The Alcazar
The day of the Alcázar dawned. This is the big attraction for tourists to Seville, and with its centuries of history and diverse influences of culture, it is no wonder Continue Reading →
Seville, Spain – Arrival & the Cathedral
Seville is certainly one of the ‘must see towns’ of Spain. The history, the buildings, the streets, the food, the people and the jewel in the crown – the Alcàzar Continue Reading →