Archive for the ‘Spain’ Category

GOAL! @ FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC

We arrived in Barcelona yesterday after two fabulous weeks in Morocco. Spent a fortune; and definitely intend to return. Barcelona is also a fab spot. Last night climaxed with the FC Barcelona vs Sevilla game, @ Estadi Camp Nou Barcelona.. The two teams are #1 and #3 in their league, and FCB feature the #1 [...]

Ronda, help help me…

no not really, couldn´t get the song out of my head though! We have spent today lunching al fresco, in the delightful sunshine, admiring the view of the oldest bull ring, and then spending time not only in it, but on it. Whilst I didn´t think the whole bull fighting thing would be remotely interesting… [...]

Ronda (& red wine), via Seville…

Ola! We´re currently sitting in a bar (and yes it´s 12:35) in Ronda www.enfrentearte.com typing to my little hearts content, waiting for our rooms to be finished cleaning. We got here a little earlier than planned, from Seville. Pity we weren´t here longer than one night as everything is “gracias”, free, nada, nil cost, including [...]

Cordoba, and the majestic Mezquita…

Ola! We survived the snow… We have spent today swanning around Cordoba, and mainly being gobsmacked at the majestic Mezquita. Originally the Basilica of San Vincente, it then became a Mosque, only to be returned to a Cathedral in 1236. Pretty damn impressive really… After that, it´s been mainly loitering with intent… to shop mainly. [...]

Granada – an historic Spanish offering…

Ola! It´s bucketing rain, it´s 9oC (yes we´re feeling the cold) Not only that, we´re living in a cave! www.el-abanico.com/ingles.html… and we´re loving it. Have spent today swanning around the Alhambra Palace, which is rather impressive. However the highlight was, when standing in the Palace of Carlos V (a colosseum type construction with amazing acoustics), [...]