We arrived late Saturday night, had a few tapas and called it a night. Sunday morning we started to explore the city. Although we´ve been to many small towns with narrow, windy streets, this is the largest and most confusing place to walk around. There is very little english spoken here so even Joe´s great sense of direction and map skills are challenged. We are surely glad that we are not driving.
The architecture is amazing. Some buildings dating back a 1000 years look like they were built yesterday. Gardens, palaces and churches are abundant. Four days is hardly enough time to fully experience what this city has to offer. The 2 hour bus tour we took is a must to comprehend the history. The Plaza de Espania built in 1929 was beyond words.
On Sunday, we experienced our 1st bullfight. The ceremonies were fascinating, but after watching 2 bulls killed, we were ready to move on.
The Flamenco dancing season has opened, and we were able to get tickets to a special performance in a small cultural center. We had nothing to compare it to but were not too impressed.
Today we hope to visit the Jewish museum. Before the Jews were expelled, many cultures lived in harmony. The Spanish Inquisition took care of that. The Jewish quarter is still one the most beautifully preserved areas.
We are really enjoying Spanish culture, Tapas and walking everywhere to balance the intake of food. The city is quite alive at midnight and very well lit for walking back to our hotel.
Tomorrow we leave for Granada to see the famous Alahambra, and then on to Barcelona.
Love,
Marcia
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