Showing posts with label andalucía. Show all posts
Showing posts with label andalucía. Show all posts

Monday, 6 October 2014

...because of Ronda (more from the South)...














...spectacular Ronda, the little white pueblo, perched high on the hill, protected by the sheer cliff faces. A town with a rich history and a place to enjoy all that is quintessentially Spanish.

UN BESO: Ronda, Andalucía, X


Monday, 29 September 2014

...because of Córdoba and its magnificent Mezquita...









...5 hours south by AVE fast train (which I am also besotted by), is Córdoba and its magnificent Mezquita. From a Moorish Mosque to a Catholic Cathedral- this is where two cultures collided. Where Moorish arches meet soaring Gothic cupolas.  It is the history of the city in one grand building.  It is spectacular.

UN BESO: La Mezquita, Córdoba, X

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

..because my best Barcelona friend swam the Strait of Gibraltar...
















...and I got to go alongside him as support crew.  17kilometers in 4hours 27minutes, non stop! An amazing achievement that I was lucky enough to be part of! Back to Barcelona now... by plane!

UN BESO: the Strait of Gibraltar Swim by Mark, X


Wednesday, 28 May 2014

...because of a diversion to the South of Spain...














...to Andalucía and the Fería de Jerez.  In the same country as Barcelona but another Spain, filled with flamenco and horses and sherry. Barcelona does not have these fairs and this was a great opportunity to see one, it was colourful and fun and I was almost besotted!

UN BESO: La Fería de Jerez, X


(I have a lot to learn about flamenco dancing!)