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Thursday 13 November Train back to Madrid. Return to give star luxury for M&G's final days. There is no high speed direct train, the current local is without amenities. Afterwards about two hours of the for hour journey we stop. … Continue reading →

Wednesday 12 November Alhambra day. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alhambra Far too many pictures of this most excellent attraction. Architecture, Washington Irving rooms, gardens, carvings, ceiling, walls, baños, and more. Spectacular views with a bright late afternoon sun and darkish clouds. Wonderful walks in … Continue reading →

http://fieldtripper.com/c/QbCEeil6epw/alhambra I thought you might find this interesting, too. It's your world, explore it.: http://fieldtripper.com Shared from Google Keep Field Trip – Alhambra The Alhambra ( /ælˈhæmbrə/; Spanish: ; Arabic: الْحَمْرَاء‎, trans. Al-Ḥamrā; literally “the red one”), the complete form … Continue reading →

Tuesday 11 November rain, heavy at times Good day for another large cathedral. Grenada has one. Lunch at the oldest cafe in Granada. Bib-Rambla, 1907 Arab bath experience, with massage. Three pools at different temperatures, the warmest at a nice … Continue reading →

Monday 10 November sunny Bus ride to Grenade. No train, walk or bus being the routes. ALSA has good buses, opted for the supra, 2€ more. Reasonable hotel in the old quarter. Lovely area with a good view of the … Continue reading →

Sunday 9 November Several museums here,Picasso, thyssan, music passed as well as the cathedral. QB made a short Thyssan visit but was not inspired. Roman ruins, Alcabeza, and the waterfront & beach for us., http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcazaba_of_Málaga Garum pit with explanation. Lovely … Continue reading →

Sat 8 Nov. Train ride to malaga. Cloudy and humid. Taxi driver explained he has been to the coast many times and how nice it is. We have a first class rail pass. The train to malaga does not have … Continue reading →

Friday 7 November rain forecast but not so much QB suffering with a cold that started yesterday. Grand Cathedral day- saved it for a rain day. The cathedral at 230500 sq. Ft is the size of a medium Wal- mart. … Continue reading →

Thursday 6 November sunny Train ride to Cordoba, day trip. History well summarized: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/137374/Cordoba The synagogue is one of only three remaining ones from before the expulsion. http://www.sacred-destinations.com/spain/cordoba-synagogue Very fine Judea museum in the areas de judios. One of the … Continue reading →

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