SpanjeMerida38°54’58” N 6°20’41” W
20 april, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We took a tour of Mérida this morning, to get the lay of the land. Merida is all about ancient Roman culture and ruins. It was founded, among other reasons, as a retirement community for RomanMeer informatie
SpanjeMerida38°55’1” N 6°20’30” W 19 april, Spanje ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Said goodbye to Càceres and got on a train to Mérida. About a half hour ride south. Weather is improving, but still it’s spring. Not much exciting to say. We got settled in to our new digs, ate,Meer informatie
Happy Easter! Beautiful weather here for my relatives to celebrate Mom’s 100th. New porch will be done just in time. [Tim McCarty]
Mediterranean Sea39°28’34” N 6°22’9” E 18 april, Mediterranean Sea ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
So we actually got up at 6:30 this morning and went out to watch the special procession through the old city that I mentioned in the last post. Aaand… rained out! Not really pouring, but they areMeer informatie
SpanjeCáceres39°28’22” N 6°22’11” W
17 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Getting our sea legs now in this new time zone. Did I mention that I don’t do jet lag well? Went out wandering in the old city after breakfast. Visited a 12th century Arab home restored into aMeer informatie
Wonderful pictures! It was probably 20 years ago that we were in Spain for Easter weekend. To my recollection, there were no women involved in the processions at all. But I do remember seeing older Spanish women with the black lace mantias! What a wonderful wonderful time to be visiting Spain. [Linda B]
What a remarkable series of events. Thanks for sharing a window into these processions [Ted]
Wow, impressive! You’re seeing a lot in spite of jet lag. Maureen and Bill [Maureen E Calkins]
SpanjeCáceres39°28’25” N 6°22’14” W
16 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Long sleep again last night. Mostly recovered from the voyage here. Wandered around enjoying the old city buildings and walls. Off and on rain showers as the day progressed. Cooked up a big pastaMeer informatie
SpanjeCáceres39°28’30” N 6°22’16” W
15 april, Spanje ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
After a 10 hour sleep of the dead we’re up and stumbling! Low expectations for this travel recovery day. We’re staying just outside the walls of the old city. Wandered around, got some lunch,Meer informatie
SpanjeCáceres39°28’23” N 6°22’32” W
13 april, Spanje ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Well, it wasn’t the worst departure we have inflicted on ourselves, but it was up there. Too many irons in the fire. Up late packing, up before 5 to drive to Pasco to start the airline/time zoneMeer informatie
Verenigde StatenWalla Walla46°4’53” N 118°18’18” W
15 april 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Debbie and I are We left early, took the local bus to Pasco
SpanjeAlameda de Osuna40°27’27” N 3°35’9” W
9 november 2023, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Went out for breakfast and then walked around the neighborhood for a while. Preparing to plug in to the 20+ hours of transit time coming up. It’s been a different camino than I planned for, butMeer informatie
SpanjeRío Huécar40°4’44” N 2°8’12” W
8 november 2023, Spanje
Walked a circuit around the old town this morning. It’s really impressive. Enjoying my last morning out and about. After lunch I caught a high speed train to Madrid . It’s sure a nice way toMeer informatie
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