SepanyolPlaça de la Sagrada Família41°24’11” N 2°10’22” E 24 Januari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Continued our trip south with a quick stopover in Barcelona. We were here last year, but couldn't get in to see La Familia Sagrada. So we booked tickets way ahead this time.
This is by far the bestBaca lagi
SepanyolPlaça de l'Ajuntament39°28’11” N 0°22’34” W
25 Januari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Next stop was Valencia, a popular tourist sport on the south coast of Spain.
Arrived in the afternoon and had a quick wander off the streets before checking in.
PengembaraDefinitely..sat in the sun yesterday afternoon, following the locals Sunday afternoon drinks in the plaza, it actually got too hot..would believe that
SepanyolPont del Mar39°28’13” N 0°21’54” W
26 Januari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Spent our first full day wandering the streets of Valencia. I really like it here. Lots of streets to explore and not much traffic.
We visited the main markets and it was a hive of activity.Baca lagi
SepanyolGlorieta39°28’6” N 0°22’9” W
27 Januari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Last day in Valencia and we explored Turia Park, a 7km park that runs through the city along the old course of the Turia River.
After the great flood in 1957 the Spanish government planned to rerouteBaca lagi
SepanyolTeatre Arniches38°20’34” N 0°29’45” W 29 Januari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Took the train down to Alicante. It's a beach town, so I expect it's very busy here in the summer.
When we got off the train we stopped at a small cafe tucked away in a corner. Our off the touristBaca lagi
PengembaraAhh, about an hours drive from where my mum lives, I’ve spent a bit of time in Alicante. However, I’ve never climbed the mountain!
SepanyolPlaza Calvo Sotelo38°20’37” N 0°29’13” W 30 Januari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Today was the day to climb the mountain to Santa Barbara Castle. It was a bit of a climb, but well worth it. The views from the top are stunning.
The castle itself has been around a couple thousandBaca lagi
SepanyolGran Teatro de Córdoba37°53’5” N 4°46’56” W 1 Februari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Long train today to get to Cordoba, arriving late in the evening. Still bustling though... Restaurants, cafes and bars are packed. Good to see a bit of life.
SepanyolPlaza de las Tendillas37°53’4” N 4°46’48” W 2 Februari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Jarrod will be joining us later in the afternoon, so we went for a walk to explore the old parts of Cordoba down towards the river.
It's a lovely city with a lot of history and we really likeBaca lagi
SepanyolUniversidad De Córdoba / Facultad de Medicina37°52’31” N 4°47’6” W 3 Februari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Visited the roman bridge and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, an old mosque that was converted into a church back in the dream time. Fantastico!
SepanyolPlaza de la Corredera37°53’1” N 4°46’27” W 4 Februari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
One final day... taking it easy... exploring the different parts of Córdoba and experiencing the culture. Check out the video with the local's reaction when some musicians rocked up for an afternoonBaca lagi
PengembaraWould love to get back there and see more.
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Perhaps the greatest engineering feat is the crane at the top.... I'll check with Brendan and Andrew on thst......
PengembaraThis thing has been under construction for over a 100 years... Would've loved to have the crane contact on that one 🤪