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    • TravelerSpain spring 2022..
      Day 13

      cadiz

      May 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      a very quick trip to cadiz. it took an hour from zahara to cadiz. we ended up parking right next to the botanic garden -Parque Genovés. lots of interesting plants from around the world. there was a 100 yr old dragon tree! we made our way into the old town but because it was mid day lots of things were closed. we found Fallo teatro building-nice moorish architecture but it was not that old, built in 1884, but on a site that was a former theater. on our way back to the car at sunset it was way livelier as they were practicing for carnival this weekend.
      lots of narrow streets, apartments with small balconies and a lot of wrought iron. it reminded me of Havana. we found another square san Antonio where there was a church -Parish of St Anthony of Padua-, an old bank -Casa Palacio Arámburu, and casino! there was also some interesting decorations.....I assume for carnival. As we were having our coffee a truck came down the road and had to do 3 point turn to get around the corner.....and ask a patron to move the chairs out of the way. I don't know how they do it.      Read more

    • TravelerSpain spring 2022..
      Day 13

      more cadiz

      May 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      we next went to the museum after a brief stop at the turismo to get a map and a bird pamphlet. stopped at Fuente de la Plaza de las Tortugas (Turtle fountain plaza) built quickly in the 1950's for visit by Franco. the church is st. Augustine, he is holding a church, his symbol. the museum was free but only floors 1 and 3 were open. one was prehistory up to the moors and was interesting. some signage in English. Google translator is not all that accurate we are finding. the third floor was marionettes....a bit like Polar Express...they even hava a Mary float puppet!. the funerary stuff was interesting. I think cremated remains are placed in a glass receptacle then into ceramic the Into stone. the amphora were different shapes depending upon what the held, olive oil, wine, garem, .....the beads look similar to the turquoise ones we saw in Phoenix in march. The museum is on a square called plaza Mina Square. it was full of kids playing in the gardens and climbing the shrubs it was a bit chaotic but this is their green space and they were enjoying it.Read more

    • Traveler2017 Europe & Asia Adventure
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      Day 4

      Day 4 - Cadiz Arrival!

      September 13, 2017 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 23 °C

      Today might have been the best one yet, despite being a travel day. Checked out of our Madrid Airbnb, had one last pastry from our favorite breakfast spot, and ventured to the train station. Had a lovely train ride south, even catching a great view of the Mezquita in Córdoba.

      Cadiz was one of the cities on this trip that I was most excited about, as I discovered it through my own research without any recommendations from friends and family and was anxious to see what it was all about! So far, it did not disappoint! Cadiz is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. There are fortresses, stone walls, and several beaches lining the coast. We sipped cervezas while watching the sunset over a fortress from the 16th century (2,500+ years after the city was discovered by the Phoenicians) on the water. The old fishermen's city is also known for its seafood, and that's all we've eaten since our arrival - mussels (unexpectedly cold, but fresh), garlic shrimp, and fresh grilled snapper. Now it's time to enjoy the bottle of red wine left by our Airbnb host on the rooftop of this wonderful apartment! Buenos noches!

      Beach tomorrow!!      Read more

    • Traveler2017 Europe & Asia Adventure
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      Day 5

      Day 5 - Cadiz

      September 14, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

      Wow! So far, every day has been better than the last. Cadiz is absolutely amazing.

      Today started off great. Tim squeezed us some fresh orange juice to drink after our morning workout. Then we hung our laundry to dry on the rooftop clotheslines and took the bus across town to "New Cadiz", where the beautiful Playa Victoria spans miles down the coast. It is one of the most beautiful beaches either of us have ever seen - a wide beach with soft sand and clear, warm, calm water. There is a stunning backdrop of "Old Cadiz" - stone walls and fortresses lining the coast. We relaxed and read on the beach for hours before grabbing lunch at a seaside cafe (seafood paella with green sauce). We then walked the mile or so back to our Airbnb for a late afternoon siesta.

      After the siesta we finished our bottle of wine, danced a little, and read our books on the rooftop. Then we walked through the streets until we found a nice outdoor restaurant for dinner - delicious tapas of sausage and grilled clams followed cuttlefish...we ordered this knowing it was local to the city but thinking it was a fish and having no idea it was really a giant, purple, grilled squid. It was actually pretty good, but I don't think we'll order it again! Then we wandered several more windy alleys before a couple of beers on a beachside bar to finish the night.

      We love Cadiz!!!      Read more

    • Portugal-Algarve
      Day 9

      Cádiz

      July 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      Repetimos el desayuno tan rico de las tostadas con jamón y nos vamos a pasar el día a Cádiz.
      Hacemos un tour de un día bien preparado y paseamos por la calles de Cádiz cumpliendo nuestro itinerario, y con algunas paradicas donde la caña y la tapa no falta.
      Comemos varias tortitas de camarones y con unas cuantas cervezas en el cuerpo, y Pili con un buen agujero (en el pantalón), nos vamos a la playa.
      La playa de la Coleta, la de la misma ciudad, y allí un bañito, unas risas y momentito para recordar.
      Damos un paseo muy bonito por la fortaleza y nos vamos de vuelta al coche, a vestirnos como si de un día de playa no se tratara.
      Arregladitos y bien monos nos vamos al centro, a esperar a unos amigos de David de la carrera. Y tras dos horitas de espera interminables estos aparecieron, cuando nuestros estábamos muerticos de sueño.
      Pero bueno, una cena muy amena, mucho hablar, unas risas por aquí y por allá, pero a la hora de pagar menudo sinvergüenza el Guille.
      Pero a pesar del disgusto del pago, pa Sevilla nos vamos, bien tarde, que de madrugada llegamos. Y bueno, pa que contar la paradita no deseada que un policía no hizo pasar a mitad del camino.      Read more

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    • EggiistravelingSpain & Portugal
      Day 7

      Summer Cádiz Hostel, Cádiz, Spain

      July 22, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

      Zurück im Hostel kochte ich mir mein Abendessen, bevor ich nochmals loszog, um in der Altstadt den Abend ausklingen zu lassen.
      Am folgenden Morgen gab es wieder Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse, bevor die Weiterreise nach Sevilla anstand.Read more

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    • TravelerExpedition Dumbo
      Day 91

      Verregnetes Weihnachten

      December 25, 2021 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 16 °C

      Weihnachten war bei uns anders als wir gedacht hatten. Geplant waren Sonne, Palmen und Meer. Doch so richtige Weihnachtsstimmung wollte bei uns dieses Jahr nicht aufkommen. Weit weg von Freunden und Familie ist Weihnachten nicht viel mehr als die Tage davor und die Tage danach … wir haben uns dennoch würdigen Gulasch gemacht und haben den regen getrotzt und uns Cádiz angeschaut.
      Doch nach vier Tagen regen sind wir wieder bereit für die Sonne 😊      Read more

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