Sevilla Friday, April 24 2026

I woke up really early and went to the Observation Lounge to see our approach to Cadiz.
We took a tour to Seville- about an hour and a half drive. Seville sponsored the Iberia -America exposition. A large, beautiful complex, the Spanish building is currently a government bldg including immigration etc.

We went to the Alcazar, occupied as a summer home by the Kings of Spain, and by Franco during the dictatorship. I learned that Franco was pro-monarchy, and wanted King Alfonso XIII to return to the throne, but according to our guide, the king asked that Franco remain in power and have Juan Carlos succeed him.

The Festival of April was in full swing, with people dressed up in Flamenco dancing and riding gear, and people on horseback as well as families in carriages going to the fair, followed by a bullfight.Read more