Apr 24, 2013 - SPANISH FOOD

Eating in or out in Spain can be both gastronomic and cultural, especially good at the same time. TAPAS: The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Spain and food. When it is done well it is something that will stay with you forever. It is simple and cheap and is one of the most Spanish things to do. Andalusia is a great place to try the Tapas experience. The range of 'Nibbles' usually served 'Free' with a drink at the bar are too extensive in range to list but a small plate of shell fish, a selection of Ham or Cheese, a skewer...

Apr 22, 2013 - GRANADA - Alhambra palaces

A fortress, a palace and a water garden, the Alhambra represents the Moorish history in Spain, especially Andalusia and is amongst the best architectural sights of Europe, with its peach coloured brick walls. A magnificent construction set against the back drop of the Sierra Nevada the ideal time to visit is in the spring. There are some complications when trying to purchase tickets as there number restrictions and only so many available on the day due to 'On line Bookings' in advance. The Nasrid Palaces has set times to visit. This is...

Apr 22, 2013 - NERJA - Costa Del Sol

At the most easterly side of the Costa Del Sol, some 45 miles east of Malaga, lies the typically Spanish resort of Nerja. With the Balcón de Europa (Balcony of Europe), a tree lined promenade jutting out to sea, at its heart, this town is a Mediterranean gem. The 'Balcon' overlooks the pretty little fishing beach of Calahonda with a stunning, magical, mountain backdrop. You can stay in a range of places from the Parador or one of the towns many Hotels, Hostals, or rent an apartment in one of the urbanization's. Easily accessible by Hire...

Apr 22, 2013 - CORDOBA - Getting There

Make your arrival point in Andalusia the Southern City of Malaga on the Costa Del Sol. From the airport as you leave the arrivals lounge follow signs for 'TREN' (Train) which takes you across the road away from the main terminal. As you enter the train station there are some automatic ticket machines which you can amend to give details in English. Select destination 'MARIA ZAMBRANO'(Remember to select the number of tickets for each member of your party) Make you way down to the platform in the direction of Malaga (NOT Fuengirola) On arrival...

Apr 22, 2013 - CORDOBA - Mezquita & Other Places

The Mezquita/Cathedral of Cordoba is one of Spain's most impressive buildings and a major tourist attraction. Featuring several architectural styles and uniting religious elements of Islam and occidental culture. It covers 24,000 square meters and includes 856 columns made of marble, granite, jasper, and other fine materials. The Mezquita is over 1000 years old and took approximately 200 years to build. In 1236 after Cordoba was recaptured by King Ferdinand III and rejoined Christendom, the mosque became a church. The Mezquita is...

Apr 22, 2013 - CORDOBA - Hostal Lineros No.38

Hostal Lineros No.38 Is the ideal place to stay for a Cordoban 'Mini Break' and at a very reasonable cost. There is no breakfast included but there is a small 'Prep' area adjacent to the main courtyard where you can rustle up a snack if you wish. The design and decor, as you can see from viewing the photographs, more than makes up for the lack of breakfast. Not far along Calle Lineros (left as you exit Hostal) you will find cafes & restaurants to provide breakfast (And meals, snacks & tapas at all times of day). We made our way to Plaza...

Jan 6, 2013 - La muerte peluda

Well there is so much to say, i dropped the mobile on the beach, i thought i lost it on the road, so i went back a little bit to see if it was on the road behind.Of course not, when i got back at the beach there was a family looking at a mobile at the exact spot i was.They were probably looking for clues of who's the owner, phone number, address. Good for me i deleted the porn before. I am now in Algeciras, around 280km since my last post. I spent the new year'eve in a small town call Alcalà, where nothing happened. A lady gave me a bag of...

Jan 5, 2013 - A Day in Sevilla Spain

Today is in Sevilla and it is a beautiful town. It has that old Spanish feel to it for sure. We are staying in the old part of town with the cobblestone streets and little narrow roads going here and there. The first stop today is the bakery that has chocolate croissants. It will be the first but not last chocolate croissant of the trip but not the last I'm sure since we are going to France still. We the crossed the street and got some Starbucks it is all good. The Cathedral is now open so inside we go. OMG what a site the place was huge...

Jan 4, 2013 - Must be day 3 here. Granada at night on to Sevilla

Last night we didn't make it to the Flamenco dancers but instead found a great place right by our hotel to see the Alhambra at night. We then found a restaurant/bar that had tables on the roof overlooking the Alhambra it was beautiful. I put a picture of that on today's even though it happened yesterday. Today we got up had breakfast at our hotel and got the car out of the garage and left Granada. We drove through hills of olive orchards and other crops it was a lovely drive. We came upon a small town of Carmona and had some sangria and...

Jan 3, 2013 - The first Day of our Adventure

We arrived in Madrid on time and tired. We got our little car and headed out to Toledo. We intended to find the car park and take the escalator into the center of town. I read all about this thought I had it down but no the streets were narrow and people walking everywhere we went round and round never found the car park gave up hit the road to Granada. We were to stay in the old town of Granada and had many directions on how to get to the hotel however we could not find it until we hire a taxi to drive in front of us and get us to the...

Dec 29, 2012 - Blblbl

Ok ok After a cheap breakfast offered by the hostel,i made my way out of Sevilla, i was left alone as i followed a dirt road through marshes.The road was badly maintained, for 30 kms i had to zig zag between holes and rocks,good thing is that i couldn't fall asleep behind the weel(memories from Kalbarri). There are disadvantages from cycling, like hitting full face a cloud of black flies.You will never see them coming,it's like if they were suicidal, they wait at ground level and 3 seconds before the impact they take position, you barely...

Dec 25, 2012 - Sevilla

First post,first thing,i have started to draw,yes,to draw.I am not saying that i am good,so far i have drawn 2 things,and so far i have 2 crumbled paper balls thrown in the waste basket. After surviving the end of the world,i rode into Sevilla,Spain. Checked in a 10€ hostel and washed my body from the 20 layers (1 per day) of dirt,i then took a walk around town. See pictures (you know how bad i am at taking pictutes,hen) The same problem comes back every time in cities "walking", I am not used to that anymore,so now a have fucking blisters...