Seville


Thanksgiving Trip to Cadiz, Seville and Carmona
November 22-25

Cadiz - 1 day
Seville - 3 nights, 4 days

This trip was special because Dan's sister, Cherie joined us for Cadiz and Seville. The kids enjoyed having their aunt along.

In Cadiz, we visited the beautiful beach where there were very few people. This city has a very laid-back feeling. It's like everyone is on a permanent vacation. We also visited the Castle of San Sebastian which is more like a military fortress. Jehovah Witnesses were imprisoned there during Franco's reign because they wouldn't denounce their religion. There's an inspiring little museum about it there.


I fell in love with Seville! It's a very charming city. Our first day in Seville, Thanksgiving Day, we visited the Alcazar in the morning. The Alcazar may not be as old as the Alhambra, but it far exceeds the beauty of the Alhambra, in my opinion. The buildings, the decor, the extensive gardens - breathtaking! Our trip was followed by Thanksgiving dinner with Dan's other sister, Michelle, and her two friends, Pam and James, at a typical Spanish restaurant.
 Allison in front of the Alcazar in Seville.                      Spencer posing in the Alcazar.






















The next day, we visited the main cathedral which holds the tomb of Christopher Columbus. They really revere him here in Spain!
 This was followed by the the towers walk where you get to hike to the top of the cathedral. Very cool views.


The cathedral tour was followed by an epic carriage ride through the beautiful, and I mean absolutely beautiful Paque de Maria Luisa and ending at the Plaza de Espana. In the 19-20th Century, Seville was the seat of fashion and progression. The Expo of 1929 showcased Seville. Many buildings were build specifically for the Expo, including the Plaza de Espana. We rented a a boat and paddled around the front of the plaza and under a few bridges. The kids loved it!
 The Star Wars film, Attack of the Clones, is filmed here as the city of Naboo.
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The Plaza de Espana had some amazing, in our opinion, Flamenco dancers, singers and drummers, performing for visitors. We really enjoyed the shows!




We left Seville Friday night, stopping to spend the night in the Bread Provider city where they used to provide the bread for the wealthy inhabitants of Seville. We found this 200 meter tunnel that goes through a small hill. Not a tourist attraction, but the kids thought it was a grand adventure.

 We stopped by Carmona which had a fascinating castle - this is not my picture,



We also visited the extensive and peculiar Roman cemetery on the outskirts of Carmona - very interesting!

Alliso loving the Roman necropolis in
Carmona, Spain


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