We made it!  Home Sweet Home    9 weeks in Spain was an amazing adventure full of memories and experiences that we both will always treasure.  The people we met are wonderful and we have made many lifetime friends.

 The last few days in Granada were filled, taking in all we could .  The hotel was the best of the trip, and convenient walking distance to all sites.  Loved walking through the different areas. Only one incident where we both thought we were being watched, possible pickpocket situation.   We had been warned so were cautious and finally got away from this person.

The drive to Madrid was traumatic for Ter, got stopped by two Civil Guard on motorcycles.  Ticketed for no lights in a tunnel and not driving in the slow lane.  Great last night in Madrid.  Took the reception's suggestion for tapas and supper and it paid off, wonderful food and exceptional service.

Been sorting through over 1000 pictures,, planning on making a photo album so hopefully some of you will see more of our adventure.

Hope you all have enjoyed our postings we have had fun sharing with you


Adios amigos          with love from Kansas

More update on Seville,  we enjoyed ourselves though the city is much too big for our liking.  Took the sightseeing bus again first thing in the morning and it was much more tolerable.  Visited the Cathedral, which is truly amazing, so vast and ornate.   Walked around a lot of the centre of town,seeing lots of street entertainers, horse carriages and different sections of town.

Now have spent two days in Granada and it is so much more fun.  Okay "Jill" our garmin GPS got  us lost and it took two hours longer circling around  and down the wrong way on a one way street,to find our hotel and parking but we made it!  Great hotel in center of things.  Spent the first afternoon sight seeing, the cathedral here is even more impressive than Seville.  Walked through the Jewish and gypsy sections.  Terry had fun bartering with the people.  Got a guided tour through the Alhambra, three hour walking tour that was very informative. It is so Hugh can not imaging visiting it without a guide.  To even get in you have to make reservations a month ahead of time.   Made friends with Arab named Mohamed (imagine that)who joined us for tapas.    Heading to Madrid tomorrow , then home. Have tons of photos but will take a few days to get them loaded and sorted. Will post more soon.

Just a quick note, hard day!   Started off with getting separated, took forever to find each other.  Yesterday we missed the last bus to hotel had to walk forever, previously had taken a sightseeing bus, only seats were on the inside and we were so hot got off after two stops.  Most of you know how I do when HOT and tired :). Got mixed up with a HUGH crowd coming out from a bull fight.  So have had some mishaps in Seville be ready to move on to Granada.   Seville is beautiful and lots to see but also a very big city.  Cordoba was a lot easier to navigate and lots more charm and character.  

Buenos noches.  Will post more pictures soon

Having trouble loading pictures,will try again tomorrow in Seville.  This is our third day in Cordoba, it is a beautiful town and I have taken over a hundred pictures.  The first day we got here mid afternoon, walked around till around 10 seeing numerous histories sites and neighborhoods, soaking in the culture.  Yesterday started the day with an audio tour of the Mosque/Cathedral which took about three hours then on to the Alcazar an ancient Moorish military post now filled with amazing gardens.  Rested a couple of hours then out for an evening of site seeing and a Flamenco show at 10:30, walking back to hotel about 1.   Today was a demonstration parade followed by a May Day parade and every square in town is having their own parties, three days of celebrating. All the squares are by churches and they have big crosses decorated with flowers as part of the celebration.  We are heading out again now for supper and to take in more of the celebrations, music and dancing.  Will head to Seville tomorrow for two nights then to Granada.   Doing as much as we can in these last few days.  Then home to recuperate!!!  Sending a hug with love from Spain