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... mom and dad. We met many people, clearly from all over the world and bonded over our condition. We stayed strong and made our way (almost). I grew a whole new appreciation for people who move, travel or work in a country that doesn´t speak their language. It is EXTREMELY hard and I felt a little embarrassed that I did not know a word.
But hey, if all had went smoothly this blog wouldn´t have been nearly as interesting. After all, what´s life without a little adventure thrown in?
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Beautiful Mezquita
... It was a little bit of a shock to be on the tourist trail after the last few days. All the days of cycling we had only seen a few other tourists here and there, mostly at lunch or dinner.
We also went to the Alcazar de los Reyes Christianos, which had some nice gardens. The Royal stables are near there and when we stopped in we happened across a photo shoot for the horses and riders. They didn't mind (or didn't stop) the handful of ...
An unexpected vacation to Cordoba
... tower) de Calahorra on the other. By night, the Alcazar and Mezquita are also lit up, which provided an amazing view looking over the river.
Across the river, the sights are quite different. The city goes back to being a modern, normal city rather than a maze of tiny streets. I decided it would be a good place to pick up some food. I went into a pizza place with carry out, and for an instant thought I had found a door into the US. ...
Moorish Spain - Seville and Cordoba
... in the old town, among narrow cobbled streets with balconied buildings towering either side, lightly trafficked or pedestrianised and patrolled by police on motor scooters; lined with small shops with so little stock it’s a wonder they generate enough turnover to cover the rent, let alone a wage for those tending them. The more modern wider streets were busier with people window shopping and vehicles, and were often lined by orange trees, loaded with old, dimpled ...
Islam meets Christianity
... well as a very old Synagogue. Spain has a fascinating mix of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures. The Mezquita that we saw the next day is one of the ultimate examples of that. We really liked the feel of Cordoba and walked around lots of its little streets. We found a little bar that advertised croquetas (one of fav fried foods). The lady there was super nice and made us a variety including ham, cod, cheese, and vegetable. After ...