Seville was our first stop in Spain and it is almost the last video (Vigo still to come) Alex mange to pull together just a day before our next trip.
Final notes: Andalucia and Galicia
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This is a wrap-up on our Spanish part of the trip and a catch up for topics left out of previous posts. And although we did dash through Madrid, it wasn’t the main focus of our winter travel. Continue reading “Final notes: Andalucia and Galicia”
Cordoba feels relaxed
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Córdoba, our last stop in Andalusia (for now), founded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC, conquered by the Moors in the 8th century, after being in the Visigoths hands, and eventually seized in the 13th century Christian conquest, is known for the highest summer temperatures in Spain and mild winters with frequent showers. Continue reading “Cordoba feels relaxed”
Dramatic Ronda
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Ronda, one of the white towns in Andalucia, is beautiful and dramatic. This small, mountaintop, compact town perched on both sides of the deep Guadalevín River Gorge, has a lot going for it. The old town, dating to Moorish rule, with narrow streets and cobble stones, is on the southern side of the gorge. Continue reading “Dramatic Ronda”
Seville (Sevilla)
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In the country of sangria, the most disappointing thing in Sevilla was … the sangria!
Goodbye Sevilla. Alex liked you. Me, not so much. Although we agreed you are not our favourite. I won’t miss the feeling of being rushed into bolting down my meal at a restaurant. Continue reading “Seville (Sevilla)”
The start
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For this trip we fly to Lisbon, take a train to Faro, one of our favourites, but where we’d only spend one night, and continue to Sevilla by bus the following morning. We’d spend a week there to fight off jetlag and acclimatize. Continue reading “The start”
Simple Rhubarb Recipes
It has been warm but rainy spring. Contrary to all recommendations I bought seedlings and planted my veggies end of April and early May. Continue reading “Simple Rhubarb Recipes”
Porto, the revolting city
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In a year Porto has changed. The streets are steeper and the up-hills are longer. We stay with the same people. Loved their studio and the location. That grocery store around the corner is now perched on a steep hill far away. Continue reading “Porto, the revolting city”
Why did we miss Evora last year?
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Lisbon
We arrived in Lisbon exactly a year after we there in January 2023. Arranged to stay with our old hosts with whom we had kept in touch. Continue reading “Why did we miss Evora last year?”
Coimbra, the old capital of Portugal
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Life got in the way and we haven’t posted anything for a long time. We are currently in Coimbra, the medieval capital of Portugal, Continue reading “Coimbra, the old capital of Portugal”
Porto on foot
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(Yes, 3 months later we still have a few posts and videos to finish)
We loved Porto. It is the second largest city in Portugal, yet very easy to explore on foot. It revealed itself slowly, street by street, with a new scene or scenery every step of the way. Continue reading “Porto on foot”
Porto on a plate
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This rye bread was out of the world! It was very hearty and lasted us the entire week in Porto. One slice each was enough with the breakfast. Continue reading “Porto on a plate”
Lisbon on a fork
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(Or in a glass for that matter)
These series wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t touch on our modest experience with the food and drinks in Lisbon, although Porto is even more exciting and well known for its food scene. Continue reading “Lisbon on a fork”
Lagos, Algarve
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Jan 14 – Jan 18
There is a lot going on for Lagos. It has a beautiful old city centre (downtown for the North Americans and yes it was downhill from where we stayed), sunny beaches for every taste, Continue reading “Lagos, Algarve”
A day in Porto
After a full sunny day walking around Porto and sampling port, sangria and plentiful Portuguese food, we were ready for a relaxing evening, Continue reading “A day in Porto”
