Abadía del Sacramonte, Spain

Dave and I motivated ourselves to hike to the Abadía del Sacramonte and actually check out the inside. It’s important to know what to recommend to those who visit. There is a huge section that is still not accessible due to a significant fire a long time ago and unfortunately you can’t even get a […]

Plaza de España and Parque de María Luisa, Spain

While in Seville, we decided to take advantage of a ride on a horse drawn carriage, saw the impressive Plaza de España and Parque de María Luisa. Plaza de España which is in Parque de María Luisa, it’s massive folks! It’s supposed to embrace you like a hug. It was designed for the 1929 Ibero-American […]

Setas de Sevilla, Spain

Since Las Setas was along many a procession route it was hard not to run into it. I even came back in the evening to go up top and check out the lights. The boys really dug the playground and sliding off 1 of the support legs. It claims to be the largest wooden structure […]

Alcázar of Seville, Spain

Now, if you’re going to visit the Catedral de Seville you only need to walk across the plaza to the Royal Alcázar of Seville. It was gorgeous and expansive. Take a look! The Patio del León. At a different angle. Fachada del Rey Don Pedro or the Palace Facade of Peter I. This is from […]

Catedral de Seville, Spain

So, since all the brotherhoods were headed to the Catedral de Seville, we figured we’d check it out and see what all the hype was about. This is a massive cathedral so bear with me. Puerta de San Cristobal where you could buy tickets if you didn’t buy them online. Walking from the old town […]

Granada, Spain

We creeped back into Granada just in time to have the boys hunt for candy from the Easter bunny and observe the final 2 processions for Semana Santa. This is the final procession. Great color although I may be biased. The 1st paso up close.

Seville,Spain

Before we headed to Seville today we thought we’d take advantage of the 1st few days of semana santa to do yard work and a circular tour of the Geoparque de Granada with Geopark Granada. Totally recommend! Our 1st stop. The boys sitting on a ledge. Our 4×4 in the background looking back from we […]

First time in Middle Eastern Country: Qatar

For those who don’t know I am currently in Qatar visiting a friend who is graciously putting me up while we hang out during her spring break and I explore my 1st middle eastern country. Thanks to David Lindahl for letting me take a reconnaissance mission on my own. This is the view from her […]

Acequia del Toril to Dolmenes, Spain

Before we head back to Granada we had one final adventure of exploration. 1st, finding the Acequia del Toril and the nearby Dolmenes (Google was kind of helpful & no helpful signage) and having lunch in Gorafe. We found it! Our first test of danger was climbing atop the channel. I was initially just checking […]

Ride Vía Verde Guadix-Baza, Spain by Bicycle

Today, we took advantage of a bike trailer that was handed down and attempted a family bike ride on a via verde that begins between Guadix and Baza. 10km out and back, 20 km in all. We’ve learned Toren needs more distance bike rides as we made a lot of stops, but he’s a trooper. […]