Oooooh.... Cordoba - it was wonderful. I have always wanted to go to the mosque/cathedral there, and I was wandering around touching the pillars, and taking photos, trying to believe I was really there. The Islamic pillars with the red stripes are amazing, and the space itself is unbelievable. The centre part is the Catholic Cathedral, and while I can appreciate that they wanted to turn it back into a place of Christian worship, we both found the culture clash a bit unsettling. However, we stayed in there for a long time, as I couldn't bear to leave. I wish I could post a picture of it.
The old town in Cordoba is nice, too. The best things are the restaurants, through sudden dim arches, in beautiful courtyards. There are a lot of flowers in the streets, too. It's a very pretty place.
Paco's bar was buzzing tonight. It was full of families, and there were lots of ladies of a certain age who had dressed up to go and sit in the square and eat chips with their fingers. We had a huge plate of fried chicken and chips. Thank goodness we only ordered one portion. One more great night in Seville.
We are now sitting in the hotel coutyard with our nightcaps. It's very peaceful.
I probably won't post a blog now until Sunday, our last night, as there won't be much to say. We are just going to hang out in Seville and relax for the next three days.
Lots of love to everyone.
It is wonderful there isn't it? Can't wait to see your photos.
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