As part of our first day in Cordoba we visited the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba and I seriously cannot even begin to describe its beauty. A beauty that is not only defined by it’s architecture but also by the unity of religion created within.In a world where so many countries have experienced or are experiencing religiousContinue reading “Exploring the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba: A Symbol of Harmony and Religious Unity”
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Touring Western Europe -Spain -Cordoba
Wow! What an amazing place!We arrived yesterday afternoon and settled into our hotel for three nights. Sequestered in the old part of town with cobbled streets, beautiful but varied architecture and an atmosphere of conviviality and somehow tranquility . Our day began with a 15 minute walk from our hotel through newer parts of theContinue reading “Touring Western Europe -Spain -Cordoba”
Touring Western Europe -Spain- El Retiro -The Best Park In The World!
“The Best Park in the World”As we reached our last day in Madrid and another train journey loomed, we left our Air BnB for our final afternoon under sunny skies and excitedly set off for El Retiro. We had discovered this oasis of activity and tranquillity on our last visit to Madrid and were eagerContinue reading “Touring Western Europe -Spain- El Retiro -The Best Park In The World!”
Touring Western Europe -Spain-The Palace of El Escorial
Armed with the Renfe Cercanios Madrid network map I made another attempt at ascertaining what times these trains run and managed to find a Renfe page on line which appeared to be helpful. According to this there was a train from Sol Metro station to El Escorial at 39 minutes past the hour. The sunContinue reading “Touring Western Europe -Spain-The Palace of El Escorial”
Touring Western Europe -Spain- Aranjuez
The Renfe Cercanios Madrid Network:When we were waiting for our return train yesterday in Avila we discovered there is another train service separate to the Metro and also not part of the Renfe intercity fast train network -the Renfe Cercanios Madrid network. It’s a bit like the London Underground in that it serves outlying regionsContinue reading “Touring Western Europe -Spain- Aranjuez”
Visit Avila: Discover Spain’s UNESCO Heritage City
We set out early on Friday morning to catch the metro just down the hill at Lavapies or Lava Pies as I tend to refer to it!With a quick change at Plaza de Espana we soon arrived at Principe Pio to board our train going 70 miles, more or less, due west of Madrid toContinue reading “Visit Avila: Discover Spain’s UNESCO Heritage City”
Opinion and Sexual Prejudice
When I first worked in London and the South East back in the late 80’s, HIV was just taking a hold. I lived through that era when heterosexuals were starting to question their lifestyle. I remember sitting at the bar one night, after work, having that discussion about how many people have you slept with,Continue reading “Opinion and Sexual Prejudice”
Discover Segovia: Top Attractions and Travel Advice
Having arrived at the second stop on our adventure across Western Europe we alight at Madrid station after a 4.5 hr, seamless train journey from Bilboa and have checked into our second Air BnB.We have visited Madrid before, back in May 2018, when we brought my daughter here as part of her 21st birthday present.Continue reading “Discover Segovia: Top Attractions and Travel Advice”
Opinion and Race Discrimination
In my personal life, having been brought up in a very white conservative middle class area, I found myself exploring the various areas of the country that I subsequently lived in and achieving a real multi cultural, cross generational, open mind. Racial prejudice arrived in my life when I fell in love and lived withContinue reading “Opinion and Race Discrimination”
Touring Western Europe -Spain -Bilbao
We arrived last Thursday, by plane, and treated ourselves to a taxi ride to our “home” for the next 6 nights. An Air BnB in the middle of the “Old Town”. -Casco Viejo.At the heart of the city are Bilbao’s original seven streets, Las Siete Calles, which date back to the 14th century. We areContinue reading “Touring Western Europe -Spain -Bilbao”
A Midlife Adventure 