Cordoba is beautiful. Quaint little streets, the Roman Bridge, the Alcazar of the Catholic kings and of course the Mezquita.
We had a little lie in this morning as Cordoba old town is only small and easily walkable. I am sorry to say that recently we have become past masters in the art of " Hurkle Durkling".
(Hurkle Durkle, 200 year old Scottish term meaning " to lie or lounge in bed longer than you should.)
Back in blighty there is nothing more we enjoy than a good Hurkle Durkle. Especially when the weather is terrible and the rain is lashing the roof of the hovel.
Any how I make no excuses we had a good lie in before making our way onto the streets. It has been hot today. Above 31 degrees but it is a dry heat and has felt comfortable. Above 31 degrees in Asia the very thought of any exertion causes a sweat and change of underwear.
We visited the remaining sights at a leisurely pace interspaced with several comfort breaks at the little taberna and bodega spread about the labyrinthine streets and alleys. Being Sunday I had miscalculated that the major points of interest close early but we still managed to get to see what we set out to see. The only thing we missed out on was a museum dedicated to those lovely chaps of the Spanish inquisition. Crispy loves a spot of torture and mutilation and was a little put out but at least it wasn't due to our Hurkle Durkling. The museum closed after COVID so there must not of been a huge interest in instruments of death and torment.
The highlight of the day was definitely the Mozquita Mosque. A huge incredibly ornate mosque built by the Califa in the 11th century and turned into a Catholic Cathedral under the Catholic kings
A sign stated that mass had been performed within its walls every day since 1239 which is pretty impressive.
After the sights it was a stroll around for a bite to eat and a glass of vino or two. Tomorrow we catch a bus for Seville and the last city before returning to Málaga where I have a little surprise planned for the old bird.
So far it has been amazing and I'm sure Seville won't disappoint us.
Bare and Crispy signing off, Cordoba, Andalucia, Espana
Addendum.
In the cathedral we had a bit of an epiphany. As we are doing the Camino de Santiago in June we have decided to start a just giving page in aid of Prostate Cancer. As some know we were touched by this horrible illness last year and it seemed apt to try and help. The details are on my Facebook page if anyone would care to support us.
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