Seville

 Today was sedate and chilled. We got up after the minimal of Hurkle Durkling and set off to explore some more of this amazing city. Crispy's favourite spot until here had been Grenada but she has now firmly decided that she is in love with Seville. You can't blame her as it is a beautiful ancient city that has made the transformation into the 21st century with ease. 

Modern and vibrant yet firmly holding onto it's history and traditions. It is clean and friendly with every modern convenience yet feels old and safe. We both love it. It feels like one of those rare places you could keep returning to and never tire of it's splendour.

Today we meandered once more through it's streets to the Plaza de Espana. A large park and building built for the 1928 exposition to showcase everything Spain had to offer. It is fantastic. A huge semi circular building surrounded by fountains and parklands. Busy.  fresh and full of locals and tourists alike enjoying the sunshine and atmosphere. Although relatively new it is spectacular and definitely a must see part of this city.

From here we grabbed some lunch and made our way to the Cathedral. I had booked us on a guided tour of the Cathedral and Real Alcazar. That's not to say that there is another Unreal Alcazar it simply means that real in Spanish means Royal. Although a 14th century palace built on top of an old 10th century Muslim palace. It is still the royal residency of the Spanish monarchy when they visit Seville.

The tour was interesting and we saw everything we wanted to. Including the tomb of Christopher Columbus inside the Cathedral. It's a huge ornate affair full of hidden meanings which the guide explained. Unfortunately Chris isn't inside. Only a tiny part of him resides within (we are not sure which bit). After his death his body was moved several times and every resting spot kept a bit of him for good luck. By the time he finally arrived here there wasn't much left.  The Spanish say Chris travelled more after he was dead than he did when he was alive.

The bell tower. I asked if we could have a tug of the ropes but they weren't to keen.

Chris C,s tomb

Tomorrow we waltz our Matilda's for the last time back to Málaga in preparation for our journey back to Crispy central and the hovel.

It's a few hours bus ride and Ive already secured our tickets. Crispy is tucked up in bed dreaming of our past adventures and adventures yet to be.

Bare and Crispy signing off. Seville, Andalucia, Espana