Trip from Madrid through Andalusian Spain, November, 2016

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Flight to Madrid-I leave Chicago during beautiful sunset.
Flight to Madrid-I leave Chicago during beautiful sunset.
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Madrid-Impossible to get to the Madrid hotel because of a run across the city.
Madrid-Impossible to get to the Madrid hotel because of a run across the city.
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Madrid to Cordoba-Small solar panels apparently power irrigation.
Madrid to Cordoba-Small solar panels apparently power irrigation.
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Madrid to Cordoba-In La Mancha, we see ancient windmills from the middle ages. Where is Don Quixote?
Madrid to Cordoba-In La Mancha, we see ancient windmills from the middle ages. Where is Don Quixote?
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Madrid to Cordoba-Here he is: statue of Don Quixote at a stop in La Mancha.
Madrid to Cordoba-Here he is: statue of Don Quixote at a stop in La Mancha.
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Madrid to Cordoba-First of many banks of solar cells we passed.
Madrid to Cordoba-First of many banks of solar cells we passed.
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Madrid to Cordoba-Primarily grapes or olive trees grown here. Modern farming methods evident everywhere.
Madrid to Cordoba-Primarily grapes or olive trees grown here. Modern farming methods evident everywhere.
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Madrid to Cordoba-Pretty little white town along the way.
Madrid to Cordoba-Pretty little white town along the way.
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Cordoba-Arrival in Cordoba for an afternoon of discovery.
Cordoba-Arrival in Cordoba for an afternoon of discovery.
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Cordoba-Gate in the Roman wall into Historic Cordoba.
Cordoba-Gate in the Roman wall into Historic Cordoba.
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Cordoba-The old Roman Wall around historic Cordoba
Cordoba-The old Roman Wall around historic Cordoba
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Cordoba-Strolling busy streets in historic Cordoba.
Cordoba-Strolling busy streets in historic Cordoba.
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Cordoba-A shop in Cordoba
Cordoba-A shop in Cordoba
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Cordoba-In the old Jewish section of Cordoba, narrow lanes and lots of atmosphere.
Cordoba-In the old Jewish section of Cordoba, narrow lanes and lots of atmosphere.
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Cordoba-Maimonides, Sephardic Jew Philosopher/Astronomer in 12th century.
Cordoba-Maimonides, Sephardic Jew Philosopher/Astronomer in 12th century.
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Cordoba-Lovely courtyard, historic cordoba
Cordoba-Lovely courtyard, historic cordoba
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Cordoba-School courtyard.
Cordoba-School courtyard.
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Cordoba-Another narrow street with white houses
Cordoba-Another narrow street with white houses
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Cordoba-Poking the camera into the courtyard.
Cordoba-Poking the camera into the courtyard.
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Cordoba-Colorful shopping, fans for the Flamenco!
Cordoba-Colorful shopping, fans for the Flamenco!
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Cordoba-In the shops, today. No escape from gift tee-shirts!
Cordoba-In the shops, today. No escape from gift tee-shirts!
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Cordoba-Bell Tower from Court of Oranges
Cordoba-Bell Tower from Court of Oranges
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Cordoba-Mezquita, the world renown Corboda Mosque - Cathedral. One of the most important buildings in religious history.
Cordoba-Mezquita, the world renown Corboda Mosque - Cathedral. One of the most important buildings in religious history.
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Cordoba-Meszuita, Mosque area
Cordoba-Meszuita, Mosque area
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Cordoba-Meszuita, Mosque area
Cordoba-Meszuita, Mosque area
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Cordoba-Looking from the Mosque area into the Catholic area (note the cross above).
Cordoba-Looking from the Mosque area into the Catholic area (note the cross above).
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Cordoba-Meszuita, Roman Catholic nave inserted in the 16th century.
Cordoba-Meszuita, Roman Catholic nave inserted in the 16th century.
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Cordoba-Meszuita, in the Catholic area, where services are still allowed.
Cordoba-Meszuita, in the Catholic area, where services are still allowed.
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Cordoba-Amazing architecture. Muslims have petitioned to aagain have services, but not allowed yet.
Cordoba-Amazing architecture. Muslims have petitioned to aagain have services, but not allowed yet.
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Cordoba-Atop the Christian alter.
Cordoba-Atop the Christian alter.
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Cordoba-Inside meszuita, amazing site of historic architecture!
Cordoba-Inside meszuita, amazing site of historic architecture!
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Cordoba-Mesquita view, beautiful!
Cordoba-Mesquita view, beautiful!
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Cordoba-Mesquita showing both mosque stripes and christian statues.
Cordoba-Mesquita showing both mosque stripes and christian statues.
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Cordoba-Huge set of pipes for the pipe organ in Mesquita
Cordoba-Huge set of pipes for the pipe organ in Mesquita
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Cordoba-dome view
Cordoba-dome view
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Cordoba-fabulous alter of paintings and columns. Wish I'd done better with the photo.
Cordoba-fabulous alter of paintings and columns. Wish I'd done better with the photo.
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Cordoba-Mesquita hosts a display of Jesus with the cross statues.
Cordoba-Mesquita hosts a display of Jesus with the cross statues.
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Cordoba-The cross statues and the mosque arches are an odd combination.
Cordoba-The cross statues and the mosque arches are an odd combination.
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Cordoba-Statues of crucifiction framed by mosque arches.
Cordoba-Statues of crucifiction framed by mosque arches.
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Cordoba-Crucifiction display continued.
Cordoba-Crucifiction display continued.
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Cordoba-More statues of crucifiction framed by mosque arches.
Cordoba-More statues of crucifiction framed by mosque arches.
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Cordoba-Roman bridge in Historic center, originally built in the 1st century, repaired by Islamic reconstruction.
Cordoba-Roman bridge in Historic center, originally built in the 1st century, repaired by Islamic reconstruction.
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Cordoba to Seville-more banks of solar panels generate electricity.
Cordoba to Seville-more banks of solar panels generate electricity.
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Seville-The Ibero-American Expo, 1929, was in Seville Spain. The Columbian structure.
Seville-The Ibero-American Expo, 1929, was in Seville Spain. The Columbian structure.
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Seville-Guatemala Building in the Ibero-American Exposition, 1929.
Seville-Guatemala Building in the Ibero-American Exposition, 1929.
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Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Plaza de Espana, the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-Christian relaxes as he explores the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Christian relaxes as he explores the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-Odd performance by someone dressed as American Indian in the Spanish Gardens.
Seville-Odd performance by someone dressed as American Indian in the Spanish Gardens.
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Seville-ancient tree.
Seville-ancient tree.
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Seville-We enter the ancient twisting paths of the Jewish neighborhood.
Seville-We enter the ancient twisting paths of the Jewish neighborhood.
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Seville-Historical district - not looking so Jewish yet.
Seville-Historical district - not looking so Jewish yet.
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Seville-Historical district narrow streets
Seville-Historical district narrow streets
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Seville-Shopping in the old Jewish historical area
Seville-Shopping in the old Jewish historical area
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Seville-Decorative bench over an area of buried Roman Ruins.
Seville-Decorative bench over an area of buried Roman Ruins.
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Seville-Yes, Flamenco-style dresses for little girls.
Seville-Yes, Flamenco-style dresses for little girls.
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Seville-Approaching Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See. The flat ground covers historic Roman ruins.
Seville-Approaching Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See. The flat ground covers historic Roman ruins.
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Seville-Cathedral of Sevile (aka Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See.
Seville-Cathedral of Sevile (aka Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See.
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Seville-Library repository of Seville and Spanish history. A carraige ride is beginning to sound good.
Seville-Library repository of Seville and Spanish history. A carraige ride is beginning to sound good.
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Seville-Getting ready for a boat ride on the Guadalquivir
Seville-Getting ready for a boat ride on the Guadalquivir
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Seville-Photos from the boat ride on the Guadalquivir River.
Seville-Photos from the boat ride on the Guadalquivir River.
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Seville-Photos from the boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. A stadium.
Seville-Photos from the boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. A stadium.
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Seville-Photos from the boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. Four very different bridges coming up.
Seville-Photos from the boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. Four very different bridges coming up.
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Seville-Photos from the boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. First of four very different bridges.
Seville-Photos from the boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. First of four very different bridges.
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Seville-The second of 4 very different bridges.
Seville-The second of 4 very different bridges.
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Seville-Lone kayaker on the river.
Seville-Lone kayaker on the river.
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Seville-Approaching the third of four distinctive bridges, with the fourth rising in the background.
Seville-Approaching the third of four distinctive bridges, with the fourth rising in the background.
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Seville-The fourth bridge of four on our boat trip - very cool design!
Seville-The fourth bridge of four on our boat trip - very cool design!
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Seville-Graffiti is the same everywhere!
Seville-Graffiti is the same everywhere!
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Seville-Beautiful homes overlook graffiti, fishing and relaxing along the river.
Seville-Beautiful homes overlook graffiti, fishing and relaxing along the river.
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Seville-Not sure, but think their faces were over flamenco dancers.
Seville-Not sure, but think their faces were over flamenco dancers.
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Seville-Starting to walk through the huge Seville Cathedal.
Seville-Starting to walk through the huge Seville Cathedal.
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Seville-Seville Cathedal
Seville-Seville Cathedal
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Seville-Seville Cathedal
Seville-Seville Cathedal
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Seville-Seville Cathedal
Seville-Seville Cathedal
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Seville-Seville Cathedal selfie from a mirror set up on the floow for ceiling photos.
Seville-Seville Cathedal selfie from a mirror set up on the floow for ceiling photos.
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Seville-Seville Cathedal ceiling detail.
Seville-Seville Cathedal ceiling detail.
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Seville-Seville Cathedal, ceiling detail
Seville-Seville Cathedal, ceiling detail
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Seville-Seville Cathedal - more ceiling detail
Seville-Seville Cathedal - more ceiling detail
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Seville-Seville Cathedal leaving through the courtyard.
Seville-Seville Cathedal leaving through the courtyard.
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Seville-We found a pen store! Carla.
Seville-We found a pen store! Carla.
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Seville-I pose in front of the pen store for Carla's photo.
Seville-I pose in front of the pen store for Carla's photo.
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Seville-The Mushrooms rise above underground Roman Ruins.
Seville-The Mushrooms rise above underground Roman Ruins.
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Seville-Underground Museu Antiquarium of Roman Ruins.
Seville-Underground Museu Antiquarium of Roman Ruins.
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Seville-Display of underground Roman Ruins.
Seville-Display of underground Roman Ruins.
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Seville-On top of the mushroom, overlooking Seville.
Seville-On top of the mushroom, overlooking Seville.
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Seville-Pathways in the mushroom overlooking Seville.
Seville-Pathways in the mushroom overlooking Seville.
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Seville-Another photo of Seville from atop the mushroom.
Seville-Another photo of Seville from atop the mushroom.
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Seville-Penquins advertising a big department store.
Seville-Penquins advertising a big department store.
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Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
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Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
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Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
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Seville-
Seville-
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Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
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Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
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Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
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Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
Seville-Front row seats at a flamenco performance
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Seville to Granada-Another tractor photo. Olive trees in the background.
Seville to Granada-Another tractor photo. Olive trees in the background.
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Seville to Granada-And yet another, and more olive trees.
Seville to Granada-And yet another, and more olive trees.
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Seville to Granada-Hilltop castle.
Seville to Granada-Hilltop castle.
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Seville to Granada-A small city on the way, with olive trees in the background.
Seville to Granada-A small city on the way, with olive trees in the background.
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Seville to Granada-Olive trees.
Seville to Granada-Olive trees.
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Seville to Granada-And so many more olive trees!
Seville to Granada-And so many more olive trees!
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Granada-La Alhambra, constructed in 889 AD on Roman ruins, then rebuilt in the 13th century as a palace and fortress.
Granada-La Alhambra, constructed in 889 AD on Roman ruins, then rebuilt in the 13th century as a palace and fortress.
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Granada-Apparently the site of weddings.
Granada-Apparently the site of weddings.
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Granada-The lower gate entrance to the area of Muslim architecture.
Granada-The lower gate entrance to the area of Muslim architecture.
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Granada-above the gate carved a hand upraised as though to stop entry, and a key signifying private entrance.
Granada-above the gate carved a hand upraised as though to stop entry, and a key signifying private entrance.
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Granada-Wall that the Christians forced the Muslims to build from Muslim gravestones.
Granada-Wall that the Christians forced the Muslims to build from Muslim gravestones.
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Granada-The high location of Alhumbra as a fortress gives it a wonderful view of the city.
Granada-The high location of Alhumbra as a fortress gives it a wonderful view of the city.
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Granada-Amazing overlook from the Alhambra walls.
Granada-Amazing overlook from the Alhambra walls.
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Granada-Alhambra fortress ruins.
Granada-Alhambra fortress ruins.
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Granada-Alhambra dungeon, I think.
Granada-Alhambra dungeon, I think.
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Granada-Granada from the Alhambra fortress overlook.
Granada-Granada from the Alhambra fortress overlook.
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Granada-Granada from the Alhambra fortress overlook.
Granada-Granada from the Alhambra fortress overlook.
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Granada-Alhambra overlook into Granada Cathedral.
Granada-Alhambra overlook into Granada Cathedral.
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Granada-White-capped mountains beyond Granada
Granada-White-capped mountains beyond Granada
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Granada-Another gate
Granada-Another gate
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Granada-Entrance to Palace of Carlos V
Granada-Entrance to Palace of Carlos V
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Granada-Palace of Carlos V, column detail
Granada-Palace of Carlos V, column detail
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Granada-Coutyard, Palace of Carlos V
Granada-Coutyard, Palace of Carlos V
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Granada-Some artwork for sale.
Granada-Some artwork for sale.
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Granada-Alhambra courtyard.
Granada-Alhambra courtyard.
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Granada-ruind of one of the palaces.
Granada-ruind of one of the palaces.
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Granada-
Granada-
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Granada-Alhambra courtyard.
Granada-Alhambra courtyard.
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Granada-Generallife Alhambra White Palace
Granada-Generallife Alhambra White Palace
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Granada-Decorative doorway view of Granada from the Alhambra.
Granada-Decorative doorway view of Granada from the Alhambra.
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Granada-
Granada-
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Granada-Alhambra courtyard gardens.
Granada-Alhambra courtyard gardens.
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Granada-Alhambra courtyard gardens.
Granada-Alhambra courtyard gardens.
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Granada-Oldest tree in the area - not doing well!
Granada-Oldest tree in the area - not doing well!
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Granada-Our travel group.
Granada-Our travel group.
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Granada-Spectacular roses.
Granada-Spectacular roses.
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Granada-I took a small bus to a performance of gypsies in a cave (as advertised).
Granada-I took a small bus to a performance of gypsies in a cave (as advertised).
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Granada-The road was much too narrow for the vehicle. Not sure how we made it!
Granada-The road was much too narrow for the vehicle. Not sure how we made it!
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Granada-This is the cave. Waiting for the performance.
Granada-This is the cave. Waiting for the performance.
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Granada-Gypsy dance in the cave.
Granada-Gypsy dance in the cave.
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Granada-Alhambra at night from the hills of Granada
Granada-Alhambra at night from the hills of Granada
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Granada-City lights of Granada
Granada-City lights of Granada
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Granada-Another of Alhambra at night from the hills of Granada
Granada-Another of Alhambra at night from the hills of Granada
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Granada-Walking through the old Arab quarters at night.
Granada-Walking through the old Arab quarters at night.
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Granada-Walking through the old Arab quarters at night.
Granada-Walking through the old Arab quarters at night.
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Granada to Toledo-Warning, more olive groves ahead. Millions of trees!
Granada to Toledo-Warning, more olive groves ahead. Millions of trees!
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Granada to Toledo-Source of all those
Granada to Toledo-Source of all those "Spanish Olives" in your store.
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Granada to Toledo-Source of all those
Granada to Toledo-Source of all those "Spanish Olives" in your store.
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Granada to Toledo-Living in an
Granada to Toledo-Living in an "Olive forest."
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Granada to Toledo-Source of all those
Granada to Toledo-Source of all those "Spanish Olives" in your store.
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Granada to Toledo-Some other interesting scenery along the way.
Granada to Toledo-Some other interesting scenery along the way.
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Granada to Toledo-Row upon row of solar panels light the area.
Granada to Toledo-Row upon row of solar panels light the area.
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Granada to Toledo-More ancient windmills to tilt at.
Granada to Toledo-More ancient windmills to tilt at.
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Granada to Toledo-Ancient hilltop castle
Granada to Toledo-Ancient hilltop castle
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Toledo-Arriving in Toledo, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1966.
Toledo-Arriving in Toledo, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1966.
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Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
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Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
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Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
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Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
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Toledo-Part of the ancient wall surrounding the city.
Toledo-Part of the ancient wall surrounding the city.
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Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
Toledo-Stunning views on arrival in Toledo.
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Toledo-Riding a bus of chaos?
Toledo-Riding a bus of chaos?
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Toledo-Toledo's fine goldsmithy creates groves for the gold.
Toledo-Toledo's fine goldsmithy creates groves for the gold.
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Toledo-
Toledo-
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Toledo-The Square.
Toledo-The Square.
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Toledo-Nice, but I prefer the gold jewelry!
Toledo-Nice, but I prefer the gold jewelry!
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Toledo-Beautiful entrance to the Toledo Cathedral.
Toledo-Beautiful entrance to the Toledo Cathedral.
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Toledo-Toledo Cathedral - I never got a decent angle for a photo.
Toledo-Toledo Cathedral - I never got a decent angle for a photo.
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Toledo-The interesting narrow streets we walked around.
Toledo-The interesting narrow streets we walked around.
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Toledo-Our tour leader, Gloria, explaining to our shadows.
Toledo-Our tour leader, Gloria, explaining to our shadows.
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Toledo-Proof that we saw the famous El Greco, which outlaws photography beyond the door.
Toledo-Proof that we saw the famous El Greco, which outlaws photography beyond the door.
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Toledo-Gloria's silver slippers point the way.
Toledo-Gloria's silver slippers point the way.
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Toledo-Antique bowls, sort of, for sale.
Toledo-Antique bowls, sort of, for sale.
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Toledo-St Maria laBlanca Monument, National Treasure, XIIth Century Synagogue
Toledo-St Maria laBlanca Monument, National Treasure, XIIth Century Synagogue
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Toledo-St Maria laBlanca Monument, National Treasure, XIIth Century Synagogue
Toledo-St Maria laBlanca Monument, National Treasure, XIIth Century Synagogue
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Toledo-St Maria laBlanca Monument, National Treasure, XIIth Century Synagogue
Toledo-St Maria laBlanca Monument, National Treasure, XIIth Century Synagogue
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Toledo-The Synagogue, thank you Isreal.
Toledo-The Synagogue, thank you Isreal.
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Toledo-Garden of the Synagogue
Toledo-Garden of the Synagogue
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Toledo-Synagogue Neighborhood.
Toledo-Synagogue Neighborhood.
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Toledo-Example of the reproduction work.
Toledo-Example of the reproduction work.
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Toledo-Dang, I wish I could find stamps for the postcards!
Toledo-Dang, I wish I could find stamps for the postcards!
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Toledo-Leaving Toledo, a last view of the Tagus River
Toledo-Leaving Toledo, a last view of the Tagus River
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Toledo to Madrid-looks a bit like the Sandhills of Nebraska.
Toledo to Madrid-looks a bit like the Sandhills of Nebraska.
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Madrid-first night in Madrid promising sunset.
Madrid-first night in Madrid promising sunset.
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Arriving at Reina Sofia Museo for a nice day.
Arriving at Reina Sofia Museo for a nice day.
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Madrid-courtyard around Reina Sofia.
Madrid-courtyard around Reina Sofia.
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Madrid-long hallways in Reina Sofia, with so many rooms to see!
Madrid-long hallways in Reina Sofia, with so many rooms to see!
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Madrid-Free day in Madrid, view of the train station from the glass elevator of the Reina Sofia Museo.
Madrid-Free day in Madrid, view of the train station from the glass elevator of the Reina Sofia Museo.
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Madrid-Courtyard of the Reina Sofia Museo.
Madrid-Courtyard of the Reina Sofia Museo.
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Madrid-Reina Sofia - by now, I'm beginning to feel like the Beast with a Red Heart.
Madrid-Reina Sofia - by now, I'm beginning to feel like the Beast with a Red Heart.
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Madrid-Glass Elevator on the outside of Reina Sofia Museo.
Madrid-Glass Elevator on the outside of Reina Sofia Museo.
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Madrid-Shot from the Reina Sofia, raising (lowering?) a wheelbarrow several stories.
Madrid-Shot from the Reina Sofia, raising (lowering?) a wheelbarrow several stories.
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Madrid-A few pieces of art to prove that I did more than ride the glass elevator: Portait of a Countess.
Madrid-A few pieces of art to prove that I did more than ride the glass elevator: Portait of a Countess.
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Madrid-Known for their Salvador Dali works. This is
Madrid-Known for their Salvador Dali works. This is "Enigma of Hitler."
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Madrid-Children playing around the Roy Lichtenstein Brushstroke as I leave the Museum and, soon, Madrid.
Madrid-Children playing around the Roy Lichtenstein Brushstroke as I leave the Museum and, soon, Madrid.
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