Sevilla ~ Seville

Sevilla's cathedral is the 3rd largest in the world .

We were overwhelmed by it's size.....and it's contents. 

The cathedral was immense..... this 1 item was very small.
A little child's crown located in their Treasurery.

HUGE organ !

Stained glass windows from 1686.

....and with an early closure for New Year's Eve, 

there was just us in the huge place !

Ronda

 A great stay in one of the largest "white hill towns" .
We saw 3 interesting places in this town.

Modern bull fighting rituals were formulated 
in Ronda, in the 1800's.

And...this is their Plaza de Toros..

...a most interesting museum .

Don Quiote by Joaquin Peinado...
Joaquin was Ronda's famous artist .

Joaquin ,with his friend Picasso. 
This museum displayed both of their paintings. 
A lovely building 'n gallery which we enjoyed .....all alone. 

This bridge connects the old Moorish town (on the left) with their new town. It crosses a 360 ft. deep gorge, which is 200 feet wide. 
This bridge was built in 1750's .

It is a looooonnnng way down ...

Note: pix above, the visitors are out on the platform
enjoying view of the country side.

Costa del Sol

View from our balcony... 

....and a view of my dinner.  :~)

...sun rise on the Mediterranean Sea.

Sunday at Church

This cathedral is the 2nd largest in Spain....

It is HUGE !!!!..note the size of the column + :~)

....and a closer view

Dual Organs !

My favorites again....and there were so many books!!
Try to imagine all the choir members singing from just 1 book . Like this..

La Alhambra

The immense Alhambra is located on the hill over looking Granada. 
Looking up....

Looking down, over the wall..

The rooms + plazas are generous in size....
many areas had water "cooling" fountains.

Every wall was plastered with delicate designs.

And.... detailed ceilings in every room !!!

What a fabulous place to see !!