Our second day in Madrid and we woke up to pouring rain. After breakfast we would be boarding the coach to do a scenic drive around Madrid. Unfortunately we couldn't see much as the rain pelted down. I tried to take photos but it was mostly rain on the coach window. Sorry the picture is … Continue reading Our last 2 days in Madrid – And a touch of Flamenco!
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Madrid Spain Day 1
Our hotel in Madrid for the next 3 nights would be the Hotel Villa Real on the Plaza de las Cortes. Before settling into the hotel would be a visit to the Museo del Prado. The Prado - not Prada, Museum was celebrating its Bicentenary. It officially opened on the 19 November 1819 as a … Continue reading Madrid Spain Day 1
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Stunning Toledo Spain
Arriving into Toledo we were taken around the most scenic views I have seen, winding around tight roads eventually pulling in to a parking area where we literally jumped off the coach to take in the views. The ancient city of Toledo stands on a hill above the Castilla-La-Mancha plains of central Spain. There is … Continue reading Stunning Toledo Spain
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The Windmills of Consuegra Spain
Another early start thank goodness breakfast was lovely lots of gluten free food and I was given a wrapped gluten free biscuit with choc chips to have later. After an hour and half our coach pulled into a roadside stop for those us to have a quick toilet break. Our next stop was in the … Continue reading The Windmills of Consuegra Spain
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A Taste of Granada and Alfarnatejo Spain
We arrived in Granada at our hotel with just enough time to change clothes and then head back out to dinner. It would be a fun night of laughter, good food, lots of wine and beer and music. Our entertainment would be a group of Tuna Musicians. No not fish 🙂 The restaurant was the El … Continue reading A Taste of Granada and Alfarnatejo Spain
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Ronda Spain – a town on the edge!
The streets of Ronda are narrow and tight so our coach dropped us off at the local bus station. It wasn't far just a 10 minute walk. Some of our group went shopping, Sarah, Peter, Muriel and I found a small restaurant to have some lunch. My stomach was playing up so I … Continue reading Ronda Spain – a town on the edge!
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Goodby 2019 and Hello 2020
Sitting here watching the devastating fires happening in Australia makes me realize how lucky I am. Im in my lounge room with the TV on, lap top on my lap, sun shining with a blue sky while others are on the beach or in boats shielding themselves from the smoke and flames. I have friends … Continue reading Goodby 2019 and Hello 2020
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An afternoon in Porto
Our last afternoon in Porto. We decided to just let our feet take us around Porto. Dark rain clouds were looming so we wore our rain jackets. It was also very cold. We came across a market selling local wares and this is where the rain started falling. Porto is very hilly with most streets … Continue reading An afternoon in Porto
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Provesende – Portugal – A Treasure above the clouds
As our coach climbed the hills of the Douro Valley, through the fog and the clouds, I had no idea of the steep drop at the edge of the road. Im not very good at heights so the fog was a blessing in disguise. Even when we arrived there was still a swirling … Continue reading Provesende – Portugal – A Treasure above the clouds
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Castelo Rodrigo – The Secret Historic Village on the hill
Our visit this morning would be to Castelo Rodrigo. This was a surprise as we were to have visited the Coa Valley. Apparently the dock for the Coa Valley was closed. Castelo Rodrigo is one of the historical hill top villages in Portugal. I hadn't heard of this place at all. Once I … Continue reading Castelo Rodrigo – The Secret Historic Village on the hill
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