Amor Sevillano

I was so surprised...we get to see flamenco and a bull fight in the same city!

Since my computer died while I was typing this up yesterday, and we realized we have no outlet converter for a grounded plug, I now get to type these out on my phone while we have wifi...Yay. So pardon any weird mistakes. And also the lack of pictures...Those now get to wait til we're back. :/

Oh we'll. Anyway, we weren't very productive yesterday, actually. In part due to jet lag and in part due to walking around in such heat! Seriously, guys, it just keeps getting hotter! Though we're building up our tolerances--both for the heat and walking for hours. But it still gets to us. Hence the long siesta we took yesterday afternoon after driving out to Sevilla.

When we got into the city, and somehow found our hotel in the midst of it all, we knew it would be extremely difficult to find parking for two nights...the hotel has none, and is located right in the middle of several one-lane, one-way, teeny-tiny streets. So we drove around the same block a few times before finding a magician who directed us to the only spot anywhere near our hotel. Or, really, anywhere at all. Haha after checking in and grabbing lunch--a strange seafood salsa with small crackers--we passed out for a few hours. Seriously, even I took a nap--and anyone who knows me knows I don't do that often.

After our little siesta, we navigated through the city a bit, walked for a while just looking--and also finding our way toward El Patio Sevillano--a flamenco show place, and the one recommended by our front desk girl.

We splurged a little for a great show and some tapas and drinks. It was COMPLETELY worth it. The show was wonderful! We were so entranced that we barely noticed a buzz from the two pitchers of sangria we polished off during the show, not to mention the several tapas they brought us. Seriously, if you're ever in Sevilla, El Patio Sevillano is amazing! I wish I could show you pictures, too, but oh well.

Today, now, has been reserved for sightseeing. After letting ourselves sleep in a bit this morning, we wandered down the street and found chocolate con churros! If you can't tell what it is, it's a chocolate syrup-like "drink" warmed up, with some delicious, non-sugarfied churros for dipping. Yummy!

Once we finished off our churros, we headed down to the Plaza de Toros (bullfighting ring) to buy tickets for a show tonight we accidentally found out about. So, we also get to see a bullfight tonight at 10 pm! I know--Spain has weird schedules, but I think they were ring nice and letting the sun set first. (Did I mention it's hot?) Because after we completed our one chore, we were off for the Alcazar (a castle-like structure for royals) and can I tell you it was gorgeous? Because it was. The details were so magnificent--inside and outside, with traditional Spanish tiles and moldings, and Moorish arches and windows, and frescos and moulded ceilings and carved doors and plentiful gardens. It was awesome. Just breathtaking. Again, I really wish I could show you pictures, but even those don't do it justice. Russ and I were just in awe the entire time. Except when Russell was trying to poke a koi in a big fountain. That was not awe. Haha

After the Alcazar, we headed toward the Catedral, but found we were too late to take the tour. It was still beautiful from the outside, though. Oh, and we also found a naval museum inside a random tower, and climbed a bunch of stairs while looking at boat things. Haha It's been a busy day.

We also stopped for lunch at an actual cafe, instead of the usual tapas place, and had some delicious sandwiches and a glass of sangria for 8 euro total! It was delicious, and we're now gonna try to do that more often.

Anyway, after a rest in our hotel room (with air conditioning), we'll be off for the bullfight! We're excited for tonight--almost as excite as we are for a beach day tomorrow. Haha So until then, tengan un buen dia! Besos de Espana!