Category Archives: Spain – Andalusia

More Castles, Cathedrals and Forts – Granada

Posted on August 7, 2014 by skippy526

Aug 5 – 7, 2014 – It is time to see more of inland Spain before we head north.  We decided to leave the boat in Gibraltar as it is much less expensive there and safe.  The history of the … Continue reading →

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Cathedrals, Tapas and Oranges – Seville

Posted on July 22, 2014 by skippy526

July 20 – 22, 2014 – Strapping on our backpacks we took the 2-hour train to Seville for two nights.  What a fabulous city!!  It is filled with history, tiles, young people, tapas bars, and oranges.  Yes, oranges.  There are … Continue reading →

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Old Old Old – Cadiz

Posted on July 19, 2014 by skippy526

Saturday, July 19, 2014 – Cadiz is the oldest city in Europe, founded in 1100 BC by Phoenicians.   Columbus sailed from here on his second and fourth voyages and set up trading with the Americas that brought great wealth to … Continue reading →

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Espana

Posted on July 18, 2014 by skippy526

Friday, July 18, 2014 – After 2 nights on the anchor at Faro it was time to put Portugal in the rear view mirror and head to Spain.  A long day of motor sailing with very little wind got us … Continue reading →

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