We went to a building that just took our breath away today. As you know we have seen many sights - this place, for me, is the #1 sight i have ever seen.
Wikipedia has a page - here - that describes the edifice far better than I, but you get the picture that this is an impressive place.
Backing up, today was a drive from Iznajar to Cordoba. We went to meet an old pal and his wife, who are building their winter house away from the bustle of the Costa del Sol and stayed overnight. A bit over an hour's car ride took us from an idyllic lakefront hotel to the bustle of Cordoba. The countryside moved from the olive treed hills to the flatland around Cordoba. The downside, with a plus is that the number of English speakers has declined drastically, that means that our meagre collection of Spanish verbs and adjectives has been put to the test - quite successfully in fact.We are still able to order food and drink and bookin to the hotel.
We have been sleeping in many hotels but have been using the IBIS hotel change for a couple of nights. Tonight we are booked into an IBIS Economy. Prior to coming here we wondered what could be cheaper in terms of room amenities and supplies than an IBIS. Now we know, the IBIS economy is like sleeping in a Uni Residence and if you expecting any little bathroom goodie forget it - two bars of soap, two towels and a very clean and efficient bathroom. For a price twenty euros cheaper than the real IBIS you get what you pay for, but it will work for us.
Put mildly Cordoba has been a large surprise and we really liked it here. The only parking problems we have had today were the problems encountered here, in Sevilla, when trying to navigate the small interiors of the garage.
Tomorrow we shall visit the "Dancing Horses" at Jerez, stay tuned.
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