The second stop on our late September tour takes us out of Portugal and into the quintessential Spanish city of Seville. Here we found:
Churros and Chocolate for Breakfast
(Ok, yes, this looks like a lot of Churros. I did share with my husband Ed. Some.) One of the first things we noticed about Seville is the relaxed attitude about dining. Churros and chocolate for breakfast? Why not?! Just don’t look for them early in the morning. One local told us that breakfast is usually a cappuccino or espresso and a pastry around 10 or so. Lunch maybe 1:00-3:00. Then everything shuts down for the afternoon. Even some schoolchildren come home for a two hour break. Dinner? Don’t even think about it until 8 or 9 when the streets come alive with sidewalk cafes serving tapas and drinks. Traveling musicians add to the ambience.
Mercado de Triana
Beautiful produce awaits at the Mercado de Triana just across the river. We signed up for a cooking class located in the Mercado and learned how to make gazpacho, paella Valenciano, and lemon sorbet with cava. Recipes to try at home make for the perfect souvenirs.
History, Culture, Busy Tourist Sites, and Quiet, Ancient Streets
The tourists among you will want to visit the Alcazar(one of the best examples of Moorish and Christian architecture in the world), the Seville Cathedral (the world’s largest Gothic cathedral and Christopher Columbus’ resting place), and the Plaza de Espana. Be sure to buy tickets ahead of time for these major tourist attractions and , depending on the time of year, expect large crowds. But be sure to save time to wander Seville’s quiet, ancient streets.
Perfect Ending
A tapas and sangria cruise along the river. A perfect ending to our stay in beautiful Seville.
Adios Seville!
Threads of Thought
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