Marseilles 6.12.2007
First morning in Marseilles and Vieux Port, after breakfast we explore a Monoprix, switch hotels, tour Il d’If, and walk to Palais Longchamp. theyweretasty
First morning in Marseilles and Vieux Port, after breakfast we explore a Monoprix, switch hotels, tour Il d’If, and walk to Palais Longchamp. theyweretasty
Change of plans, we leave Barcelona’s La Rambla to travel by train to Marseilles and stay in a swanky room with a view of Vieux Port at sunset. theyweretsasy
Breakfast in Salou, we ride the train back to Barcelona, but too late to explore much other than La Rambla, so we enjoy some burgers and pints. theyweretasty
Regrouping in Barcelona, we meet an interesting fellow, ride the train with him to Reus, and we wind up in Salou with trouble finding a room. theyweretasty
Farewell Cádiz, a tapas luncheon, we catch an overnight train to Barcelona, and meet some interesting people en route as the countryside rolls by. theyweretasty
Leaving Cartajima for Cádiz, we arrive at the coast of the eastern Atlantic Ocean, find a seafaring meal, and an interesting room for the night. theyweretasty
First morning at El Refugio in Cartajima, we explore Cueva del Gato, Acinipo, Setenil de las Bodegas, and Puente Nuevo in Ronda all in one day! theyweretasty
A portrait of El Refugio, arm-wrestling on the terrace, vino, music, we feel as though we’re someplace different, and at the same time at home! theyweretasty
Last morning in Málaga, a 3 hour bus ride take us along Costa del Sol into the Andalucían mountains to Ronda and El Refugio in nearby Cartajima. theyweretasty
Exploring El Parque de Málaga, we attempt Castillo de Gibralfaro, but a mysterious illness strikes, and we return to the hostel after the pharmacy. theyweretasty
Destination El Museo Picasso, many interesting sights along the walk including historic Málaga Cathedral, and various alleyway street art. theyweretasty
Evening falls, we explore the Metro construction while searching out our first meal during siesta, El Rincón Ibérico tapas and Alhambra cervezas. theyweretasty
Initiation for the Lifestyles of the Lost and Sweaty, Metro construction, bunk beds, mosquitoes, Residencia Universitaria Guadalmar, we make due. theyweretasty
Getting there is all part of the adventure! Overnight flight from Las Vegas, Nevada, layover in Düsseldorf, Germany, connecting in Málaga, Spain. theyweretasty
Our Spanish language studies led us to our first overseas destination: Spain. We start in Málaga and explore until traveling on to France. theyweretasty