Steph's Travelogue: Day 8: Spectacular...and Scorching...Sevilla

Wow...it's hot...and that's putting it mildly.

Hot would probably be the word I’d use to describe our day. It started with Mallorie & I getting up to watch sunrise. Then a 2 hr bus ride to Sevilla. Upon arrival, the temperature gage said 38, but later on in the day we saw 43. FYI – that’s Celsius…FYI – 40 celsius is 104 Fahrenheit. So, needless to say it’s warm here.

We had some free time before our guided visit for lunch. So off we wandered thru the narrow, winding streets for some lunch. Then met up with our local guide to take a tour of the Alcazar, the Royal fortress. A beautiful Moorish palace & gardens that are just spectacular.

We then headed across the street to the Santa Maria Cathedral…3^rd largest in the World..and home to Christopher Columbus’ tomb. We also got to climb La Girlada tower via 34 ramps as they used to ride their horses up to ring the bells.

After a short tour through the white washed buildings of the Jewish quarter, we hopped our warm bus (ugh!) and headed to the Plaza de Espana. This was where the 1929 World Fair was held – such a spectacular monument with its twin towers, painted tiles, impressive fountains, and just overall awesomeness!

After we checked into our hotel, me, Mallorie & 8 students decided to take in a bullfight. Seat prices are based on where you sit, with Shade being more expensive. We opted for Sol (sun) and paid 15 Euros for 2^nd row seats. We got to see two matadors kill their bulls before dinner. While it’s not an event anyone ‘looooves’ to see multiple times, it was interesting to hear the kids’ opinions afterwards.

Our evening digestive walk took us down to the river where we strolled, checked out the monuments all lit up at night, grabbed some ice cream, and headed home.

Tomorrow we make our way to Madrid via Cordoba & Don Quixote land.

BIG SHOUT OUTS to all the Dads out there!!! Happy Father’s Day!
~steph :)