We joined David and Rosemary for a four day coach trip to
Cordoba and Seville. It was a long
eleven hour drive to our first hotel in Cordoba
David (Nicol) was delighted to find that one of our stops
was at Restraurante Nicols. No relation, as far as he knows. The large walking stick would go very well
on a Monday walk.
We had four stops in all, necessary to allow the driver to
have his required breaks. Also a good
opportunity for the passengers to have something cool and refreshing.
Jan also found the one souvenir of the holiday – a walking
boot
The
second day started with a guided walking tour of Cordoba. The ladies of the group were very impressed
with the handsome and debonair local guide
The tour started in the old town and included a visit to the Street of Flowers
This old part of the city included many fine examples of
Moorish houses, with their large and ornate courtyards
We also followed part of the old wall of the city and admired
the many reminders that this was a Moorish city from 711 until it was retaken
by King Ferdinand in 1236.
The highlight of our tour was the visit to the Great Mosque
of Cordoba, which is now the Cathedral of Cordoba.
The
interior is a mixture of Christian and Moorish columns and designs. It is a huge space which is quite
overpowering and quite difficult to take in
We then had a few hours to explore the city on our own, and
to discover a little of the new modern city.
Our ramble took us along part of the old city wall and back
to the old town
We had plenty of time for lunch before we had to return to
the coach for our journey to Seville.
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