Thursday 10th February 2010 Up today and moving on to El Rocio a rather bizarre town near the Portugese border. On the way however as we pass back near Seville and make a detour to ‘Italica’ a roman city of some importance being the birth place of Roman emperor Trajan. Most impressive is Italica’s amphitheater which seated 25,000 spectators and was the third largest in the Roman Empire. The well-preserved city of ruins seen today were laid out under Hadrian's patronage and known as Hispania Baetica, cobbled Roman streets are visible, and mosaic floors are still in situ. On arrival at El Rocio we make contact with the Camping and Caravanning Club steward who invites us to join in with the quiz night. Friday 11th February Day today for schoolwork and pre weekend food shopping in
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