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March 29th 2012
Published: April 1st 2012
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We walked out of the train station in Valencia right into the middle of Las Fallas - the biggest fiesta in the region - which, from the four hours we were there, seemed to be about eating, (mainly paella and chocolate coated churros) drinking, spontaneous loud and fast brass band music on street corners, very loud fireworks and huge cartoon-like satirical sculptures on every available plaza. I... Read Full Entry



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Layers of history in MalagaLayers of history in Malaga
Layers of history in Malaga

Roman theatre overlooked by the Alcazabar Moorish palace
in the Alcazabarin the Alcazabar
in the Alcazabar

beautiful Islamic architecture
AlcazabarAlcazabar
Alcazabar

the residential area of the palace
Alcazabar gardensAlcazabar gardens
Alcazabar gardens

beautifully maintained - an oasis in the city
Malaga bullringMalaga bullring
Malaga bullring

unfortunately they still have them here - they were preparing for the start of the season
Castillo de GibralfaroCastillo de Gibralfaro
Castillo de Gibralfaro

view of Malaga from the castle - high on the hill to protect the Alcazabar
Malaga breakfastMalaga breakfast
Malaga breakfast

a sort of sweet cakey-bread, fried then soaked in syrup and filled with a fudgey-caramel...I had to have it twice to make sure how bad it was...
Best seats in MalagaBest seats in Malaga
Best seats in Malaga

front row on the Cathedral plaza for sangria and beer with Pat and Ann
Malaga CathedralMalaga Cathedral
Malaga Cathedral

very big, very baroque
Mijas beachMijas beach
Mijas beach

waiting for the season to arrive
but no body told these twobut no body told these two
but no body told these two

determined to brave the breeze and soak up the sun
MirafloresMiraflores
Miraflores

our time share hotel on the Costa del Sol
Spanish resortsSpanish resorts
Spanish resorts

mock Spanish village architecture - the inspiration for beach resorts everywhere?
the Med at the edge of our resortthe Med at the edge of our resort
the Med at the edge of our resort

when they say beach front cafes...they mean beach front cafes



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