A new experience today… a late train. The 1327 to Seville rocked up at 1333, towing the train to Granada. […]
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Viva Espana: Day 12 – From the Alcázar to the Hammam
You can buy a ticket to the Alcazar online. In fact, I would prefer to but being asked for my […]
Viva Espana: Day 11 – On to Cordoba
This post is being uploaded on Day 12. The lurgie attack turned out not to be as fully shaken off […]
Viva Espana: Day 10 – Up and at ’em
After yesterday being an absolute write-off, and feeling much better today, I was determined to make the most (though maybe […]
Viva Espana: Day 8 – Toledo Trip
I was up bright and early (as usual) to head to the railway station. My plan was to await my […]
Viva Espana: Day 6 – Munching Around Madrid
The hostel I’m staying in doesn’t market itself to the usual backpacker crowd. It’s a place for contractors, people in […]
Viva Espana: Day 3 – Geeking with Gaudi
My hostel in Barcelona is in a quiet residential area not far from Sagrada Familia. It has an enforced code […]
Viva Espana: Day 2 – Breakfast in Paris, Bed in Barcelona
My hotel was in a district that was a combination of residential and industrial – with 18th or 19th century […]
A Short Break to London: Day 3
The eagle-eyed and interested may have noticed a lack of update last night about my third day in London. There […]
A short break to London: Day 1
“It’s smaller than I remember it,” said the young woman walking into the Globe Theatre where I was sitting on […]
The Adventures of Phileas Fiona 