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Carrying On

After Gilbraltar, we drove to Mijas. This is a lovely town on the Mediterranrean Coast. Don and I had a wonderful Gelato, did a brief walk and shopped in a couple of the shops, until the rest of the group returned from s very HOT walking tour. Back on the bus and away we go to Costa Del Sol, Torremolinas.

We are here for two wonderful and relaxing days. Some of the group took an optional tour to Malaga to see Picasso’s birthplace. In the morning, we slept in a little (yes, we did) and after a light breakfast, we went and did our laundry, along with half of Costa De Sol.

In the early afternoon we strolled along the beach, had a light lunch and the strolled back to the hotel.

We had a lovely dinner on the Beach, Mediterranean style. It was tasty and the gentleman who played guitar and sang (age 87, I think) was really sweet.

After a lot of laughs, we walked back to the Hotel. Did I mention loooong walk back? No, that is not an error.

Tomorrow we are off to Granada. There is a walking tour to the Alhambra fortress/castle in the afternoon, but will be really hot. 3:30 p.m.

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Toledo And Salamanca, Spain

Today we were on our way at 8 a.m. for a one hour drive to Toldeo. We went to the Damasquinado factory where plates, medallions, swords etc. are intricately inlaid with gold. We watched a master blacksmith (bad description) hammer out swords from a special metal that becomes inlaid with gold. When he was done, it was so flexible it was unbelievable. Also they sell Lladro. Ummm….yes I did!

Then we did a walking tour with a special guide and let me tell you, it was not easy. The temperature has been around 40 degrees C and unbearable. Besides, it is all up steep hills. Be sure to google Toledo and see the elevators (in 5 sections) where they climb up the mountain.

We had a light lunch and then back in the bus to drive to the beautiful City of Salamanca. Most of the group walked around the City square, but we opted  to carry on to our hotel.

We are at the 5 |Star Hotel Alameda Palace. Beautiful. Our dinner is scheduled for 8 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

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