Apparently I Look Spanish....

Well, I have been busy since the last time I updated from Portugal. On Tuesday I left Portugal for Seville Spain. We drove through the Alentejo countryside where cork is made, then crossed into Spain near the Andalusia mountains. It was so beautiful. We then stopped in Seville where I enjoyed an evening of Flamenco. IT WAS AMAZING! Especially the men! I can´t even explain it!

My second day in Seville, I walked for about six hours enjoying the city before heading back to the hotel for siesta. It was really hot so I swam in the pool, laid in the sun, then enjoyed my book poolside until taking a nap and heading to dinner. Apparently I look Spanish because while I was out walking around four people came up and asked me directions in Spanish... I laughed and answered them in English... then they laughed.... It happened again today. My tour guide said it is because I look native to this area...especially the Cordoba area where we were today. I got stopped with him and someone asked me directions! CRAZY! At least I understand their Spanish because they speak slow like me!

Today we left Seville and headed to Cordoba on our way to Madrid. Cordoba is unique because it is Spain´s most Morrish city with an INCREDIBLE mosque. It is the third largest mosque in the world and it is breaktaking. In 1236 this mosque turned into a Catholic cathedral. We also visited the Jewish quarter. It was interesting to see how the three religions lived together and how they interesected. After leaving Cordoba we went through LaMancha which is famous for its castles and windmills. Then this evening I went for dinner and enjoyed some tapas and other traditional Spanish foods before stopping for a rest in the main square of Madrid.

Tomorrow is my last day touring before getting ready to go home. I will be going to Toledo for the morning then returning to Madrid for some sightseeing. I have had a great time, but am ready for my bed and some normal sleeping hours. I have been switching time zones, staying up late, taking a siesta, and having horrible sleep because of all this craziness! I will be glad for my cozy bed! Next time you hear from me I will probably be home! See you all soon!