Bon Voyage & Bon Appétit

  You know it’s been a busy day when you get home at 11pm and go straight to sleep! Today I’ll be talking about yesterday and our drive from Córdoba to Ronda. Driving through the countryside of Southern Spain, or Andalusia, two big things strike me in contrast to driving through the countryside of Scotland. First, it is so nice to be back on the “right” side of the road. Secondly, just as Scotland seems to be the land of the sheep, Andalusia is the land of the olives.  Olive trees stretching on into the distance It seems like immense olive groves stretch on for miles and miles, as far as the eye can see. Our first stop was quick, it was a museum of archeology focussing on the city of Madinat Al-Zahra, just outside of Córdoba. Madinat Al-Zahra  does not exist anymore, so the museum just showcases some of its ruins and history.  A fun little pitcher from the city’s ruins Our second stop however was absolutely amazing. We spent a few hours at the Castillo de Almodóvar, ...

  Yesterday we said hello Córdoba and hello to 39 degrees weather! We’ve officially started our road trip with my parents across Andalusia, so I foresee many hot days full of great food and great architecture. Last night we visited the Alcázar de los Reyes Christianos. An alcázar simply refers to an Islamic castle in Spain, built during Muslim rule, somewhere between the 8th and 15th century. The Cordoba Alcázar was built in 1327! Courtyard at the Alcázar Garden Unfortunately, a large portion of the gardens and towers were closed due to the heat and due to renovations, but the air conditioned rooms and shade was a welcome relief to the heat! On our walk back to the apartment, we walked across the Roman Bridge of Córdoba. This ancient bridge was built in the 1st century A.D, and is still used for pedestrian traffic today.  View of the Roman Bridge The annual Córdoba Fair is also on during our time here. Women and men in fancy dress can be seen all through the streets. Their tra...