We watched the eclipse from Joe's upper terrace here in Torreblanca. It was special to celebrate with family and a glass of wine. Here are a couple of fun pictures

Now it's nearly gone from sight.

But, of course, the light returned.

We drove up the mountains to Mijas, a fun tourist-friendly town. We walked around and visited shops,  finally ending up in a square where flamenco dancers were performing.

So much fun to watch. And brought back wonderful memories of watching my granddaughter and grandson perform in school recitals.

 Joe and I spent much of the day Thursday walking around Seville, enjoying more familiar sights and places. We did visit a site I' never visited before. It's the Antiquarium. The remains date from the First Century, BC to Sixth Century, AD. It was discovered in the 90s when they were building an enormous architectural structure referred to as the mushroom, because that's what it looks like.

The Antiquarium is deep under the streets of Seville and they've restored it over the years. It was spectacular to visit.

As one of Joe's friends said when I visited Joe in Cairo, “More ancient shit.”

 Joe and I arrived in Seville yesterday, a city I've visited several times in the past but haven't been here for a number of years. We walked around, and it was fun to recognize places I've visited before. We stopped for supper at a favorite tapas place and I ordered my fav, spinach tapas, only available in Seville.

Plus, very sweet red sherry. Since I like it with ice, the server very nicely brought me a brandy glass to accommodate the gigantic ice cube.

Salude!

Greetings from Spain

 I arrived in Spain Saturday afternoon, to spend three weeks with family. We had dinner on the porch of my son's house in Torreblanca and this is the view. Beyond the trees is the Mediterranean Sea.

Yesterday we drove to Fuengirola (please don't ask me how to pronounce it – the “g” it gargled in the back of your throat). We did a bit of shopping, then had dinner at a cafe in the Plaza Chinorros. We had a delicious meal and great fun.

A great start to my visit.