Buenas Dias Espana!

 

This morning I got up at a bit later, 10ish and went across the bridge for breakfast. I was keen to try something different, churros or a pastry, but I was seduced by a jamon serrano, tomato and olive oil toasted bocadillo, sparkling water and a coffee. I am becoming a Spanish creature of habit.

I went to the most amazing museum on the history and culture of Cordoba and the area when Cristians, Jews and Arabs lived in harmony together. I will write more about this later as I plan to write a good summary of it.

As I made my way back across the bridge I noticed this woman was wearing a t-shit that says in Italian 'Even the best of people make mistakes'. I went up to her and said. 'I hope your t-shirt isn't referring to your husband.' I don't think I have ever heard someone laugh so much. It felt good. Thanks for passing on a fraction of your sense of humour pops!

I visited the Alcazar, castle of the Cristian monarchs. The castles gardens are among the most beautiful in Andalucia! Will update more later. Nature always calls my bosy and soul. It's the most inspiring art of all.

In the evening I went for a stroll through Cordoba..

La plaza de corroderos - it used to be a Bull fighting stadium in the 14th century.

The bulls came out of this entrance

El menu del dia: Menu of the day (10 euro): Glass of wine, paella, a fried pork tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto with fries and pineapple with cream. I was all hideous, apart from maybe the paella.

Menu del dia have to be offered in all restaurants to allow workers to eat a full meal on a budget.