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Andalucia, Spain – May 2024

Beautiful biking trip to southern Spain. Spent two days ahead of our group ride in Granada – touring the city and Alhambra. Then met our Trek group – 12 riders and two leaders. I was the only American! Three couples from Australia, two couples from Vancouver, and a solo rider from France (by way of Denver!).

We spent two nights at a beautiful hotel – La Bobadilla. We road two trips from there. Then went on to Ronda for 3 nights. Each day was an exploration from Ronda. This included a climb up Puerto de las Palomas (a Tour de Espana segment).

We enjoyed olive oil tasting at a very modern and progressive facility (LA), wine tasting, a flamenco performance, and lots of wonderful food (I ate tapas whenever I could – my favorite was the roasted baby artichokes). Trek Travel did a wonderful job of logistics and assisting the group. I got to ride an awesome bike – a Domane +.

I finished up with an extra day in Seville – toured the City and the old Jewish Quarter. Overall a great trip – wonderful folks to ride with, perfect weather, and a great place to ride a bike on country roads.

Olive Oil Tasting - LA
Olive Oil Tasting – LA
Day 2
Day 2
Day 5
Day 5
Day 1
Day 1
Day 4
Day 4
Remnant of Synagogue - Seville
Remnant of Synagogue – Seville
Seville
Seville
Seville
Seville
Seville
Seville
Seville
Seville
Alcazar Gardens
Alcazar Gardens
Alcazar Gardens
Alcazar Gardens
Noting Sephardic Remnant/Artifact
Noting Sephardic Remnant/Artifact
Entrance to Jewish Quarter - Seville
Entrance to Jewish Quarter – Seville
Jew Street
Jew Street
Market - Seville
Market – Seville
Seville
Seville
Paseo de las Palomas
Paseo de las Palomas
Paella a la Carlos
Paella a la Carlos
Blue City! (Smurf Blue)
Blue City! (Smurf Blue)
Cork
Cork
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda (Minaret)
Ronda (Minaret)
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Olive Trees at LA
Olive Trees at LA
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Ronda
Olive Trees! A far as the eye can see.
Olive Trees! A far as the eye can see.
Our Hotel - La Bobadilla in Loja
Our Hotel – La Bobadilla in Loja
Our Hotel - La Bobadilla in Loja
Our Hotel – La Bobadilla in Loja
Our Hotel - La Bobadilla in Loja
Our Hotel – La Bobadilla in Loja
Wildflowers along the Roads
Wildflowers along the Roads
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
Alhambra, Granada
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Spain, Nov 2017 – Barcelona, Montserrat, Toledo and Madrid

Our first venture with a tour group – went very well. I was probably the youngest in the group.  Very good guide with guest speakers and guides on art, architecture, and politics.  We started in Barcelona, with a day trip to Montserrat. Then high-speed train to Madrid with a day trip to Toledo.

The highlights of Barcelona were the architecture and medieval/bohemian feel – and the political turmoil was evident and fascinating to be a part of.  Madrid was Paris-like cosmopolitan. Wonderful art museums and fine restaurants.

Montserrat was a beautiful day in the hills – Toledo a world heritage site with a fascinating sense of age and an interesting, ancient synagogue/church.