Tam &Toby do Europe ...Take two

[Lenny HB]

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Beautiful when it is lit up at night.

 

[Grianan]

Wow, that has to be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen .... I’m trying to think of where tops it, bbut struggling!

 

[audlin]

Lovely photos, Tam.

 

[Trixie]

What a beautiful place

 

[Dazzlin]

Have a look for the 'parasol' in Seville. Its a fluid mushroomy type structure built over a couple of squares. Largest wooden structure held together by glue!
Only a couple of euros to get in, that includes a drink/beer, and views from the top of the whole of Seville.

Nearly as good as the Plaza, but very different.

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[Val 3 dogs]

You just have to take no nonsense from them, very few of the locals give them money...but some do which is why they keep doing it.

Think I'll wait til my pup grows up, I don't think too many will chap the door if they see or hear her inside.

 

[tonyidle]

Tam - I haven't commented on your thread or even given you a "Like" AFAIK but I've read every word and seen every photo. It's bloody brilliant . The pictures and your honest writing style keep me coming back for more. . That and your dogs .

 

[Val 3 dogs]

The Plaza de Espana certainly looks magnificent Tam have to agree wholeheartedly on that. To actually be there must be quite breathtaking. Thanks for sharing such magnifice with us

 

[scousebird]

The Plaza de Espana certainly looks magnificent Tam have to agree wholeheartedly on that. To actually be there must be quite breathtaking. Thanks for sharing such magnifice with us

Ditto

 

[jumartoo]

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And that, folks, is part of the real Spain.

Thanks Tam.

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[Northernraider]

Tam - I haven't commented on your thread or even given you a "Like" AFAIK but I've read every word and seen every photo. It's bloody brilliant . The pictures and your honest writing style keep me coming back for more. . That and your dogs .

Thanks I'm glad you enjoy it ?

 

[Northernraider]

The Plaza de Espana certainly looks magnificent Tam have to agree wholeheartedly on that. To actually be there must be quite breathtaking. Thanks for sharing such magnifice with us

Well you know me ....I like buildings and architecture much to the amusement of @brewery dave etc lol

But this building certainly does give that sort of wow reaction ...You can actually see it in the faces of everyone walking around it, it's just very imposing and really the pics don't show just how grand it is. In a couple of pics I posted you can see the tile murals that are all the way along the front with all the different cities on them, even the chimneys and the gutter drains etc are tiled, the lampposts around the front are also decorated its just a really nice building.
The big fountain at the front wasn't on yesterday but it's impressive too I remember it from last year.
I initially thought it was a palace but it's actually office blocks for the council etc I'm actually parked right behind It and this morning all the workers are heading in .

Nice building to work in ....I'd quite like to see the inside.


Seville is a beautiful city and as I said I think it's my favourite, we are going to walk in to the cathedral etc after breakfast.


It's a place I would say has to be on your list if touring spain, Andalucia is a stunning region to be honest .....but it's also very hot this time of year.

 

[gus-lopez]

Do I need that to enter Morocco and return to Spain though?

Yes , as Terry L said. if you do get stopped without it ..........

Where have all the motorhomes gone?
I've not seen one in days..

Too hot

we had went out for a wee walk there but Milo really struggling with the heat had to come back to van and fill shower tray with water and stand him in it..

Take your flip flops off & stand in the pavement/road etc; you will soon appreciate what it feels like to them.
Exposed concrete/asphalt ,etc; can be scaldingly hot.

.but it's also very hot this time of year.

That is the problem.

 

[Northernraider]

Yes , as Terry L said. if you do get stopped without it ..........
Too hot
Take your flip flops off & stand in the pavement/road etc; you will soon appreciate what it feels like to them.
Exposed concrete/asphalt ,etc; can be scaldingly hot.
That is the problem.

Yeah I do stand on the concrete to test it , it wasn't too bad yesterday to be honest I think he was just desperate for a drink

Off out to visit Seville now and I'll take some water with us just In case

 

[Blossom]

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Lovely photos Tam. What an amazing building and the horse and carts look great. I was going to say these are my favorites but I enjoy seeing all your photos.

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[2657]

The area around the Maria Luisa park and towards Seville housed the Ibero America Exposition of 1929 and many of the superb buildings are still there and in use, some as Embassies and some by the University.

The Plaza de Espana was also constructed for this expo,

 

[pollensabob]

Stunning amazing photos love reading all your threads, Andalusia is our favourite destination we have spent several winters at Conil de La Frontera, lots of lovely hill villages, especially Medina Sidonia a great photo opportunity.

 

[Northernraider]

Stunning amazing photos love reading all your threads, Andalusia is our favourite destination we have spent several winters at Conil de La Frontera, lots of lovely hill villages, especially Medina Sidonia a great photo opportunity.

I'll look them up thanks.

 

[Northernraider]

Ok I don't want to bore you guys too much with this same building but the fountain was on when I passed and I was trying to take some arty shots too

And the rest are around Seville centre , dogs had a paddle in the fountain lol

 

[Mrsambulancekidd]

That's your glasses ...the bars are behind him

That means your behind bars with him, you need to work on your observation skills...

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[Drum Major]

Honestly Tam these pics are beautiful another must see keep them coming we are all enjoying your trip as you can tell by the response you are getting

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Your love /passion? for the place shines through Tam.
The ambiance, the architecture both ancient and modern are truly stunning but for me, none of it is surpassed by the wonder and simplicity of nature : that tree completely sets off this collection of beautiful pictures.
B***er work Tam,when you're done with this trip you need to get together with a publisher or the Spanish tourist board. This set of pictures alone would make a beautiful large, glossy "coffee table" book.
With the help of a ghost writer your "complete,illustrated Spanish tours would be a best seller.
I have faith in you Young Man, You can do it

 

[Northernraider]

Your love /passion? for the place shines through Tam.
The ambiance, the architecture both ancient and modern are truly stunning but for me, none of it is surpassed by the wonder and simplicity of nature : that tree completely sets off this collection of beautiful pictures.
B***er work Tam,when you're done with this trip you need to get together with a publisher or the Spanish tourist board. This set of pictures alone would make a beautiful large, glossy "coffee table" book.
With the help of a ghost writer your "complete,illustrated Spanish tours would be a best seller.
I have faith in you Young Man, You can do it

That tree was amazing and massive...
I can't write for toffee lol

 

[Val 3 dogs]

That's why you get a ghost writer

 

[Northernraider]

That's why you get a ghost writer

I see dead people

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[Anthea M]

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Love Seville !

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Northernraider you write well, with wry wit and enthusiasm and of course your strange corruption of the Queen's English ?
I am sure with help and guidance you have plenty of literary talent.

 

[Drum Major]

You are keeping us all well informed with your places you visit and your lovely pics I think Val is on to something

 

[Val 3 dogs]

All we need is someone to convince him, coz he can be an incy wincy bit pig-headed lol

 

[Northernraider]

All we need is someone to convince him, coz he can be an incy wincy bit pig-headed lol

Lol it isn't a matter of convincing....I was never good at that stuff I'm not very articulate and to be honest my grammar etc is terrible I have ADD I was rubbish at school, I'm more a work with my hands type person than intellectual so I don't think I could write a book

And besides many people have already done books on travelling Spain and Europe etc DBK for example has done that several times

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