by Charlie Leocha | May 10, 2008
Once, I used to scramble from sight to sight trying to squeeze in as much experience as possible. Today, I move more slowly, take my time and soak in as much history and atmosphere as possible. Enjoying what I visit to the fullest is far more important than visiting...
by Charlie Leocha | May 7, 2008
Mondays in Seville are quiet, not the day to plan for sightseeing. The Alcazar is closed, the market is basically shut down and many restaurants make Monday their day of rest. It seemed like a perfect day for Cordoba. We did head to the market because timetables...
by Charlie Leocha | May 5, 2008
In 711 the Muslim forces crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and conquered the Iberian Peninsula. The original Berbers followed later by Arabs remained there until 1492 when Ferdinand and Isabella drove the last caliph out of the Alhambra in Granada. Amazingly, there seem...
