I dont have words to discrib Seville. I told Eddie that I thought Madrid was more beautiful than Seville. Madrid keeps itself better maintained than Seville. Ofcourse Madrid is the capital of Spain and probably has more funds and has greater need to keep an appearance internationally.
Seville has a history and definite uniqueness all of it´s own. It has some spectacular buildings inherited from the Moors when they ruled in Seville in the 9th and 10th century. They have left a legacy that is felt and affects the character of Seville even today.
Being my last day I decided to splurge and be a tourist,tourist. I have tried seeing Seville by walking to all the places and basically living like the locals. But today after walking all over I decided to see Seville on a horse and buggy. I enjoyed that so much. This ride started at the Plaza Espana, a beautiful architectual wonder. Even the spokes on the bridge is covered with tile. Infront of this magnificant structure is a huge garden called Parque of Marie Luisa. Yesterday I walked in it and just sat and enjoyed being there. Today I rode through it driven on a horse drawn buggy. It was just wonderful. It also took me along the river and throughout the city. I waved at everybody. I felt so wonderful.
I wrote a whole list in my journal about my reflections about Seville and its´people,etc.
It will too long right now. I need to get back to my monastery. I leave early tomorrow morning.
The train takes me from Seville to Cordoba. Then from Cordoba to Algeciras,a port city, where I catch my ferry which crosses the Gilbralta straits. I am looking forward to that experience.
In Rabat I will be meeting Joy Tamaribuchi´s good friend. She has been so helpful to me.
Buenos Dias and Adios Amigos. Joanne
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Aloha Joanne,
Thank you for keeping us updated on your wonderful and inspiring travel experiences. Sevilla and now Madrid sound so beautiful and all of the cities that you have traveled through have such wonderful histories to them. And you are simply just enjoying being in the moment!
May God Bless and continued safe travels~
Hi Mom!
It's great that you are having such a blessed time on your trip! I'm keeping all the post cards you are sending and keeping my office staff up to speed with your travels. We are doing great and we miss you! Love, Shari & Ohana
Aloha Joanne! Salam from Morocco.
As mentioned, Shari has done a terrific job constructing this blog! Get to know all of your adventures is very exciting. Keep up woman, you're the most amazing one I've ever encountered in my life.
Salam, Laila
Thank you for your valuable information.
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