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Well, think I left you just as I had arrived in Puerto de Sta Maria- across the river from Cadiz - so am getting right into the west of Andalucia. This whole area really is living up to expectations- they say that Cadiz province is the essence of Spain distilled into one corner and 'm not going to disagree - apart from the wonderful coast line, there are mountain ranges, forests, small towns and villages that seem totally deserted in the afternoons, white villages and towns clinging to the mountain edges- some do look as if one strong wind would blow then down! Of course, amazing history and lots of remnants of the Moorish occupation. Great food, delicious local wines and of course sherry and manzanilla - have I sold it to you??? And as a bonus not many motorhomes around- hurrah!! lots of Dutch and Spanish, very few Brits.
So, I was staying on a campsite, had planned to stay for 5 nights so I could visit Jerez and Cadiz using public transport, (who says there's no planning on my trips?) but what I hadnt appreciated was that it was 2.5k walk from the site to the town and as it was another .5k from my pitch to the gate that meant 6 k's walking before the sightseeing started!
But it was worth it- Cadiz is a lovely city - going in by ferry meant that you get a great view of the old city. Cadiz is said to be the oldest city in Europe- goes back to the Phoenicians and you can get a real feel of it especially in the back streets.
Wasnt as impressed as I expected with Jerez- felt a lot poorer and run down - its famous for sherry production, flamenco and the Dancing Andalucian horses who are amazing - the obvious close connection between the horse and rider is very special- the only part I didnt enjoy was when the horses were doing the amazing leaps and jumps that they do- felt like a circus act though of ourse the crowd were going wild!
Going to pop some photos on now - will do part 2 later- need to go to the shops
Well, think I left you just as I had arrived in Puerto de Sta Maria- across the river from Cadiz - so am getting right into the west of Andalucia. This whole area really is living up to expectations- they say that Cadiz province is the essence of Spain distilled into one corner and 'm not going to disagree - apart from the wonderful coast line, there are mountain ranges, forests, small towns and villages that seem totally deserted in the afternoons, white villages and towns clinging to the mountain edges- some do look as if one strong wind would blow then down! Of course, amazing history and lots of remnants of the Moorish occupation. Great food, delicious local wines and of course sherry and manzanilla - have I sold it to you??? And as a bonus not many motorhomes around- hurrah!! lots of Dutch and Spanish, very few Brits.
So, I was staying on a campsite, had planned to stay for 5 nights so I could visit Jerez and Cadiz using public transport, (who says there's no planning on my trips?) but what I hadnt appreciated was that it was 2.5k walk from the site to the town and as it was another .5k from my pitch to the gate that meant 6 k's walking before the sightseeing started!
But it was worth it- Cadiz is a lovely city - going in by ferry meant that you get a great view of the old city. Cadiz is said to be the oldest city in Europe- goes back to the Phoenicians and you can get a real feel of it especially in the back streets.
Wasnt as impressed as I expected with Jerez- felt a lot poorer and run down - its famous for sherry production, flamenco and the Dancing Andalucian horses who are amazing - the obvious close connection between the horse and rider is very special- the only part I didnt enjoy was when the horses were doing the amazing leaps and jumps that they do- felt like a circus act though of ourse the crowd were going wild!
Going to pop some photos on now - will do part 2 later- need to go to the shops
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