These are territories that I love coming here several times and passing by hundreds not counted but so many times it has become my second home. This is Aragon, the old kingdom of it all in the north that most need to learn more about to better undertand the Spain of today. I like to show… Continue reading Catedral San Pedro of Jaca!!
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Other travels thru Spain
Convento de San Pablo, Parador at Cuenca!
I like to tell you about an unique place in the off the beaten path trail of Cuenca, one of my sentimental towns of my beloved Spain. I have spent several vacations in the area with the family over the years and we love it. Castilla La Mancha region of Spain of Don Quijote fame! There is… Continue reading Convento de San Pablo, Parador at Cuenca!
Curiosities of Barcelona, part IV !!!
A nice city of Spain, and always of Spain; been here several times family and business ,and even my oldest son in school exchange program. The city of Barcelona has a rich independent history facing the Mediterranean Sea and open to Europe. This was my introductory post on the city and love the opportunity to… Continue reading Curiosities of Barcelona, part IV !!!
The Alcazar army museum of Toledo, part I !!!
This is an icon of many things in Toledo. Old and modern, it has gone thru all the joys and troubles of the city. It was my first visit to it back in 1972! with my mother, while visiting nearby family. Then over the years I have brought the rest, family , friends, girlfriend, wife, sons,… Continue reading The Alcazar army museum of Toledo, part I !!!
The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, part I !!!
The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso is an 18C palace, summer residence of the kings of Spain since Felipe V of Spain. It is located in the village of San Ildefonso, in the province of Segovia, 80 km from Madrid. In Baroque style, it is surrounded by French gardens and 26 sculptured fountains. It is… Continue reading The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, part I !!!