Some vacation memories before my next one

 #  posted by Russ, March 5, 2009

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I have been pretty slow in posting the photos and write ups from my vacation last fall, and since it won't happen this weekend since I'll be in Colorado, I'll leave you with a couple photos. See Cordoba, Spain and Tangier, Morocco below!







Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain
Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain
Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain
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Near Petit Socco in Medina, Tangier, Morocco
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"Que Calor?" Graffiti, Córdoba, Spain

 #  posted by Russ, January 20, 2009

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Here is yet another installment to my album of graffiti photos. This one was taken in Córdoba, Spain during my trip in October 2008. I found this on either Calle San Fernando or Calle San Feria, I'm not sure which, as I was walking from my room at the nearby Hostal Maestre. I'm not sure if the art is referring to global warming or what, but regardless, I thought it was interesting and the fact that it made me think was nice too.

Córdoba was a lovely city, and I would highly recommend a visit there. The Hostal Maestre is also recommended, it's a little further from the city center, but that gives ample opportunity to get lost in the maze of streets. It's also right around the corner from a proper hostel which has cheap internet access. Enjoy!

"Que Calor?" - Graffiti, Córdoba, Spain
Que Calor, Graffiti, Cordoba, Spain
"Que Calor?" - Graffiti, Córdoba, Spain


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Barcelona to Cordoba by Train

 #  posted by Russ, November 6, 2008

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Cat in courtyard patio, Cordoba, Spain
Cat in patio looking at me in Cordoba, SpainI have added another entry and some more photos from my Spain trip to my travel section. This one is about the train from Barcelona to Cordoba, and about Cordoba in general. If you are looking for information about getting from Barcelona to Cordoba, it is an excellent resource.

Here is an excerpt:
Despite the fact that my overnight train to Cordoba ended up being nearly four hours late and really messed with my ability to get a decent night's sleep, it worked out well to arrive late. Arriving earlier would have made it difficult to find a room, as no one would have been checked out from the previous night yet. Upon arrival, I took a local bus which dropped me in the center of town. Using my Lonely Planet Spain guide , I found a room at a placed called Hostal Maestre for 30 euros per night. The room was small but it had a toilet and shower and was all I needed. Don't be confused, the Lonely Planet guide reviews the hotel, but actually the hotel is more expensive and it's the hostal next door where I stayed. Not a youth hostel, but just a no frills version of the hotel.

Cat in courtyard patio, Cordoba, Spain
Alcazar Gardens, Cordoba, SpainAs it turns out, I really liked Cordoba. In the center of the old part of town is Cordoba's Mezquita, the world famous Unesco Heritage Site, which was quite impressive. Though it is touristy, it is certainly worth the 8 (or 10, I can't remember) euros to go inside and see the impressive arches and interior. Also impressive are the Gardens in the Alcazar nearby. Once again, you have to pay to go in, but it is worth it.

It seems the majority of the tourist action surrounds the Mezquita, but if you head north you will find yourself in the a more modern part of the city. Aside from the few touristy things, I mainly just wandered around, spent some time enjoying tapas, beer, and coffee, hung out in the internet cafe at the youth hostel that I found, and really enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere in comparison to Barcelona, the tiny meandering streets, and the beautiful patios and courtyards that where everything I had heard about.

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