Andalucia

It sounds to me like you are in south west Spain. A very nice place to be at this time of year.

I bet it is warmer there than it is in Billingham at the moment.

Yes. Warm & sunny — 25/26 C.
I cant believe how lucky I am with the weather. Out of 16 stays abroad over the last 3 years , I`ve only had 4 days when it rained –and two of those were in Japan (where I`d never seen such rain  ! )

Ken.

From the quaint narrow streets to the beautiful architecture , Seville has it all :-

Any Star Wars fans or those who`ve seen “Laurence of Arabia” will recognise this magnificent building.
Its the Plaza de Espana. It covers such an area its very difficult to Photograph. The above pic is just a small section.

Ken.

The ceramics are incredible :-

(Please excuse the old fogey posing on the bridge — I couldn`t get rid of him !  ).

Ken.

As well as the fences,bridges and building decoration ceramics there are dozens of huge panels (about a metre square) around the lower walls.You can just see them in the above pic.
Each one represents an Andalucian town or event. This one Granada:-

Ken.

Wonderful photos as always Ken,much enjoyed even though you are there in your shorts and we are looking out our Winter woollies 
Thanks again for sharing them.
Katt

[Hi Ken

Just looked at your photos from abroad, which are magic; for one moment I thought Shildon had a dramatic makeover.

David Burgess

Cheers Katt & David. The previous pic neatly takes me to the next port of call — the magnificent Alhambra in Granada :-

The Alhambra (meaning “Red Fortress” ) is quite vast , covering about 40 acres & comprising castle, chapels,halls,many towers and lovely secluded gardens like this one :-

Ken.

Hiya Ken

You really make me want to travel with these lovely photo’s.

Chel 

Unfortunately, Chel ,if the pound continues to plummet its going to get expensive to travel anywhere abroad.
Here`s a pretty little courtyard :-

Ken.

Pomegranites grow in abundance in most southern mediteranian countries but I`ve never seen so many in the centre of a city as in Grenada :-

Ken.

Granada is a very wealthy city, even the trams are quite swish :-

but ,as everywhere ,theres always those less fortunate & on the outskirts many still live in caves :-

Ken.

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Nice shots mate.

Cheers Giddion.
Granada & Seville are both worth a visit but my favourite Andalusian town is Ronda :-

A beautiful town in a beautiful setting :-

Ken.

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Been to belgium booze running but that`s about the furthest I`ve been .
Passports ran out now and I aint paying twice for something !
I see these beautiful countries through your eyes , mate.
When there`s about 20 to 25 choose a song I`ll send you them back in a slide.

Thanks mate , that`s very kind.
The DVD you did of Atonement was brilliant.Its still enjoyed by loads of people.

Ken.

The town itself has a VERY long central shopping mall which culminates in this pretty little square :-

Ken.

The views from the edge of town are really spectacular :-

Ken.

AND FINALLY …….. at the other side of the ravine is the lovely old town with its quiet , narrow streets :-

Ken.

Thank you Ken for taking the time and trouble to post these photos of your wonderful travels, they are fab!!!