the ocean

Like seemingly everywhere in Europe, they have a cathedral. This one is supposedly the largest gothic cathedral in Europe? I'm not really keeping score, but it was nice.

This is the bell tower which, fun fact, used to be the minaret of a mosque. Nothing like a bit of religious warfare to keep a vacation spicy.

Generally if there is a tower, I am going to climb it. And become quite sweaty in the process. Also I had severe jet lag and it had been raining, so this is all around a glamor shot.

I mean, this is just pretty. I gotta find out who does their lighting and get them for my selfies. Impressive stuff.

This is the royal alcazar, again in the cold rain. Both days we spent in Seville we had cold rain off and on throughout the day. Which actually meant they closed all the parks because they are concerned people will be killed by falling branches? In my view not the worst way to go.

They excel at ceilings in the alcazar. Not too shabby.

There was an exhibit on illuminated manuscripts. I'm pretty sure this is supposed to be hell, but it seems kind of adorable? Like the Jim Henson version? 

Lots of leafy greenness. And not a fallen branch in sight. And so I begin to question somewhat the bona fides of that rationale. Whatever, I'm not an arborist.

The Plaza de Espana. The Real Housewives of Miami filmed a series of incomprehensible arguments here. I mean, not while we were there, but I think we could have kept up.

There were canals and canal boats. They did not seem wildly practical. But still, good for them.