Today we walked across the river Guadalquivir to see the Mercado de Triana. While there we had churros that you dip in chocolate along with a coffee. I had asked for a cappuccino … um … WRONG! The server just looked at me and sternly said, “No.” She was definitely all business (and reminded me of Patti Lupone). There was no English spoken, so we communicated very little, but got our “breakfast” (honestly way too sweet for me), and walked around the market. I was yelled at by one vendor: I can only assume he didn’t want me taking photos with my iPhone. Oops!

After the market we wandered only a little bit before we decided to head back to our next destination. While on our way we saw some very dressed up people for a wedding.

Heading over to the Plaza de España, we took a detour to see the tabacco factory (now a university) … I mean … thinking of the opera Carmen and all that so why not?

The Plaza was full of people, and there is a music festival that happens at the moment so you can see things set up for that. While there we saw a photographer working with a couple in wedding attire. What a fabulous place for photos!

Then back to our hotel for a moment or two before finding a spot for lunch. I’ve grown fond of this cold soup called salmorejo and we both enjoy the tortilla de potato.

Following lunch it’s nap and hangout time until the temperature gets a bit lower. Then we head out yet again, first just to wander and take photos and eventually for dinner. It does take us time to figure out just where to eat for that dinner. First, it must be outside, and second, there has to be an available table because we don’t want to hang out and wait. We also don’t want a very expensive place, or a pizza place. We want tapas! But back to the start of our walk — as we near the Cathedral we heard a horn honking and then see a big black car: a couple had just gotten married at the Cathedral. It sure would have been interesting to be inside the place when that was going on … I wonder if they somehow make it more private for them. Guess I’ll never know.

This photo above is right near where we are staying. Dan sounded skeptical of the story, but I prefer to believe the sign.

We walked a good amount and then, lo and behold, we wound up right back near our place. And when I write “near” I mean less than a minute away. Go figure.

Tomorrow we have a small amount of time in the morning, but then we have to get to the train for our 12:00 trip. It’s not a long trip, and I’m somewhat sorry to be heading into even hotter temperatures, but what can one do? Our trip is set and I think all of Spain is crazy hot anyway. Last time I checked our next city will be 112° on Monday. EEK!

So goodnight. Stay tuned for the announcement of where we are next!