Cádiz: The Continental Walk

Mother-of-the-Goddess-Elena was born and raised in Cádiz. After marrying and living way up north (Bilbao), she and the family would make their annual vacation pilgrimage to Cádiz and the beach, but she hadn’t been back in more than 25 years. Elena’s friend, Goli, was also born and raised in Cádiz and is an expert on the history, culture, and traditions. So, during our first two hours of walking, while rediscovering Elena’s mother’s childhood haunts, I received an insider’s view of this beautiful city. Come take a walk with me. (We’ll stop for food tomorrow.)

(Click for a much better view.)

MOTHER OF THE GODDESS ELENA,
BORN AND RAISED IN THIS HOUSE.
PLAZA DE ESPAÑA, 1892.
(MONUMENT TO SPANISH CONSTITUTION OF 1812.)
CASTILLO DE SANTA CATALINA, BEGUN 1598.
THE MOAT FILLS AND EMPTIES WITH THE TIDES.
INSIDE THE WALLS OF SANTA CATALINA.
CASTLE OF SAN SEBASTIAN, BEGUN 1706.
TOWERS.
THE CATHEDRAL.
FROM THE ROOFTOP BAR OF THE CATHEDRAL HOTEL.
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