A little imagination goes a long way in Fez. – Tahir Shah Authors’ note: This post follows Reid’s travels in Morocco during college. The country, so vivid and exotic was unlike any she’d seen before. Mesmerized, she vowed to return but it would take nearly four decades before she rediscovered this wonderful country. Before delving … More Morocco impressions – mysterious Fez
Don’t cry, Angelita. Tonight I’ll buy you a house, or I’ll dress you in mourning. – Manuel Benítez, “El Cordobés,” to his sister before his bullfighting premiere in Madrid The promise of a matador to his sister summarizes the high stakes game of fighting bulls on the world’s grandest stage – get rich or bleed … More Or I’ll Dress You in Mourning
He who has not seen Seville has not seen a marvel. – Anonymous After Reid finished her 500-mile journey along the Camino del Norte she needed some much-deserved downtime so we plotted a three-week stay in Andalucía split between hunting for free tapas in Granada and Seville, a city we hadn’t seen in more than … More Seville Cathedral and Real Alcazar gallery
The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe in. – Christopher Columbus At the end of the 15th century Seville was already known for its rich culture and dynamic history. Located 55 miles up the Guadalquivir River from the Atlantic, Seville was founded by Rome, … More Center of the world
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. – Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz This week’s post comes from Robie. After writing a few articles while I was on the Camino, several people asked to hear more from him, and I wholeheartedly agree. -Reid Hi, Robie here. When I talk to friends back home some … More How to watch your favorite movies and TV shows around the world
Spain is love served on a plate. – Anonymous Blame it on Anthony Bourdain. When Robie and I saw a rerun of CNN’s Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown during a trip to Mykonos last December, it set the course for what we would do after the Camino. At the time we knew we were heading to … More In search of free tapas
Santiago is not the end of the Camino, but the beginning. – Paulo Coelho Though the Camino ends in Santiago de Compostela, the things we learn on the journey shouldn’t stop there. On the Camino – as in life – there are a few lessons to live by. Keep it simple, stupid. Life’s complicated enough. … More Lessons from the Camino
Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time. – Steven Wright For many the Camino ends in Finisterre, a three-day hike west of Santiago where views of the boundless North Atlantic give the cape its name as the End of the World. But the rightful terminus is in Santiago de Compostela. So why … More Santiago de Compostela
Every hike feels like discovery. – Anonymous Traversing the Camino del Norte means crossing four distinct regions of northern Spain each with its own history, personality and cuisine. Basque Country (País Vasco) Beginning at the French border, the Camino del Norte starts in Basque Country where Spanish is the second language on signs and menus … More Four regions of the Camino del Norte
Anybody can make history; only a great man can write it. – Oscar Wilde You’re standing inside a church in a city that was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, the Ostrogoth Kingdom and the Byzantine Empire. Today, this little-known town has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites featuring the best Byzantine art outside … More Where are you now?
Reid & Robie 