Took a bullet train to Cordoba.
Tag: Spain (June 2019)
Burial Chamber
Walked into a burial chamber that was built almost 6,000 years ago. The Dolmen of Menga, Antequera, Spain.
Cold Beer in a (Former) Convent
The boys and their mom stayed behind to shop in Antequera. The rest of us hiked a few miles to a former convent, now a hotel serving cold beer. Back at our Airbnb it was announced today is Uncles‘ Day. We refreshed ourselves with ice cream, and reserved cream cakes for later.
Unimpressed by Catenary
Lost in videogames, unimpressed by the catenary.
Backpacking with Kids in Andalucía
Posted Backpacking with Kids in Andalucía: Snapshots of Nerja.
Backpacking with Kids in Andalucía: Snapshots of Nerja
My partner and I are backpacking in Andalucía, southern Spain, with our nephews (10 and 11) and their parents. We flew into Malaga from the States, then immediately started traveling by train, inter-city bus, and foot. We hope to complete the trip without ever taking a taxi. The map at the top of this post… Continue reading Backpacking with Kids in Andalucía: Snapshots of Nerja
Colorful Sustenance
After wandering around uncrowded sights in Antequera, including a castle and a cathedral, the boys sought sustenance.
Thumb Exercise
Thumbs got plenty exercise, thanks to Nintendo, on an an inter-city bus from Granada to Antequera. We’ve rented a house for a week in Antequera, a less-touristy town with plenty history and a base for day trips by train.
The Alhambra
Explored the Alhambra. The ten-year-old was the most competent fixing problems with our audioguides, usually with a couple swipes of the screen.
Burning Energy in Granada
Somehow our nephews had energy for roughhousing in the hotel pool after riding an inter-city bus to Granada, a metro ride to the city center, and a strenuous walk, backpacks on backs, up the hill to our hotel, just outside the walls of the Alhambra.