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- Alcazar
It was time for another fabulous castle, so we toured the Alcazar and its gardens and marveled at the intricate tilework. - Aqueduct
We were greeted by the remarkably restored Roman aqueduct as soon as we entered Segovia. - Beaches
We headed out of town the next day by way of a whole string of gorgeous beaches. Bryan heads back after getting an up-close view of surfers. - Breakfast
We started our days in Barcelona off with the perfect breakfast: cafe con leche and a tiny bocadillo, rubbed with tomato and filled with potato and egg. We returned to "Tapa Tapa," around the corner from our hotel, for this breakfast every morning. - Carriage ride
A carriage ride was a great way to get the lay of the land and see the major sights of Seville. - Castile y Leon
We left wine country on our third road-tripping day and passed through central Spain to Segovia. Dramatic clouds, light, and occasional rain showers accompanied us. - Castle
The city also features an amazing Medieval castle. According to our guide book, Disney patterned Sleeping Beauty's castle after it, which may be why it looked familiar. - Churros
Sophie and Jeff took us out for churros in the morning, which we enjoyed thoroughly. - Conference-goer
Bryan was (technically) attending a conference the entire week. Here he is just outside his meeting space. - Dinner
We enjoyed another excellent meal at Tapas 24. Pictured here are rice with squid ink, tiny squid in yet more ink, and a wedge of Catalonia's incomparable bread with tomato. - Dinner at the blacksmith's
We spent our first night on the road at a rural inn converted from a 17th-century ironworks. Delicious food and super-cool environment. - Familia
One of our first stops with Jeff, Sophie and Max was La Rambla and the Boqueria. - Flat Tire
Our road trip ended with both a bang and a whimper as we busted a tire navigating the tiny twisty streets (and sharp granite curbs) of old-town Cordoba. Here, Bryan puts on the spare to get us back to the rental company. - Giralda and group
As the sun set, we enjoyed a beverage on a rooftop bar overlooking the cathedral. We also pulled off our one group shot of the trip with the help of an accommodating Spaniard. - GPS screenshot
GPS on our phones and a dedicated device prevented us from getting lost forever in the Euskadi wilderness. - Grapes
Leslie appreciates some wine grapes. We may have also sampled them. - Hill view
Vineyards gave way to olive orchards as we crossed the mountains. - IMG 20151119 084618
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