El Sur lo Hace Su Gente, translation: The People Make the South (Click to enlarge) |
A few of us Appalachian
students (as well as a handful of lovely, non-App students) got together this past Thursday at the Cerveceria Internacional to try out beers from around the world. Prices were a bit high, but in the end they were worth it. Cruzcampo (the local beer) isn’t much to speak of as far as taste goes (blasphemy- i know!), and so I have been looking for a place to enjoy a decent beer. Despite the cost, the cerveceria is a great place for any of you beer lovers out there who might find yourself in Sevilla.
Schneider Weisse- yum. |
Good friends, good times (Click to enlarge) |
One of the many great views to be seen in Ronda (Click to enlarge) |
View from the top of the bridge (Click to enlarge) |
Top: View of the bridge during hike, Bottom: like I said... a not-so-well beaten path (Click to enlarge) |
Left: Water wheel and gears, not too sure what the place was for, but it was interesting and probably the perfect setting for a horror film. Right: The view at the very end of the trail/mill, worth the hike, check out the beautiful blue water! (Click to enlarge)
After our hike back up the hillside we found our way to art museum called Museo Joaquín Peinado, a showcase of the Ronda-born artist Joaquín Peinado, an early 20th century cubism painter and friend of Picasso. Not only was the art lovely, it was also a great chance to escape the bitter cold. While the museum wasn’t exactly toasty, it was definitely warmer than the windy cliff side that we had just climbed up.
Top: Sabrina, Erin, and Anna taste the wine, Middle: Wine cask Bottom: the dangers of the smell room (Click to enlarge) |
She took us to the tea house by way of the Arch de Philipe V, a beautiful stone arch built in 1742 that frames the picturesque white buildings on the other side, a view that not even the cold could keep us from appreciating. We all stopped for photos and to take in the panorama, then hurried on our way to the tetería. This little tea shop was the perfect finale to a wonderful day, we chose a table next to the very hot gas stove and enjoyed coffee, tea, and crêpes.
We eventually found our way back to the bus and, still warm and full from the tea shop, grabbed some seats in the back and napped the whole way home.
Ronda was absolutely gorgeous, it is touristy but the views of the surrounding mountains, high bridges, cobbled streets, and blue sky make this a day trip that I would highly recommend to anyone that has the time. If you find yourself with some extra time, good company, a map, and willingness to lose the feeling in your toes, head over to Ronda- a town that is wonderful even in the freezing cold.
(Left: Sunset makes this place look deceptively warm. Don't be fooled. Right: Fun times with great people, pictured: Me, Erin, Sabrina, Joni, Anna)
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If you find yourself with some free time and want more information on the wonderful town that is Ronda please read this story by Leigh Ann Henion, a former professor of mine and an amazingly talented writer/photographer: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/20/AR2009032001650.html
For more of her work visit www.leighannhenion.com
Damn fine account of an obviously wonderful experience. We will definitely make that trek when we make our Spanish debut.
ReplyDeleteThe photos do not suck, either.
Keep it up, little girl. I'm living vicariously through your eyes and words and enjoying the ride.