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Day 9 - Friday 29th June

Terry and I went up to the roof patio of the Amadeus for breakfast - just rolls, fruit, cheese and coffee - but very pleasant.

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We just loafed around until about 1pm

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outside our windows (small balconies)


and then we walked down towards the Giraldo and the Alcazar (where we paid to go in!) and walked around there for 2 hours. Very impressive; lots of lovely gardens and tiles!!

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(escaping from the maze!)

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Back to the hotel to cool down for a while, and then out for something to eat. I've forgotten the name of the restaurant, but Paul started with Andalucian salad, while T and I had soup, which was TURNIP - yuck! We all then had chicken (pollo) and chips; very adventurous!

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There followed a long walk, looking for presents to take home, with little success. The bells were ringing like crazy on the Girondo - something was going on - and we got in for free! A magnificent place, which was quickly filling. They were celebrating some Bishop's 25th year - and it was live on TV!

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A little more 'strolling', searching for pressies (with a little more success) and then back to the hotel to rest!!

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