Seville, May 2017

My hopes for Ashley to sleep on the train did not come true but she was out the minute we got off. Waiting outside of our Seville rental while Vitaliy checks in with the host. Selfie time.
Our first walk lead us to the Metropol Parasol.

Pizza and ice cream were a must have after walking 22000 steps between our Madrid morning walk and afternoon in Seville.

This mushroom like structure, surrounding architecture and the playground kept us occupied most of our first afternoon in Seville. Food in Spain was very inexpensive in comparison to USA prices.This balcony was a perfect setting for breakfast. It didn’t take much to keep our little princess busy 😀 I couldn’t stop taking pictures of this breathtaking bloom and the blue sky.  We happened to be in Seville during its busiest time of the year. All of my worries about being in the city during its busiest time were gone during our first evening. The city had plenty of room for as many visitors as there were. The fair grounds were located in the opposite side of town so the only signs of it in other parts of town were people dresses up in the traditional costumes and the carriages.
I took this picture for my co-worker as a fact that yes, there is milk being sold on non-refrigerated shelves in Spain 🙂Those pictures are another proof that there was enough room in Seville even during its busiest visiting time.
The Seville Cathedral was very crowded and the carriages were double its normal price.
Alcazar of Seville is located right next to the Cathedral. The Barrio Santa Cruz walk along the Cathedral and Alcazar was short but full of history. We enjoyed a lunch break in one of the restaurants at plaza Alianza.
The other side of the cathedral.

Seville’s promenade wasn’t busy at all with everyone heading across the river to the April fair grounds.
Plaza de Espana was surreal. It was built in 1928. It became one of my favorite squares and as much as I like seeing new places, I would definitely return to this plaza again.  People form a line on a public transportation stop and stay away from the bike lanes. Something we are not used to seeing living in suburbs and driving private cars.
Italian pizza sounds great wherever we go :).
The Metropol Parasol at night time. Window shopping doesn’t get better than this. It felt like being on a movie set.
We finally made it to the April fair grounds on our last day in Seville. The above pictures are of the Hospital de la Caridad which was on my want to visit places list in Seville. We happened to walk by the Seville’s bullring museum right before start of a bullfight. We did save our bullring experience for the one in Rhonda, the oldest bullring in Spain. Dinner ready on our last evening in Seville.Must have Spanish Paellas.
I never regret having a delicious salad 😀Kinder surprise is always a great way to keep Ashley at the table.
We saved going to the top of “the mushroom” for our last evening in Seville. €3 per person includes a ride up the elevator and a beverage.
On the top shelf is the tarta de queso (Spanish cheesecake) from my must have sweets list.Our princess is full of joy with this pacifier candy. Simple things that keep kids happy. Here are some pictures of our Airbnb rental. Until next time, Good bye Seville!