Cadiz

This Saturday we hopped on the last train of the day to Cadiz with no planning and only a shoulder bag.  Ali's mom had agreed to watch the kids and we felt reasonably assured she could survive the requisite 24 hours.  We arrived after dark and roamed the narrow city streets in search of a hotel.  After a while, we solicited the advice of a taxi driver and found a descent spot for the night.  Following a nice dinner, we collapsed into the king size bed in the hotel for a rare opportunity to sleep in.

The next day we walked the town and enjoyed the perfect weather.  Cadiz is a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic and is protected by huge sea walls.  It has an undeniable "port town" feel.  I am sure in bygone days Cadiz has served as a stopover for many a scurvy afflicted salty sailor.  We had a nice, relaxing day exploring the town.  Enjoy a few pics.  The ones with the views of the city are from the tower of the main cathedral.

- Dave