Late start this morning .... a walk to Plaza de Espana. An amazing public exhibition space that was started in the early 1920's .... it is absolutely magnificent. Coloured tiles, homage to all the districts of Spain, bridges, waterways, a central fountain. Amazing! Walking through the gardens there is a 'fair' not unlike sideshow alley, but only for young children, and a large ice rink. Stalls around the perimeter sell food of all descriptions. A stop at the Hotel Alfonso XIII for drinks then home for a brief r & r before heading out again to see the Three Kings celebration - and what a celebration it was! People everywhere ... colourful floats, beautiful Andalusian horses, brass bands .... and they all threw lollies to the crowds lining the streets in celebration of the Three Kings. People sang, cheered, clapped and collected bags of loot - I'm sure there would be lots of sugar highs tonight!
We join the massive throng to walk back through the city to the area where we are staying and, once comfortably seated, order tapas ad wine to complete our night!
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| Colourful floats in the parade |
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| Crowds everywhere |
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| Plaza de Espana |
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| Plaza de Espana |
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| Another view |
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| Amazeballs! |
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| Beautiful tiled ar |
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| The mosaics are beautiful |
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| Carriages everywhere |
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| Amazing |
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| Central fountain |
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| Looking back |
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| Ceramic posts |
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| In front of the fountain |
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