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Final day of cycling after spending the night at the Finca Balboa in Aracena. We rode through spectacular scenery beneath forrested mountains dotted with pueblos blancos (white villages). You'd never know it from the pictures, but it poured rain most of the ride. About thirty minutes from the end the clouds parted and let the sun shine through... | |
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Village
along the road...
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First view of Almonaster La Real... |
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CMG
poses for a photo op.
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The 10th century Mezquita (mosque) on top of the hill is built from materials recovered from the ruins of a Roman fort at the same location. The Mezquita is considered a gem of Islamic architecture. The round building on the right is the town's bull ring. |
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Middle
of town
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Side
street on walk up to the Mezquita
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Plaza
& Chapel in the center of town
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Around
the corner from the lunch spot...
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The
Mezquita. Inside is a spring-fed well.
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CMG
heading up to the tower
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CMG & JRM in the tower... |
Newlyweds Kris and Suzanne checking out the view.
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