After breakfast in the Conquistador Hotel's pleasant patio, we checked out and put our luggage into storage. We walked up to the ancient Synagogue which is no longer in use. They limit visitors to 44 at a time, which is fine for the synagogue but crowds the small lane way that provides access. Walking further up to the Puerta de Almodovar (presumably not Pedro) we stopped for tea and watched the passing parade. This comprised local family groups and people out w...

Spain is renowned for its fast and efficient train service, notwithstanding the recent crash in the north of the country. Today we experienced it first hand but not without a minor hiccup in getting to the station by taxi. When I asked for Atocha Renfe (Renfe being the train company) he thought I said Atocha Vente (20 Atocha Street). Thankfully Atocha Street is close to the train station. In an unexpected act, he turned the meter off so we only paid what would ha...