We took the train from Granada to Sevilla, arriving in the early afternoon with some time for exploring the old city before heading to an excellent dinner at El Disparate (I still dream about that Iberian pork shoulder ….).

On the agenda over the next few days:

• a rooftop tour of the cathedral. A fascinating change from the normal cathedral tour. It also provided a great view of the city.
• A cruise on a small boat (about 10 people) on the canal. It was fun and interesting, though the highlight was probably watching the flotilla of school kids learning to kayak and paddleboard, laughing and shouting throughout.
• Real Alcazar palace and gardens. Again, very grateful the 15th century Spanish decided the Moorish architecture was just too pretty to destroy.
• a flamenco show at Tablao Flamenco Las Setas. Much more theatrical than the caves in Granada but impressive and dramatic just the same
• a good wander around the Plaza de Espana and the Parque de Maria Luisa
• acquisition of flamenco accessories (of course)

And best of all, no hills!