Cadiz

Our final port before heading through the straits of Gibraltar was Cadiz.

One of the deck hands tossing a weighted leader line which will be used to pull onto shore the lines tethering the ship to the dock.

We leave the dock area toward our excursion to the White Villages of Andalusia

As we head into the countryside we begin to see wind turbines scattered everywhere. Spain is the world's fourth largest producer of wind power, supplying around 20% of the country's consumption.

The White Villages of Andalusia are a series of towns and large villages southern Spain, characterised by white-washed walls and red or brown tiled roofs. IN the distance ou can see our first stop, the village of Medina Sidonia

One of the gates into the village of Medina Sidonia

Medina Sidonia is considered to be one of the oldest cities in Europe. it was used as a military defense location due to its elevated location.

The Santa María la Coronada Church

View from the steps of the Santa María la Coronada Church

I can't imagine driving on these cobble stones in the rain!

Medina Sidonia

The Santa María la Coronada Church - Medina Sidonia

The hills are just like in California, brown from lack of rain in the summer months.

Medina Sidonia

The Santa María la Coronada Church - Medina Sidonia

Medina Sidonia

Weathered Roofs

Medina Sidonia

Medina Sidonia - Narrow cobblestone streets

The main square of Medina Sidonia

Tamara in Medina Sidonia

On our way to the next village, Arcos de la Frontera

Arcos de la Frontera

Basilica de Santa Maria on the top of the hill.

Beautiful courtyards hidden behind gated entry ways.

Arcos de la Frontera

Basilica de Santa Maria

Basilica de Santa Maria - Arcos de la Frontera

Basilica de Santa Maria

Tamara has made a friend

Inglesia de San Pedro

Inglesia de San Pedro - These churches have a commanding view of the countryside below.

Guadalete River below the town of Arcos de la Frontera

Arcos de la Frontera

This is a sculpture in honor of "Semana Santa", otherwise known as Easter week.

Arcos de la Frontera