Well we are alive and well after our first day in Sevilla, um but we are sweaty to say the very least. After napping this morning at the hotel, we decided to just walk around today. We asked the hotel people where shopping was and they pointed us in the right direction. We thought maybe we shouldnt go out until after siesta time, but we didn't listen to our instincts. Note to self: ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR INSTINCTS. At 2pm in Sevilla, not only is everything closed for lunch, but it's 110degrees and people are hiding in air conditioning! It didn't take us long to realize we needed to hide as well. We sat in a cafe for a long time, then stumbled around el corte ingles, the Spanish version of Macy's which stays open through siesta. By then it was five, a little cooler (aka 97), and stores were open. Lakshmi and I did what we do best, we shopped.
After shopping we started to go back to the bus stop but we stumbled upon gay pride parade! Wonderful little parade with party buses and scantily dressed men. The people all just buy alcohol and walk along with the parade. The bus Lakshmi and I wanted wasn't running due to the parade, so we stopped quick at a pizza place, then entertained ourselves by walking home with the parade. Lakshmi is headed to Granada tomorrow for a day trip. So we are back at the hotel kinda early. She has a long day tomorrow. As for me, idk what I am going to do. Possibly go on a tour of some palaces.
It's gorgeous here. It's a lot different than castilla Leon (the province that Valladolid and Madrid are in). It has a lot lot lot more Arab influence. It's really neat to see. We are thinking water park on Monday. It's ridiculously hot! Maybe flamenco bar Monday night?! Yay it will be fun!
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