August 25, 2008
Spent last night in algerceriaets. The
hostal was pretty basic but all I needed for the night. It seems
that most of the budget accommodation in Spain has some kind of funky
smell. Maybe its just the building construction. Its pretty hot and
the room did not have any air conditioning. Like the Moroccans,
Spanairds also love loud lively conversation until the wee hours of
the morning. Last night it was in stereo...Arabic one side and
Spanish in the other. It seems Sundays are the true day of rest in
Spain. Absolutely nothing is open and you have a hard time finding a
convenience store or an open restaurant.
Got an early start today and hopped the
train from Algercerias to Cordoba. I am supposed to meet Janet here
at 1345 when her bus gets in from Madrid. It will be good to see her
and hang out together. Her plan is to move to Kenya in September.
The train ride here was very civilized and uncomfortable, unlike the
Moroccan experience a few days ago. I could not get over the
beautiful and rugged mountain and canyon scenery along the way. This
part of Spain is hot and dry, well known for the production of olive
oil. The food here is tasty as well. Last night I indulged in a
cold beer and a plate of pork chops....something I have not had in
quite some time. I look forward to exploring the narrow streets and
corners of Cordoba.
I checked on the bus service to
Granada. Last bus leaves at 1900 on Tuesday.
