Sevilla
After a power nap and a few drinks at the Alfonso bar, time to head for our first night in Sevilla...
And the wonderful new tapas restaurant, Don Juan...
After dinner, strolling thru the streets of wonderful Sevilla...
Our 1st full day in Sevilla was a brilliant sunny +16C Sunday. We headed out just after noon for a short stroll to our lunch date...
... to the Plaza Virgen de los Reyes and the lovely home of the heir of a noble Spanish Marquis.
We were invited into her home and spend nearly three hours learning about her family and enjoying wine and food on the terrace overlooking the Catedral and the Plaza where some of the movie "Knight & Day" was filmed. What an absolutely delightful and gracious lady. Some of the view from her roof top terrace.
After lunch, we met our wonderful guide Virginia for a walking tour of Sevilla, starting with the Alcazar. Originally a Moorish fort, it became a Royal Palace as various subsequent monarchs made additions.
Next stop was the Catedral de Sevilla, the largest cathedral in Spain...
And then a enjoyable walk thru different parts of Sevilla as the locals were out in force with family and friends enjoying the beautiful day...
No comment on this one, but a close-up just might make the Girls of Spain section. 
Another creative street entertainer...
In the evening, the obligatory Flamenco show.
Sorry for the lousy pics quality... tough to take a good one with a no photo policy.
Late night dining is a way of life in Spain, however that apparently does not include late Sunday night in Sevilla. Our flamenco show ended just before midnight, when all the kitchens closed. Although this sports bar was still open for drinks with a dozen giant screen TV watching the Packers Vikings game.
Day 3
Next to flamenco, what is more Spanish than bull-fighting? No PETA here, although there is some growing opposition. Barcelona and all of Catalonia have apparently already banned it. Then again depending on where you live, Catalunya is not really Spain. Anyway, this morning, we're off to see the oldest circular ring in Spain.
And then for lunch at O'Neil Irish Pub. Lots of good people watching...
After lunch, a horse drawn carriage ride back around historic Sevilla and then back to the hotel to get ready for New Years Eve.
New Years Eve
New Years Eve dinner, we head out to one of Sevilla's best, Restaurante Abades Triana. An earlier pic from the carriage tour.
Beautifully lit at night. OK, someone spent a lot of money on this building.
Most but not all of the guests dressed up for the evening.
Great entertainment.
And great food and wine.
What a beautiful setting for NYE dinner. No fireworks here. Just calm and elegant.
