tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post7282261343512784723..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Shopping and exploring in SevilleKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42505765045458704512017-02-24T03:05:07.069-05:002017-02-24T03:05:07.069-05:00Trust us, this is not a "large" city. Th...Trust us, this is not a "large" city. The city itself is spread out but we never had any traffic problems and we were able to drive right into to the downtown area of the city with the motorhome and never felt nervous about it, unlike many cities in the USA. The population is less than 700,000 in the city itself.<br /><br />The historical center is very walkable and full of wonderful sights, we loved our time there and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. So in answer to your question, "Is it doable?" Yes, it is very doable!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27885010561009250812017-02-23T01:33:01.852-05:002017-02-23T01:33:01.852-05:00Thanks, I'll keep that in mind Jim!Thanks, I'll keep that in mind Jim!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21979176656218480242017-02-22T21:24:49.622-05:002017-02-22T21:24:49.622-05:00My Tab is a phone too, so I hope the euro model wo...My Tab is a phone too, so I hope the euro model works on the American networks you like to use. Also the wonderful world of android has a nasty parameter called Locale. It is factory set for the point of sale and primarily sets currency, metric/imperial, language. It can also be used by app developers to restrict their distribution. If you like using Gasbuddy and Ultimate Campgrounds and want to load them on the phone they may not be available off the play store. I can help if you want, been there !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602961086922569026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51917425542981949102017-02-22T20:15:43.251-05:002017-02-22T20:15:43.251-05:00I would love to visit this (large) city! Would yo...I would love to visit this (large) city! Would you rate it as "doable?"Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24197622734430844372017-02-22T03:11:18.422-05:002017-02-22T03:11:18.422-05:00Kevin is not interested in getting any kind of tab...Kevin is not interested in getting any kind of tablet/pad. He just wants a small smart phone that we can use when we are out and about. He uses it mostly for mapping system, offline and for translation. It is also nice for getting emails and of course communication within the country we are visiting should we need it. Thanks for the suggestion though.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-41191572402906656592017-02-22T03:06:42.776-05:002017-02-22T03:06:42.776-05:00Yes, Peter is is a beautiful city!
Don't worr...Yes, Peter is is a beautiful city!<br /><br />Don't worry, Kevin had already thought of Dee's advice well before it was mentioned. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76673632783520529842017-02-22T02:58:23.980-05:002017-02-22T02:58:23.980-05:00This is already something that Kevin has thought a...This is already something that Kevin has thought about! You should know us by now that we don't let any opportunity pass us by if we can save a bit of money. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77652387864154283782017-02-22T02:56:29.752-05:002017-02-22T02:56:29.752-05:00Thank you George!Thank you George!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46231630315549469692017-02-22T02:53:53.032-05:002017-02-22T02:53:53.032-05:00Thank you Lori!Thank you Lori!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73025201145853702112017-02-22T02:53:29.318-05:002017-02-22T02:53:29.318-05:00We feel the same way about churches, they are all ...We feel the same way about churches, they are all starting to look the same! We are pretty selective as to which ones we will visit now, especially if you have to pay to see the inside. Wait until you see today's post on the Cathedral of Seville, it huge and amazing on the inside.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36203786509972562862017-02-22T02:49:07.515-05:002017-02-22T02:49:07.515-05:00Paul and Marsha, if you thought the church in this...Paul and Marsha, if you thought the church in this post was something wait until you see the blog post Kevin does for our visit to the cathedral in today's post. The architecture boggles our minds too!<br /><br />This structure, Metropol Parasol has several functions and also claims to be the largest wooden structure in the world. It has an "antiquarium" in the below ground that displays Roman and Moorish ruins that they found while construction of this structure started. It is also used for events and on the upper level there is an outdoor "roof" walkway so that you can see the sights of the city as well as a restaurant. Here is more info on it <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropol_Parasol" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropol_Parasol</a>Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75568372626975658932017-02-22T02:37:22.354-05:002017-02-22T02:37:22.354-05:00I'm glad that in the downtown section of Sevil...I'm glad that in the downtown section of Seville it is almost all old. We like seeing the new architecture too but not in the historical section so much. We really do love just wandering around and finding all these neat things unexpectedly though.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56934744004058513432017-02-21T20:40:02.365-05:002017-02-21T20:40:02.365-05:00Definitely a photographic city!!!Definitely a photographic city!!!Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82515859732475595212017-02-21T18:57:14.506-05:002017-02-21T18:57:14.506-05:00Welcome to Android ! I'm travelling with a Sa...Welcome to Android ! I'm travelling with a Samsung Tab S from UK. It only supports LTE / WCDMA / GSM. Only works on AT&T, not Verizon (CDMA). Works OK in Canada. Just something to check / consider.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602961086922569026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53144757727756977222017-02-21T16:25:19.559-05:002017-02-21T16:25:19.559-05:00What an amazing city! Beautiful pictures. Good adv...What an amazing city! Beautiful pictures. Good advise from Dee!Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30117434352005807832017-02-21T15:20:47.419-05:002017-02-21T15:20:47.419-05:00Kevin, this may be just a fairy tale, but when you...Kevin, this may be just a fairy tale, but when you get back to Canada, you might take your old iPhone to the Genius Bar in the Apple Store to determine if it is easily and cheaply repaired; if so, then you can resell it on the market which will lower your net payout for the new phone. I know shopping for a new phone under these circumstances is a pain, but you'll have fun playing with it when you have some free time. Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-29922183604078901582017-02-21T11:56:07.875-05:002017-02-21T11:56:07.875-05:00More great photos and good luck with the phone.More great photos and good luck with the phone.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-89863477093749248962017-02-21T11:13:05.413-05:002017-02-21T11:13:05.413-05:00I was thinking the same thing.I was thinking the same thing.Elaine Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070038707624961451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57754275127010377982017-02-21T11:03:01.344-05:002017-02-21T11:03:01.344-05:00Beautiful, beautiful city! Your photos are amazin...Beautiful, beautiful city! Your photos are amazing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036524099669735252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21476668529481277362017-02-21T09:39:07.767-05:002017-02-21T09:39:07.767-05:00Just when I think I don't need to see another ...Just when I think I don't need to see another church or temple in our travels, another awesome one is found. Lovely pictures as usual.Kay Pihlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612469310917094617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75857311146498552072017-02-21T09:11:38.831-05:002017-02-21T09:11:38.831-05:00Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous day of sightseeing. I ...Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous day of sightseeing. I think touring cathedrals is my first love, and ceilings are my specialty. The architecture is amazing. <br /><br />Was that just a piece of art in the photo labeled....Not everything in Seville is old! I can't figure out what it does. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-32659911412954738422017-02-21T08:39:12.603-05:002017-02-21T08:39:12.603-05:00I love the contrast of the old and new architectur...I love the contrast of the old and new architecture. Although, if I had to pick, I'd probably go more for the olden style buildings than some of the more modern ones.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.com