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So glad we had the chance to greet the ocean — a bit rough that day — at El Puerto de Santa Maria, not too far from Jerez. That’s Cádiz in the background. The girls loved it and there were plenty of surfers enjoying the waves. 🌊

Two children play near the shoreline on a beach with gently crashing waves.

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📍Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. 💃

A quaint storefront named Casa Quevedo, in Jerez de la Frontera, with displays of pottery and glassware is situated along a cobblestone street with a few trees in front.

A child dances down a narrow, shadowed street between old buildings, illuminated by sunlight in the distance.

A sunlit street scene features the shadows of buildings, a door, and a balcony on a brick facade.

A person walks past a brick building with graffiti on the door and walls.

A narrow, weathered alleyway in Jerez is flanked by aged white buildings with small windows and a stone path.

A black metal staircase in a white-walled interior is adorned with a colorful tiled religious artwork on the wall.

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From Córdoba to Jerez de la Frontera — a change of scene, but the sunshine stays the same. ☀️

A person walks through an arched passageway, leading to a charming street with white buildings.

An elderly couple walks past parked scooters and a van along a sunlit brick building.

Two people stand and chat at a tall table outside a café with elegant columns and empty chairs nearby.

Two children are joyfully playing in an open square surrounded by trees and buildings.

A woman at an outdoor market stall is selling vegetables and snails to a small group of people.

People are gathered at an outdoor café in a lively street setting with tables, chairs, and surrounding historic architecture.

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📍Córdoba, Spain.

A child stands on a sunlit rooftop terrace with a view of a historic building tower in the city of Córdoba.

A woman stands in front of a historic theater entrance with posters displayed on the walls.

Three people walk past a charming white building with hanging plants and a street sign that reads Horno San Luis in a picturesque street scene.

A child with a hair accessory shaped like a flower leans over a stone ledge, gazing at a body of water below.

A narrow, cobblestone street is bordered by historic stone buildings under a clear blue sky, with people walking along the path.

A woman and a child walk hand in hand down a narrow cobblestone street next to a white wall with a mirror and graffiti reading Michelle.

Ancient Roman columns stand beside a modern building under a clear blue sky.

A brightly lit restaurant in Córdoba called El Compadre with colorful lights and people walking by at night.

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📍Córdoba, Spain.

A young girl stands on a balcony looking out through an open doorway towards a tiled roof.

A white building with wrought iron balconies and a large vine with pink flowers is partially shadowed, next to a set of steps.

A vibrant turquoise door adorned with flower pots and a decorative awning is set against a white wall with additional hanging flower pots.

A small storefront with a blue and white striped awning displays the sign Deportes Marquez above a closed metal shutter.

People are walking and gathering near a historic building in Patio de los Naranjos Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba with ornate architecture and orange trees lining the path.

Arched columns with red and white stripes adorn the ornate interior of the Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba, bustling with people exploring the space.

A beautifully intricate interior of a cathedral in Córdoba is adorned with detailed carvings and illuminated by soft natural light coming through tall windows.

A person holding an orange umbrella stands in a sunlit city square with people walking and trees lining the area.

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The beauty of Córdoba has surprised me, especially the richness of detail and history on so many façades around town. Another small, unrelated treat: many cafés here serve my favorite Portuguese espresso. ☕️

People walk through a sunlit square beside the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, its arches casting deep shadows across the cobblestone ground. The strong contrast between light and shade highlights the geometry of the stone façade and the rhythm of the arches.

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After leaving Germany yesterday under a downpour of rain and endless gray, I’m in awe of the sunlight and warmth that’s greeted us in Córdoba. It’s been a long time since I’ve lived in such a climate. ☀️

A quiet morning scene at Plaza de la Corredera in Córdoba, Spain. Sunlight strikes the arcaded façades and casts long shadows across the empty square, where a lone pigeon crosses the foreground.

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📍Novigrad, Croatia.

A child walks along a rocky shoreline towards the ocean, with waves gently crashing against the shore.