The Beach, the Views and Sevilla

After a couple days in and around Lisbon it was well time to hit the beaches, do some water activities and plainly just relax. Unfortunately no relaxing would be done when I took the train to Lagos.


First off, I didn't think too much ahead with the hosteling situation as I thought I'd be able to waltz into Lagos around ten at night and get a cheap hostel...well was I ever in for a rude awakening. Not only were all the hostels booked up on a Friday, but so were all the good guest houses. Best option was this hotel downtown...yeah 50 euros...yipes. It worked out for the best in the end, but still was another small detail that I'm learning to deal with.













The next couple of days I met up with a group of guys from the U.K and was able to chill with them and hang out at the beach...awesome guys and I may meet up with a few in the future. Now the beaches in the area are outstanding. Gorgeous views and sparkling sand. Still that was only Lagos...when I headed off to Sagres...even more breathtaking with views and rock formations.









The picture on the right...was in the general area where I ate my dinner on Saturday...over looking the ocean and gazing at the rock formations. I was absolutely taken aback by the sheer beauty and disbelief in me actually being there.





Because I loved Lagos so much I stayed an extra couple of days...had to cancel a few other things I wanted to do...but whatever it was all worth it.





Next stop was off to Seville or Sevilla as it's pronounced here. This is the home of flomenko and the worlds biggest Cathedral. It's been a great city full of winding streets, beautiful looking girls and interesting architechture and lay-out. Im surprised that I haven't been terribly lost in this city thus far.





I met up with my first Canadians of the trip and we were able to go through Seville together which was awesome. I'm also re-meeting one of them in Madrid and we're hopefully going to go watch a Real Madrid soccer game together.



Lucky for walking the streets of Sevilla at night we were not only able to see the sights lit up, but see a street band perform live as well.

To me it look as if they were just practicing as there wasn't too many people around and they had other musicians going around fine tuning those that needed it.

That was a pleasure to see, as was the next day of walking the whole city and seeing the Cathedral and numerous other sites. It was scorching hot, but was worth it. Walking through the parks, churches and out door art works makes this city a unique visit. Really it can all be seen in a day therefore, I'm off to Granada as my next stop before heading to Madrid, then Barcelona.

Down below is the street performance that I was able to whitness walking around at night. The video doesn't give the band its worth, but it was still interesting enough I just had to share.

O just another quick note I had to add...The other day taking the bus from Lagos to Sevilla, I was charged 40 euro for the trip and thought nothing of it until I arrived and looked at my ticket...I was charged for a round trip...ahh yes isn't that great. I guess if you're not learning you're not living...won't be making that mistake again.