Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla, September 2013.

In Seville we walked past the Bullring a couple of times and this day as it was very hot, we decided to enter and have a look around in the shade and cool of a stone building. 

The young lady who took us around on a guided group tour was extremely informative and gave great explanations on the history of both the Bullring itself and also of bullfighting with equal reference to the bulls and the participants. 

Luckily it was out of season so no fights in progress ( we were about a month early) and  I am still unsure if I would have watched one?

And here is "Islera" or "Islero" the revered bull who killed the most famous bullfighter Manuel Rodriguez Sanchez in 1947. Only 8 bullfighters have died fighting since 1801.

Here are some photos of the building itself (oldest in the world, commenced in 1749) and if in Seville I would highly recommend visiting and taking a guided tour for a very small fee. 

Tasmania 2014

Sorry for the lack of posts but busy time over Christmas and just a little bit slack. 

Well once again we returned to Tasmania for a holiday with the purpose of a family wedding. The first of the nieces and nephews to marry, must be getting old. Whilst there I was able to get in 5 games of golf (thankyou Virgin for the extra baggage) including both courses at Barnbougle; Dunes and Lost Farm. These courses are truly spectacular and though challenging, a pleasure to play and wonderful experience. I also thew in the fly rod and was able to get in 3 Flyfishing attempts. I use the word attempt as though I thoroughly enjoy it I am damn useless, but I like to use the excuse that its NOT about catching anything, its to enjoy the location and experience.

Once again the weather was SPECTACULAR and the months of February and March really are the best time to visit this beautiful Island. Maybe a little too much food and wine but who cares as it was with wonderful friends and that's what counts more than anything. Flower photos, you say? cant help it I really like the colours, textures and sometimes almost perfect symmetry. 

Till next time, enjoy these few photos from the trip and if you haven't been to Tasmania yet, now you know what your missing.

Barnbougle

Barnbougle

Barnbougle

Our Barnbougle Accommodation

Inlet between Dunes and Lost Farm

Bruny Island Neck

Buttons Beach Ulverstone

Forth River, no fish though

Huon River, Franklin

Margaret's Artichokes

Happy Birthday Isabel

Still floating ??

Succulents for Susie

Swansea looking toward Hazards

Wayne Ave, Bull

The Red door