En Espana

In Spain, we're absorbing the history, culture, and contributions this small part of Europe has made to our world. I don't know if I didn't pay attention in history classes or if it really  was just treated as an appendage to the rest of European history. But the influence ancient Phoenicians, Jews and Moors made upon  "Christian" Europe and the world is remarkable, especially when viewed through the lens of a tourist, on site.  

Here's one sketch-book view from the corner window/balcony of our renaissance palace/hotel, a couple days ago - but it would also have been a couple hundred years ago!