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Embracing the Underground

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  We are skimming the edge of Seville as we plod east, north-east and then turn north-east into the country.  We will be very near to San Jeronimo station - which only gets 3.7 stars, a bit typical of public institutions  Alejandro clearly liked this as a not in town parking site and its lacks he notes. ‘ Despite being the best connection to La Cartuja stadium during Real Betis matches, the parking lot has been filled with valet parking, even though it's a public parking lot at the station. Even though it's not monitored, RENFE should do something, as people will stop using this service, which is so essential for members. I recommend users file a complaint on the RENFE website. ’ We are not really passing much today so we have time to think about the Seville Metro. They have 18 kilometres of track, currently over two lines, with a third hoped for in 2030.  The first planned metro was proposed in 1969.  Construction began in 1974. The return of democracy allowed ...
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Parklife and the focused place of rest

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We are starting by the Tablao Flamenco El Palacio Andaluz so we might as well pop in. https://elflamencoensevilla.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=GMB&utm_campaign=perfil_google&utm_id=Perfil   It has been here since 1995 and for 90 euros you can have an hour and a half show and dinner.  57 euros gets you the show, truffles and champagne. Flamenco only is 36 euros. Shows are at 7pm and 9.30pm. What says the 4k+ reviewers.    The newest was 13 hours ago and Nico said ‘ Marvelous !! Dinner and show was great ‘  The top was from Addy, 2 months ago ‘ The service was excellent and the drinks kept flowing. It was a four-course meal starting with a cheese and jamón platter, followed by a salad, then salmon with vegetables. The main course was pork cheek in a rich sauce, and dessert was a chocolate torte with what I believe was lemon sorbet. Throughout the entire dinner, there were live flamenco performances, which made the experience really special. The f...
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The Flat White Minimalist Vibe

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  What now seems to have been the Stone Age - although I am sure metal working had been developed by then, either way I was youngish and in love and was meeting my best beloved at Euston Station.  Having got to London earlier I choose to go to the Imperial War Museum - which had shrunk since when I had visited as a youth.  I then decided to walk across London to Euston. It surprised me how short the walk was across the heart of the city was. Of course I missed so much and these three days in central Seville feel the same. Through the narrow streets we wander and passed the Discoteca Monasterio Sevilla.  It has 999 reviews.  Go on, be the thousandth.   https://monasteriosevilla.es/   According to the website ‘Monasterio is a landmark of Seville’s nightlife. Located right in the city centre, we combine great music, a friendly atmosphere and professional service. Our goal is to offer unique experiences, where every visit becomes a special memory for thos...
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Dancing amid the smoke and shade

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  It is another day of pottering in fine parks and narrow streets.  Across the Jardines del Prado de San Sebastian [4.5 stars, 6,343 reviews] and across the Jardines de Murillo. Murillo gardens are a whole 1/10th of a star better than the ones across the road.  Three hours ago Leo noted ‘A very nice garden. Colorful, peaceful and you can even see free live flamenco dancing(optional tipping). I liked that it had a lot of benches along the garden. ‘ We are nearby the Real Fabrica de Tabacos de Sevilla.  It is a shame that tobacco smoke stinks and kills as it looks really cool in noir black and white films.  The Royal Fag Factory was built in the 18th century and is second in size only to El Escorial for its type.  Construction started outside the city walls and took 30 years to complete - you can’t hurry a good pipe. Production began in 1758 and by 1800 700 men were making cigars and a 1000 worked on snuff. By 1829 the cigar making crew were entirely female a...
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