Visitors

We had a fun busy week this past week.  Our Japanese exchange student from 12 years ago came to visit for a few days.  She and her sister got to explore a little of southern Spain and we got to catch up with them.  So Fun!  I always feel so cosmopolitan when I know people from other countries.  Mostly we just visited nearby sights.  Yes, she still likes 'shopping'.  However, they had read of a little town about an hour away called Frigiliana.  So I got to drive us.  Rod had other commitments in the office this week so it was just me and them for the sightseeing.  I am happy to report that, with the Lord's help, I found my way there and back again! I even found parking!!! (for those who know this area, that is truly miraculous)  Anyway, here are the photos.


This is the view from Gibralfaro, a fort that looks over the Malaga harbor.  This was the first 'sight' we visited on our first p-day and is still one of  my favorite.

 

We went to the Picasso museum and then actually went into the cathedral which I hadn't done before. We usually just walk around it. It is a beautiful cathedral too. 

I know, I am developing an obsession with doors. They are just so interesting here.

 

 

 

I hope you can see the detail of the ceiling.  I think it is among the best I have seen.  I mostly kept them out of the photo but the nets up at the top are to keep plaster/stone from falling on peoples heads.

The choir and the organ.

One of the chaples.

I really liked this display of the vestments.   Orrr were they 'taken'?

I wish I knew who did this pieta.  It was beautiful.

This is the framework they carry the effigies on during processions.

These are the photos of Frigiliana.  It is one of the 'white towns', towns perched on a hillside, and I expect, living on tourism.

Yes, I photographed a manhole cover. If paint splatters are art then this can be art too, right?  Besides, think of the technology there has to be to have the needed drainage under the steep streets of this ancient mountain town.

We wandered up stair cases/ sidewalks and explored the town.  It really was lovely.

How about an inflatable Castillo instead of a flat one?

A native taking a nap!

They have carved out a soccer field.  Where there's a will, right?

We had lunch on this balcony overlooking the steep hillside. So fun.

 

 Guess who demonstrated French braids!!!

Our last night together, we went out to a nice restaurant we know in Fuengirola.

Dad's steak was cooked at the table and served with flaked black salt on the side.  Delicious!

We sat outside where the street musicians perform and everyone walks past!

That's his 'Yummy' face.... I think...

We are so blessed to be here and have such great friends.  We love you all.  Pray for mission presidents.  I don't know of a harder job in the church!!!  Have a great week.