Sevilla, Day 2

I think we've seen enough monuments to power and money to last a while, even if they are spectacular. Started with a very nice walking tour of old Seville. The guide was terrific (and a flamenco dancer when not tour guiding). Between royalty and the Catholic Church... Anyway, one difference from other cities we've been visiting is that, even though not on the coast, Sevilla was a huge trading center thanks to the river leading directly to the Atlantic. It's also interesting that the tobacco factory stopped hiring men and hired gypsy women (in the 1600's?) for15% of what they paid the men plus the women did a better job. The factory building is now part of the University of Granada.

My overdose on power and money is probably enhanced by the time spent in the Alcazar--truly spectacular, but just too much!