This courtyard could use some work.
A view of Sanlucar. If we were a little higher, you would see the Guadalquivir river in front of us.
Mix of styles
Some reconstruction is now going on (note the net below the dome) in this civic building which used to be a palace of a rich French family. (either Orleans or Bourbon)
School kids getting a lesson on Spanish history.
In early March there was plenty of green and many oranges in these gardens.
Looking out over Sanlucar.
This is the church commemorated in the mural about Magellan's voyage.
Inside the Hospederia del Palacio de los Guzmanes
We visited this site that is a historic marker and hotel and restaurant.
Victor works at the Hidalgo – La Gitana bodega. He gave us an in-depth tour.
1880s office of the bodega is still used for special occasions.
Famous sherry style of Sanlucar and famous label of the bodega.
Amongst the barrels.
Sherry gets moved, in precise quantities, from a barrel above to a barrel below over the course of several years.
This barrel is reserved for the workers.
Every so often, Victor woudl stop at a barrel and, using venencia, extract little sample of the different types of manzanilla for us to taste.
THIS is how to sample manzanilla.
Music pours out of many bars and small restaurants in Jerez.
Patricia really likes the food at Albores.