Tapas – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingApril 3, 2009March 9, 2011

Exploring Guejar and the Sierra Nevadas

After a day spent exploring the Alhambra's countless secrets I made my way back to the hostel where I washed up briefly before heading to the hostel kitchen for the night's special event - a group dinner. For 5 Euro the hostel provided all we could eat paella, a big bowl of soup, and a drink from…

BackpackingFebruary 24, 2009February 25, 2009

Granada Part III – Hostels, Cities and Adventures

Groggy, but feeling thoroughly refreshed, I awoke to the rustle of bags as two new arrivals settled into their bunks. Glad to be awake I hopped out of bed, wobbled a bit and then stepped through the door from my hoste…

BackpackingJanuary 26, 2009October 1, 2012

Cadiz Part III

Clean, refreshed and ready for a full evening I lazily drifted from my room to the common area after a hearty nap. There, I checked my e-mail, chatted with the other hostel goers and then decided to set out for a sn…

BackpackingDecember 28, 2008January 9, 2009

Sevilla Part III and Cadiz Part I

After my little adventure in the local dive, I set out once again through the warren of twisting, winding streets. My destination was south, past the Cathedral and into new territory marked on my map by large stret…

BackpackingDecember 27, 2008March 9, 2011

Sevilla – Part II

The following day I was up and ready to explore by noon. After a quick errand on the computer I connected with a buddy I'd met in Madrid and ran into in Sevilla. We elected to set off together and explore the city. With…

BackpackingDecember 26, 2008December 26, 2008

Sevilla – Part I

Christmas has made writing the last few days extremely difficult. Everyone has been engaged in one giant festival here in Cadiz with stores running odd hours, people everywhere, and lots of fun adventures to be had. As I wait for my train to depart Cadiz, I finally find myself able to sit down and s…

BackpackingDecember 22, 2008December 22, 2008

Madrid Part II

As time rushes by the adventure has continued to be an absolute delight. After finishing my last post I set out into the city. In usual form I was more focused on the voyage than the destination. With my map stashed in m…