Well, today was another venture out for the four of us, trying not to act like the American tourist that we are!! But after dropping off the 5 kiddos with another friend, it didn't take long for us to show our true colors. We sat at the place to catch the ferry to ride over to the peninsula of Cadiz (pronounced Ca dith) for a bit too long before we found out it was not going.............it was broken!! No wonder there was no ferry there, and it was supposed to leave in five minutes!! Only American toursits would sit there that long before finding out .......No Ferry Today!! So, we drove the 45-60 minutes.......well by "we" I mean Lanny!! Of course, parking was the concern, but my favorite verse proved true once again..."The LORD preserveth the simple."
Our first stop was one of the plazas, but this one was at the Cathedral de Cadiz, which was being set up for something big for Passion week. Here are a couple of the photos there with Monty and Stacey and Lanny.
It was a bit chillier than what we had been experiencing and so we worked really hard to stay in the sun and out of the wind.
It was a bit chillier than what we had been experiencing and so we worked really hard to stay in the sun and out of the wind.
Cadiz, Spain is fascinating; it´s the oldest city in Europe. Almost entirely surrounded by water, the city appears isolated. It stands on a peninsula jutting out into the bay, dramatically defining the surrounding landscape. 
It is approximately 3,000 years old, settled initially by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans have all settlled here at one point over the years. One of the places we visited today was the Museo de Cadiz which displayed the oldest sacarphogi from the Phonecians, many Roman statues, and other ancient finds.
It is approximately 3,000 years old, settled initially by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans have all settlled here at one point over the years. One of the places we visited today was the Museo de Cadiz which displayed the oldest sacarphogi from the Phonecians, many Roman statues, and other ancient finds. 
The old central quarter is probably the most beautiful part of the city. It´s famous for its picturesque charm.
Here you´ll find some spectacular buildings, and all just a few meters from the coast. The narrow and cobbled streets open out onto pretty little squares. People sit outside in cafes all day long enjoying the heat, and gazing up at the Moorish architechture.
Here you´ll find some spectacular buildings, and all just a few meters from the coast. The narrow and cobbled streets open out onto pretty little squares. People sit outside in cafes all day long enjoying the heat, and gazing up at the Moorish architechture. Without a doubt one of the unique experiences was in the market place in the older part of the city. 
It is exactly like you would imagine the outdoor market to be.............open tables of fresh fruit, produce, and lots of fresh fish............all kinds, eyeballs and all!! 
Too bad there is no smell on here. But just a few photos to give you an idea. That is an eel, skinned!!
It is exactly like you would imagine the outdoor market to be.............open tables of fresh fruit, produce, and lots of fresh fish............all kinds, eyeballs and all!! 
Too bad there is no smell on here. But just a few photos to give you an idea. That is an eel, skinned!! However, don't feel sorry for us!! We found the perfect way to end a perfect day!!!
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