A very interesting door knocker in the city. Deb has been on the hunt for them since we arrived. There are many different and creative door knockers here.
Another beautiful day in Cadiz. Did I mention Cadiz has the most moderate temperatures in all Europe and boasts 3,000 hours of sunlight a year?
Passing by an ancient mosaic along the Calle Rosario, which has become a street we frequently find ourselves travelling.
We don't always have only cappuccinos on our breaks...trying the different sparkling water is fun too.
Aqua with or without gas is the question in English and Spanish.
A sample of tapas we tried. Artichoke and bacon which arrived as a cold dish. Quite yummy.
Heading towards the blue water.....but first....where is that Roman Theatre??
There is apparently an ancient Roman Theatre here in Cadiz. It was discovered in 1980. The estimate date that it was built was the 1st BC and it was claimed to be the largest ever built, accommodating up to 20,000 spectators.
In the 13th century a fortress was built on top of it and there it remained hidden and buried for almost 800 years!
To our disappointment it is closed due to the continued excavation of the theatre. We believe there is some to be seen, but we haven't been able to arrange that tour....yet.
Below is a photo from google of what it looks like.
This building below has such interesting colours but Deb says it clashes with my outfit today??
The building is actually a school. Located right on the ocean.
As a matter of fact, we walked around it and found ourselves on the Promenade.
Everybody fishes here. My good friend Lisa would be in her GLORY to live in Cadiz.
Even while sunbathing?
Me and my gal.....
The city's mascot I'm sure. This little kitten has a penthouse view of the ocean from the rocks she lives on, with the Atlantic Ocean knocking on her back door.
She is one of many wee felines who live on the rocks, without a traditional home, but is fed by the kind people of Cadiz.
The break wall and monstrous cement boulders to hold back the Atlantic.
As I have mentioned, Cadiz is located on a peninsula that is surrounded approximately 300 degrees by water. The break wall surrounds most of the city.
It has been hit by a tsunami when Lisbon, Portugal was almost completely wiped out by the same tsunami and earthquake in 1755 on All Saints Day.
A slow, deliberate pace, to enjoy the sun and warmth, as we round the promenade towards home.
But there is still more to see.
The incredible tides and the almost eerie boats left right were their owners moored them.
While researching the tides of Cadiz online I found two interesting, if not completely random, stats for today.
Cadiz is 364 594 kms from the moon this day.
As well, Cadiz is 148 243 272 kms from the sun today.
Good to know.
We stopped in the Genoves Park just off the promenade.
At the time we arrived, all the birds were showing off and in full view.
We sat for awhile and took it all in.
There are at least 5 parakeets in the photo above....can you pick them out?
I actually did a wee drawing of the parakeets on the fountain all the while they were chirping for me to photograph them.
"Ok...ok...I will."
An end to a perfect day again.
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