Flamenco

There is a core area of Seville that has most of the popular attractions within walking distance.  Of course these streets and sidewalks are lined with more than their share of eateries of all types vying for your euros.  I haven’t figured out how to find the ones that serve authentic Spanish food – not just the common tourist fare. You can easily eliminate some, but it’s still kind of a crapshoot.  Our host did us a big favor by recommending a place.  Even though it’s  in a very unlikely location – right next to the Cathedral tower – it did indeed serve hearty Spanish food, sans the fries and bread.  Better yet, they had an evening show that consisted of a Flamenco dancer, a singer and a guitarist.  Fifteen euro gets you a choice of 3 tapas (small plates) dishes.  Add a beverage and it’s a sufficient meal – entertainment included.  On Friday we reserved for Saturday’s 8:30 show – not too late for early-to-bed Laura!  We had our choice of seating, so took the front row.   Mind you, this restaurant seats maybe 25.  So our last night in Seville, and in Spain, we saw a wonderful show of Spanish singing (heavy on the wailing) and a dancer tapping her dang feet off, accompanied by guitar.  The dancer performed with a passion and energy I’ve never seen – it was quite a closing memory for Seville – Laura

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