A final destination: Cádiz

There's something about this small, but very lovely place. I fell in love with it the first time I came, and it still tickles the hearts strings, even now.

It may have been Sunday,  but the stalls and  souvenir shops were open by 10am. I suspect it's because they saw a ship come in. Plenty was bought and many passengers are returning with bags of goodies.

Today I wandered. I'd not been to the other side of the town and, as it was so close, I found the most direct route and headed there.

I was in for a treat. 

Fabulous beaches, two fortifications and a botanical garden.

The beach is predominantly sand with seaweed drifting up. The guide by the promenade said the area is rich in sealife, but I didn't come across any. I would imagine a snorkel and goggles would expose a lot.

There were large numbers of boats, both in and out the water. The ones on the beach probably come into their own doing the holiday season which begins in April. Fishing, most likely.

Next came the botanical gardens which were fabulous.

They contained a play area for children, walkways to look down on the gardens and sea, avenues of topiary as well as examples of many trees, succulents and cacti.

Towards the centre was a water feature with high walkways and tall waterfalls. I'll post those later as all pictures are portrait.

I wandered back then, through the lanes and back to the cathedral. 

I spotted an artisan chocolatier.... fatal. Have some dark chocolate to go home with. Happy bunny.

I'll post more photos when I get home but needless to say, it was a lovely time in Cádiz. 

Just wish my feet agreed. After breaking the ankle and dislocating the other they've been unhappy with much walking.

Never mind, there's always another time..... now where's the sun cream, it's flipping hot here.