I bade farewell to Morocco yesterday after a terrific three plus week stay. Everything about Morocco enchanted me and I’m so glad I made the trip.

After leaving Marrakech, I hopped over to Malaga, an old favorite. I must say that I’ve missed Spain. I’ve spent a fair amount of time here since I was twenty, and I love the culture, the people, the landscape, the food and the language. It really is great to be back.

After landing in Malaga, I grabbed a car and headed for the hills, traveling northwest towards A Coruna from the Mediterranean. No ressies, just a list of places I’d like to stop in during the next eight days. The landscape from Malaga to Ronda, where I am now, is stunningly beautiful. A little bit of everything. Here are some shots of the day, inluding a hike in Caminito del Rey, thanks to Whip’s recommendation. Stunning.

Lots of wind power here. That tower is over 300′ tall – it’s massive. Very smart.

After arriving in Ronda, a truly magical town. I was last here twenty years ago with Matt and Mark when Matt was studying in Barcelona. It’s even more beautiful now.

The Puento Nueveo Bridge in Ronda, 320′ tall, strutting over the El Tajo gorge and river. It was built in the 18th century to connect the old and (then) new parts of town. It is incredible, and photos simply cannot do it justice. Nonetheless, here goes….

I got tricked into this shot after asking whether a really nice couple from Taiwan I talked with wanted me to take their photo.

Yes – they have bull fights here. Not many, but the tradition proudly lives on…

La Plaza de Torros – beautiful in its simplicity and elegance.

From the rooftop bar of the Hotel Catalonia. Commanding views of the town and landscape beyond.

Well, that’s it for now. I’m off to hike the Tajo de Ronda trail in the Tajo Gorge. Perfect day – should be fun.