Wooden footbridge crossing the Guadalhorce River and Nature Reserve. At 270 meters, it is reported to be the longest wooden footbridge in Europe. The bridge opened in September 2020, making it possible for people to walk or cycle between Torremolinos and Malaga. "Wet and wild" … [Read more...]
Street Art in Malaga, Part 2
The devil, as they say, is in the details. More street art from Malaga, and an update. In between organizing four years’ worth of photos from our trips to Spain, I’ve been researching information about Malaga’s graffiti and street art scene. It turns out that the murals … [Read more...]
Street Art in Malaga, Part 1
Public art is everywhere in Malaga. Not just formal statues honouring historical figures and events, or the religious paintings and frescos found in churches and mosques. There are sculptures by well-known artists scattered throughout the parks and main boulevards. Modern art … [Read more...]
The Walk of Canadians
The Walk of Canadians. A section of the coastal path near where we are staying is dedicated to the memory of Canadian doctor Norman Bethune for his work helping refugees during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. We’ve been back in Spain since December 13th and there’s a lot to … [Read more...]
What a difference a month makes
Wow, what a difference a month makes. Make that SEVEN months. It's been awhile since I last wrote, about climbing the Mediterranean Steps to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar in early February - another time, another place, another lifetime. Given that I started this blog as a … [Read more...]