I’ve had some fabulous lunches in the least expected places. Taking inn-to-inn trail rides in Provence where lunch is served in shady woods, complete with wine and an hours nap time. To fabulous tapas in Carmona, Spain between the morning trail ride and the afternoon dressage training ride […]
On the outskirts of Carmona, Spain is the Carmona Archaeological Complex that consists of pre-Roman, and Roman ruins. In the bright Andalusian sun, the ruins of a Roman amphitheater first attracted our attention. As large as a baseball field, looking at the remains made me wonder what type of theater […]
Midday in the bright Andalusian sun, the tradition of siesta time is still thriving. Taking a break from our Epona Equestrian holiday, we drove into Carmona for an authentic Spanish tapas style lunch. As being typical American tourists, the thought of towns having quiet time between 2:00 p.m. […]
In the countryside outside of Seville, Spain lies a beautiful hacienda meticulously restored to its original grandeur and is host to the art of dressage. With its roots set in the 1600’s, this hacienda known as “Los Nietos” hosted the writer Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in 1590 […]
Driving through the Serrana de Ronda, we arrived to the metropolis of Ronda. After visiting the tiny villages of Casares and Gaucin, Ronda was a bit overwhelming. Completely unaware that the day we were traveling was a huge competition day for bikers and runners. While considered one of […]
Between the mountains and the seas nestled in the hills in sunny Andalucia, Spain is a circuit of picture perfect white washed villages. Far in spirit from the beaten tourist route along the Mediterranean coast, Spanish tradition thrives in these small villages. Leaving the super highway that hugs […]
Donana National Park is located on the Atlantic side of Spain in Andalusia near Seville. In 1994, Donana was designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a Biosphere Reserve. Covering more than 334 miles, the park has glorious beaches and is compared to the Camargue in […]
The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is located in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. This school is devoted to developing and maintaining the classical dressage style of Spanish riding. The baroque and neoclassical style of the buildings and grounds of the Royal Andalusian School gives you […]
In the Andalusian region of Southern Spain along the Guadalquivir River lies a town steeped in ancient history and is alive today with Matadors and Flamenco women. With its footprints dating back over 3,000 years, Seville is now the fourth largest city in Spain with nearly one million residents. It […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 