Well, we are closing in on the end of our extended stay in Spain. Dinner tonight in Triana, hopefully one last yoga class tomorrow followed by packing, and a flawless transit day on Friday back to Texas (thinking positive) will bring this experience to an end.

For anyone considering a visit to Sevilla, there are the obvious attractions of the Alcázar and Basilica, but let me share our Top 10 List:

#1: Walk the Canal de Alfonso XIII of the Guadalquivir. Observe the beauty of the river and people enjoying it in various ways.

#2: While you are alongside the river, stop in the Nao Victoria Museum and replica ship to get a better appreciation for the perils of sailing the oceans to discover the New World and the pushing forward to circumnavigate the globe.

#3: And while you are on that theme, top the day off with a cocktail at the Premier Sherry and Cocktail Bar for a cocktail inspired by the travels of Marco Polo.

#4: Stretch your brain and other parts of your body by taking a class or three. Whether it be cooking, language, yoga, or something else, it is always fun to learn something new and engage with people from all over the world. And if you stretch too much, there is always the spa.

#5: Picnic in both the Parque de Maria Luisa and Parque del Alamillo to enjoy their beauty and recharge the batteries.

#6: Walk the Alameda de Hercules to experience Spanish family culture and eat at any number of sidewalk cafes.

#7: Eat, shop for groceries, and enjoy the street musicians at the Mercado de Triana

#8: And while you’re on that side of the river, stroll on down to Calle Asunción in Los Remedios and for the freshest potato chips you’ll ever have.

#9: WALK. Head out in every direction and I promise without even trying, you will stumble into something of interest or beauty

#10: And when you are near the end, go to the observation deck of the Torre Sevilla for a better perspective of your recent travels, all in one city. Averaging over five miles a day walking through the various neighborhoods, we have logged over 300 miles since our arrival. The equivalent of leaving our home in Clifton and walking to Laredo. A journey we now call The Camino de Sevilla.

One additional parting thought. When traveling, be open to unexpected events that present themselves and go along for the ride. In our case, we were able to make the most out of the cultural events of both Semana Santa and Feria. We could not experience them like Sevillanos, but it was enough to take part and observe if only from the fringe.