Metropol Parasol

"In reality, both religion and science are expressions of man's uncertainty. Perhaps the paradox is that certainty, whether it be in science or religion, is dangerous."
Robert Winston

And now for something completely different...Seville. An unexpected holiday as a result of K2 needing to use up her annual leave before the end of the year. Instead of staying at home in the wet and uncertain weather we decided to head south to see what Seville could offer - longer daylight hours, warmer and sunnier weather for a start. K1 and I visited Seville for a day when we were on a cruise holiday a couple of years ago, and knew it would be an interesting place to return to explore. So the three of us have four full days to explore the area, from our Airbnb apartment near Santa Justa station.
After 9.30pm arrival on Saturday it was an early start Sunday morning; at 8am we hoofed it into the city for a guided tour of the Alcazar, the royal palace in the old city. We arrive early to miss the queues that build up quickly - our guide tells us we've arrived at the tail end of one of the busiest fiesta weekends of the year, although it will get quieter from about mid-afternoon. Shades of the Alhambra in architecture and gardens and a great start to our break. Our tour ends in time for a leisurely lunch in the gardens - it's warm enough to eat outdoors - after which we took a stroll along the Guadalquivir river to soak up the sights and sounds of the city on foot.
Heading back to our apartment we detoured via the Metropol Parasol to see if it was worth a look later in our stay (it is!). It's a brilliant timber and metal structure over a market in the city. We only stopped for a short recce visit as we were looking for somewhere to eat (it's a Sunday evening). Simple tapas meal then off to a nearby bakery to get something for breakfast, we have an early-ish start tomorrow.
Back at the apartment I notice a toy dog sitting on a small tricycle. His name is Heisenberg and he's there to look after us says the label around his neck. I'm not so sure...