May, 2017 - TRAIN TRIP TO RONDA, SPAIN

We take a train/bus trip to the historic town of Ronda.  This was by no means a fast train, but was a pleasant trip through the mountains.  The old town is built on a high plateau above the valley, cut off from the rest of the plateau by a DEEP and narrow river valley.  The only access was via a VERY high bridge.  It was considered impregnable, but was taken when the attackers cut the defenders access to the river, the only water supply.

Railway poster for Ronda.

Nosebleed inspiring view of the drop to the valley floor #1...

...#2

The bull fighting ring.

Orson Wells visited...

...as did Hemingway.

The famous bridge.

The church from the "new" side of town.

Town hall square.

Colorful souvenir shop.