Seville

"This morning we are off to Seville by fast train. Ann and Kaye approached the the hotel last night and sorted out the best way to get to the station. The concierge told them two taxis, ten minutes and around ten euros. When we were ready he would arrange the taxis. We checked out at 9.45 am and were then directed to the taxi rank! It was about two hundred metres away, some of it over cobblestones. We had gone half way when Ann and Ross grabbed a taxi that had just dropped someone off. Ann, Kaye and Ross took that one while we continued on towards the rank. Plenty of taxis going by, but all filled. We get to the rank and we are fourth in line, but no taxis. After ten mins Luggy suggest we go back to where the others got a taxi. We head back and pick one up almost straight away. We eventually explain to our driver where we want to go. It takes no more than ten minutes and the others are waiting for us. Fare was about six euros but we were happy to round it off at ten. Going through the station was easy and we waited and calmed down for our boarding.

We boarded but luggage area was limited, until we saw the overhead space above our seats. Very comfortable and we took off right on 11 am. To our surprise we were given complimentary drinks, snacks and sandwiches.  We hit speeds of 260 km and then we reach 300 Km. 

The train ride was great and punctual. We pick up two taxis and the driver explains he will have to drop us off nearby, as no cars can enter. He gives us directions, but we soon get confused. It is a maze of narrow lanes. We ask directions and find the place. We then find accom not paid for. Apparently, travel agent paid by Amex which was rejected. We pay and will chase it up with agent. We then find Luggs and Johnstones have a three bed room and have to pay more! Will sought it all out with travel agent. Right now we could all do with a beer.