A day in Triana

Today started with an ironing session performed by my companion, who likes to look her best.  The receptionist kindly lent me the apparatus.  She declared my companion to be 'planchada'.  I am still trying to think of a good translation for this.  Certainly not the literal! (ironed) 

Our route took us by the cathedral.  I paused at the Puerta del Bautismo and admired the beautifully carved gothic figures.  

We lingered by the Rio Gaudalquivr and then crossed Puente Isobel II. We bought oranges in the Mercado de Triana then breakfasted in the Plaza del Altozano.  The sun shone brightly, the sky was blue and the sevillanos appeared carefree.  (This must be an illusion, though we muse on how protective the climate is in terms of despair). 

Fortified, we entered La Iglesia de Señora Santa Ana. This church which originally built in the13th century.  It's style today is gothic mudejar and it contains many fine examples of 16th century tile work.

There are several small chapels surrounding the knave.  Santas Justa and Refina are portrayed in a 19th century retablo.  Despite being martyred in 287, they are shown protecting the Giralda.  Quirky! 

We wandered the surrounding streets before having a beer in Plaza Ana. 

 Next we sought out the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la O.  This was built in the late 17th century and is the seat of the Brotherhood of O which comes into its own in Semana Santa.  

Here is a street view of the church. 

After lingering in the ceramic workshops, buying presents for friends we returned to our roof top terrace to relax in the sun and drink Alhambra beer with a cathedral view.  The left overs of last nights tapas made a lovely late lunch.  Tonight it is back to La Bodega.