.. Jalbum 8.5 slides/IMG_4770.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Castillo de Cortegana - constructed in the 13th century under the orders of King Sancho IV El Bravo, to defend the border with Portugal. Castillo de Cortegana - constructed in the 13th century under the orders of King Sancho IV El Bravo, to defend the border with Portugal. slides/IMG_4770.JPG slides/IMG_4774.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 A view towards the town of Cortegana. A view towards the town of Cortegana. slides/IMG_4774.JPG slides/IMG_4777.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Even in early December there are flowers. Even in early December there are flowers. slides/IMG_4777.JPG slides/IMG_4779.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Another view, this of the edge of the town as it turns to farmland. Another view, this of the edge of the town as it turns to farmland. slides/IMG_4779.JPG slides/IMG_4783.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 From behind the castle. I like this view the best. From behind the castle. I like this view the best. slides/IMG_4783.JPG slides/IMG_4784.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Inside the church of the castle. Inside the church of the castle. slides/IMG_4784.JPG slides/IMG_4786.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Connected to the castle is a small church. Connected to the castle is a small church. slides/IMG_4786.JPG slides/IMG_4787.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 View of the Castillo de Cortegana as we get closer. View of the Castillo de Cortegana as we get closer. slides/IMG_4787.JPG slides/IMG_4788.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Looking upwards at the tallest part. Looking upwards at the tallest part. slides/IMG_4788.JPG slides/IMG_4789.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Castle wall... Castle wall... slides/IMG_4789.JPG slides/IMG_4792.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 From this view the tree seems to overwhelm the castle. From this view the tree seems to overwhelm the castle. slides/IMG_4792.JPG slides/IMG_4795.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Flowers along the castle wall. Flowers along the castle wall. slides/IMG_4795.JPG slides/IMG_4804.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 In honor of the people who produce jamón. In honor of the people who produce jamón. slides/IMG_4804.JPG slides/IMG_4806.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Store in Jabugo. They also own Bodega Restaurante Jabugo (just down the street), which I highly recommend for an excellent meal when you are visiting. Store in Jabugo. They also own Bodega Restaurante Jabugo (just down the street), which I highly recommend for an excellent meal when you are visiting. slides/IMG_4806.JPG slides/IMG_4808.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 The logo for a company in Jabugo. I feel sorry for the pig, even if I am thinking of how delicious he may be. The logo for a company in Jabugo. I feel sorry for the pig, even if I am thinking of how delicious he may be. slides/IMG_4808.JPG slides/IMG_4810.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 A jamón being wrapped in cloth to take home. A jamón being wrapped in cloth to take home. slides/IMG_4810.JPG slides/IMG_4811.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Jamón and more jamón. Actually these are palatillas, which are smaller in size. Jamón and more jamón. Actually these are palatillas, which are smaller in size. slides/IMG_4811.JPG slides/IMG_4813.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Jamón and other cured meats sell quick during Christmas. Jamón and other cured meats sell quick during Christmas. slides/IMG_4813.JPG slides/IMG_4818.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Holiday nuts... Holiday nuts... slides/IMG_4818.JPG slides/IMG_4819.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Gate leading to a cortijo... Gate leading to a cortijo... slides/IMG_4819.JPG slides/IMG_4820.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Los Navarros de Jabugo, where we purchased several hundred Euros of jamones for several families! Los Navarros de Jabugo, where we purchased several hundred Euros of jamones for several families! slides/IMG_4820.JPG slides/IMG_4821.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Sunset just outside of Jabugo. Sunset just outside of Jabugo. slides/IMG_4821.JPG slides/IMG_4822.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Happy to be resting after a long day! Happy to be resting after a long day! slides/IMG_4822.JPG slides/IMG_4826.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:20 +0200 Plaza in the center of Aracena, lit up for Christmas. Plaza in the center of Aracena, lit up for Christmas. slides/IMG_4826.JPG