![Spanish Countryside](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4024761095_b2ace9524c.jpg)
We passed olive groves (or maybe almond trees?) - it was the green spots among the brown background.
![Olives](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/4024758859_68525cd02c.jpg)
We passed some goats & sheep. I was surprised at how much empty countryside exists in Spain.
![Sheep](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/4025541130_a7a753883c.jpg)
The drive was very beautiful with several little white villages along the way.
![Peublos Blancos](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4024763509_da723ec548.jpg)
We arrived in Ronda - hello wind! We were not prepared for the big temperature change between Sevilla & Ronda.
![Ronda](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/4024769897_ea0f992dbf.jpg)
The two major sites in Ronda are the bullfighting ring - thought to be the oldest in Spain:
![Plaza del Toro](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/4025538880_7c4090c410.jpg)
And, the bridge:
![Another Angle](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/4025536290_37228ed0e6.jpg)
At 3,000 feet above sea level (and only an hour from the coast), Ronda has impressive views of the valley. The new bridge was built in the 1700's.
![Ronda](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/4024783523_1870857fda.jpg)
We were surprised at how large Ronda was. We didn't stay long because Nick (still) wasn't feeling well & wanted to get back to the condo. Given another few hours & a healthy driver, I would have gone below the bridge for a view from the ground. Maybe we would have stayed for dinner. The drive from Ronda to the coast was very windy & steep. It was a gorgeous drive that we were happy to do during the daytime hours.
![Seat with a view](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/4024792475_03d088b0e3.jpg)
Along the way, we passed Benhavis - the dining room of Costa Del Sol. We weren't exactly sure where it was & Nick wasn't up for eating - but next trip, we are putting it on our itinerary.
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