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September 27, 2006 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Andalucia Packing Round 1. All of these provinces are in the historic region of Spain called Andalucia except BURGOS . 2. The "Tapas crawl," a popular activity in Seville, focuses on EATING . 3 This palace-fortress in Granada is probably the most famous tourist attraction in Andalucia. ALHAMBRA 4. The stretch of beaches and resorts along the Malaga seacoast is called "Costa del SOL ." 5. In 2003, a museum opened in Malaga that is devoted to this artist that was born there. PABLO PICASSO 6. The "Albayzin" is a must-see for visitors to Granada. What is it? OLD ISLAMIC QUARTER Picture: religious procession Departure Round 1. This chilled soup was created by in Andalucia by agricultural day laborers. GAZPACHO 2. Seville hosts the biennial FLAMENCO Festival from September 15 to mid-October. 3. This Hollywood star was born in Andalucia. ANTONIO BANDERAS 4. The GUALADALQUIVIR River flows southwest across almost all of Andalucia. 5. Every spring Jerez de la Frontera is the site of this sporting event. MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX Picture: large arched bridge On Tour 1. This city was awarded a Spanish monopoly on American trade after Columbus' discovery. SEVILLE 2. Jean Province is known as the OLIVE Capital of Spain. 3. The grand cathedral in Cadiz is easily recognized by its YELLOW dome. 4. Andalucia`s Donana National Park is a refuge for the endangered Iberian LYNX . 5. Tarisa, on the Staight of Gibraltar, is said to be the best place in Europe for WINDSURFING . 6. Which of these Seville attractions with white-knuckle rides? ISLA MAGICA 7. The "Romeria del Rocio," is Spain's largest RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGE . Picture: castle on a hill 8. Los Alcornocales Natural Park is noted for its CORK trees. 9. Jerez Villa Frontera, Sanlucar de Barrmeda and El Puerto de Santa Maria make up the SHERRY TRIANGLE . 10. The SIERRA NEVADA Ski Station is the only place in Andalucia to enjoy that sport. . 11. These are all part of the Rock of Gibraltar's Upper Nature Reserve except FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH . 12. Bird watchers flock to the lagoon outside the village of El Cabo de Gata to see the FLAMINGOS . Bonus Question One Elaborate lobular arches are part of this magnificent landmark in Cordoba. MEZQUITA Bonus Question Two Where on the map of the map of Spain is Cordoba found? Area 4 Picture: looks like a castle with round and square turrets Slide Show 1. The tomb of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS is a highlight at Seville`s landmark cathedral. 2. The "New Bridge" over the Guadalevin River gorge separates the old and new parts of this town. RONDA 3. This "white village" is dramatically perched on a rocky limestone ledge. ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA 4. This Mediterranean Sea city is dominated by its landmark Alcazaba (fortress). ALMERIA Clues for next destination: Space Erie Eight Presidents |