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Picasso's sherry at Bodega Tio Pepe, Jerez, Spain |
Jerez (pron. hair-eth) de la Frontera is located in Andalucia in Southern Spain, a jewel of a city with an
alcazar (Moorish palace/fortress), archaeological museum, bodegas (wine cellars,
especially sherry--the word is an version of "Jerez"), equestrian farms,
clock museum, outrageous flamenco and tapas bars... I could go on and
on. But here are a few pictures to tell a story about sculpture,
painting, urban design, ceramics, topiary, food presentation,
music...all the sensual attributes of perception (texture/form/scent/line/compositions/color/taste/sound)
that make an artist swoon.
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Chandelier in our room, Jerez |
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La Cura del Flamenco, Jerez |
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Sherry dedicated to Jean Cocteau at Tio Pepe in Jerez |
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Every door had a knocker, most are unique. |
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Hungry? Eat! |
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Que quiere decir? No se. |
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Young people having fun at Damajuana, Jerez |
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The scent of orange blossoms, everywhere |
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Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre |
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Grapevines will provide shade |
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Jerez Alcazar |
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Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte
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Ancient relic at archaeological museum, Alcazar, Jerez |
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French clock, clock museum, Jerez |
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What lies beyond? Follow the light. |
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Museo Arqueológico Municipal de Jerez
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Alcazar is a feast for the senses |
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