A few minutes later, I received this message from Renfe, the rail company:<\/p>\n\n\n\nEven with my limited (nonexistent) Spanish, I could spot key phrases like \u201cuuna incidencia en la infraestructura,\u201d \u201cno presto service,\u201d and \u201cen BUS.\u201d Indeed, our train was canceled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a bit of investigation, we decided that renting a car would be superior to a lengthy bus ride. Thus I am tapping this out on my phone while Sarah drives our Opel Corsa past the palms, cactuses, and olive orchards of Andalusia. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Public bus to the Seville Airport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Our new ride. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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