This Spring we adventured to the Costa Del Sol region of Spain with some friends we met in Holland. We arrived in Malaga, stayed in Marbella, Arcos de la Frontera, Seville and Antequera. Travels also took us thru: Jerez de la Frontera, Ubique, Ronda and Estepa. We hope you like our photos.
We finally arrive, the kids, Ken and Randy pose on the street.

The Rippentrops on the veranda The Easter procession down the street was amazing!

How fast can we get thru mass to PaRtY??!?!?!


The fountain in Marbella shoots water out of Jessica and Grahams' head!!! AMAZING!!!

A nice side street for a family pose Who is stronger: Ken or the rock of Gibraltar behind him? We know who is older...

Jessica poses near a home and garden in Marbella

Arcos de la Frontera and the stone steps In Ronda the bridge was fascinating. Prisoners used to have to take one last step. It certainly kept the kids in line!!!

The gang walking down the narrow streets in Ronda.

A view of Ronda Jessica takes a photo with Ronda

in the background


This is the main grounds from the Worlds Fair in Seville, Spain in 1929

Jessica, Graham, Cort and Lauren stand in front of the square's tower Family photo in front of the Cathedral's steeple.

The Main Cathedral in Seville is the 3rd largest in the world. This is the steeple- notice the Moorish architecture and bell tower on top.

We stopped for a photo with some musicians from early Spanish times. Dinner is served by Lauren, Cort, Jessica and Graham!

Jessica and Graham peek in to see the processional floats from Good Friday

Ever see a better looking Easter Brunch? On the veranda before the processions on the street.

A tour of a sherry bodega sheds light on the issue...

We toured in a train thru the bodega. The tour was led by a lovely Guide and her friend Jessica.

A the end of the tour, we taste the fruits of their labour!

The Rippentrops' bottom s UP! The mice are served only the best.

We stand at the rock of Gibraltar. Prudental has rights on this shot.

Over our shoulders you can see the Dark Continent- Africa. The Pueblo Blancos of Ubique, Espana- beautiful!

Finally!!! A pool at our Parador. Who is happy?

A vista view of the convent in Antequera and the "face" mountain. This Dolmen (burial site) is 4500 years old.

This is the entrance arch to Antequera, Spain

Lunch in El Tome Ntnl Park in Spain Outside the Alhambra in Granada, Spain

A view of the buildings at the Alhambra.

A family with a view of Alhambra from St. Nicolas Square in Granada, Spain