Here are some pictures of our adventure to Ronda, Spain, famous for its 400 foot deep gorge and amazing bridges. The city has been around since the times of Julius Caesar (yes that one!!) and was built on a cliff for strategic defense. It is also home to the largest bull-fighting ring in all of Spain and has become quite the tourist attraction. About 35,000 people call it home, and people such as the likes of Ernest Hemmingway have stayed within its walls. I think it's my favorite trip so far, and I dare say it has the most beautiful views I have ever seen! - Collin

This is the Puente Nuevo, or New Bridge that connects the old part of Ronda to the newer part. It crosses the gorge and is 390ft at its tallest point. It was completed in 1793 and took 40 years to build, and was responsible for the deaths of 50 builders.

Another angle of the gorge, you can still see a bit of the river that flows through the bottom.

A view of the cliff on which Ronda sits; the sheer drop is enough to make anyone's stomach churn.

A view out of the end of the gorge where there is much more farmland. The area around Ronda was flatter and greener, therefore more suitable for crops.

The inside of the Plaza de toros de Ronda, the largest bullfighting ring in all of Spain. Only one matador was killed in action here and is buried under the sand in the arena itself. Across the way on the upper level was the Royal Box, which was used exclusively by the Spanish Royal Family and Catholic Clergy in the 1800's to enjoy the spectacles. Directly below that, where that opening is, is where they let the bulls out from. They also performed music, plays, and other sports here.

Katie's red jacket looks suspiciously like a matador's muleta, or that red cloth he uses to distract the bull...

Paul enjoying the view!

The Royal Box, barred to peasants like us!

The wood used around the arena is from the oldest species of conifer tree known, and only grows in a forest outside of the city and in Siberia.

It was quite nippy still, everyone was bundled up!

Paul looking like a professional!

Farmlands outside of Ronda

The pen where the bulls were readied pre-fight

As I said, the views were SPECTACULAR!

The girls snuggling up for a selfie!

We toured a 17th century Moorish garden, complete with fountains, ancient trees, and peacocks!

So fabulous!

As you can see, getting everyone photo-ready takes some work!

2 good looking guys square off in the garden!

An ancient home, falling into disrepair. Despite the lack of TLC, it still managed to wow us with its beauty. Oh, if buildings could tell stories...

Some weird guy followed us into the entrance of this mine, oh wait that's Collin, 200 steps down the inside of the rock all the way to the bottom of the gorge. Kings used this in the day to access a quick escape from the city if need be. There was also a plaque showing we traced the steps of Michelle Obama! We were fangirling the entire way down! ;P

The mine also had some open areas, with room for storage and evidently windows... to more rock?

This is the bottom of the mine, showing how easy it would be to escape if you needed to, also met some Americans down here and it was refreshing to hear someone say California without a Spanish accent.

We stopped for dinner in Ronda and had some mixed reviews among us about the food.

The archway of Philip V, this is the newest version of the gate after much damage throughout the ages, and was completed in 1742.