Bajo las estrellas
I never realized that the Tropicana is literally "Bajo las estrellas," Under the Stars. It's an outside venue. The maitre d' was directing everyone to their tables. Very old school.
The dancer
The Tropicana's logo.
Parking sign
I've seen all of these signs in old movies. It was so cool to be there in person!
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Entrance
The entrance gates were amazing!
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Necropolis Cristobal Colon
Our next stop.It was established by royal decree in 1866.
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The front
We didn't get a chance to take a photo when we arrived so we took one now. It was such a nice day!
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Back to the hotel!
We were literally a block away so we stopped at a souvenir shop and walked back to the hotel.
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Ultimate VIP Tour
We figured if we're going to take a tour we might as well take the Ultimate VIP Tour.
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WOW!
We've been to Graceland before. We took a self-guided tour. There used to be one building across the street with Elvis' cars and his airplanes were next door. This new complex just opened in time for the 40th anniversary and it is amazing!
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The entrance
We made it to the Parador de Alcañiz! The gate was very cool!
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Skeleton close-up
The skeleton was cool!
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Chapel of the Knights entrance
We liked it because of all the sheletons.
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Baptismal Chapel entrance
Very ornate entrance to the baptismal entrance.
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Almost in!
So close! Just a few more steps before we're on the ship!