Buenos Dias - we crossed the border into Spain today and found out where all the sunshine is kept! Suddenly there are cycling paths everywhere, cafes, etc. And the fashion savvy picks up dramatically! Amazing the difference between cultures. We went from Evora to Elvas, which was another lovely walled city. We stayed in a cozy hotel by the aquaduct, and spent time wandering the cobbled city and castles. Elvas has the most well preserved military developments from the Moors (8th century) and the early europeans (through the 15th C) - it is less then 15 km from the Spanish border, so it has seen some action. The people in the little villages we cycle thorugh are so friendly and helpful and like to try and find out about us as we pass through. We are really liking being in Spain and will ikely spend some days cycling through the countryside here. Have to run, tapas to eat, museums to see!