Observations

1) Portugal has more English speakers than Spain. In Portugal, English/American TV shows and movies are played in English and subtitled in Portuguese, so people grow up hearing English. This has made a huge difference in the population's ability to communicate in English. 2) People in Portugal seem to be innocently romantic. There is visible hand-holding and kissing, with none of it feeling tawdry.3)The weather in Sevilla is wonderful. 4) The Royal Palace Gardens are mesmerizing. Once you sit down on a bench and inhale the jasmine-scented air, you won't more for a long time. 5) Both Portugal and Spain have a visible friendly police presence. 6) Siesta is a pain. 7) Meals are waaaay too late. 8) European men know how to wear a scarf. 9) Portugal has better food but Spain has better coffee. 10) Can't think of more. I've loved Sevilla. I'm going to Cordoba tomorrow.