Cristóbal Colón

I was shocked when I experienced Christopher Columbus day here. Back in the US, it is just another great little holiday to have off of work. Here, in Huelva, October 12th is a big celebration. Little did I know before I moved here, but Christopher Columbus/Cristóbal Colón spent time in Huelva and actually embarked from here in the three ships to America! There is a museum about the discovery of the Americas and 3 ships docked nearby that are recreations of Columbus's three ships. These recreations actually sailed the route to the US on the 500-year anniversary of Columbus Day. I also had the opportunity to visit an old monastery nearby that Columbus stayed before he left on his voyage. The monks of the monastery helped and gave advice to Columbus. The monastery still has some original frescos and 4 monks still live there and maintain the place. It's very beautiful.