Today, our Abbey Road Cádiz participants were the official lookouts to warn the citizens of Cádiz of the arrival of pirates into mainland. From Torre Tavira, they stood guard for a couple of hours. At 45 meters above sea level, Torre Tavira is the highest point of the city, and it was built to be the official lookout point for the Puerto de Cádiz. Don Antonio Tavira was the tower guard. Through his spyglass Mr. Tavira was able to spot the merchant ships that were coming from the Americas loaded with treasures that were a magnet for pirates. By 1777 there were 160 lookout towers in Cádiz, with approximately 126 still operating. Later in the XVIII the towers became more of an architectural feature, built even in private homes. Our students were able to see the city through what used to be Mr. Tavira’s spyglass. While a group was watching over our safety another group was learning how to dance flamenco, a somewhat less dangerous endeavor, but that requires the same passion for the defense of the traditions and customs of a country. Below you will see some of our students playing their roles in an Oscar deserving fashion.
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