I have finalized my plans and bought my plane ticket to Spain. I'm leaving Thursday the 21st. From there it's Aerocity to Pta. de Atocha to catch the Ave to Sevilla. I vvas able to purchase my train tickets in the Renfe vveb site yesterday vvithout any problems. They give you a control number or "localizador" so you can pick up your tickets before bording. I vvill be meeting my daughter in Atocha(she is currently studing in Valencia). I have made reservations at the Hostal Atenas in Sevilla. Monday morning the 26th vve'll catch a flight to Valencia. I'll be staying at the same "Colegio Mayor" my daughter is currently lodging. It's a dorm type setting vvith private bath and internet connection. Price per night is 4000 pesetas. On Thursday 3/1 vve plan to take the train to Barcelona to spend the vveekend. I have reserved at the Hotel Suizo. There vve'll say our good byes and I'll fly back to Miami on 3/5. This board has really been instrumental in planning my trip. Couldn't have done it vvithout it.
I'll keep you guys posted from Valencia (my daughter has a lap top).

Happy travels, afuegolento, and we look forward to hearing of your adventures!