Elena of Avalor

Ooh! We're almost there! The Kingdom of Cordoba.

So, you excited?

Are you kidding?

Building this bridge between Avalor and Cordoba

is my first big royal project.

It'll make travelling between the kingdoms so much faster.

I just have to figure out exactly where to build it.

You have any ideas?

Oh, just a few.

I like doing my research.

Well, if Prince Alonso is half as prepared as you are,

finding a good spot should be easy.

Welcome to Cordoba, Crown Princess Elena.

The pleasure is all mine, King Juan Ramon.

It is an honor to have you in our kingdom.

Everyone has heard about how you rescued your people from Shuriki.

You are quite an impressive young lady.

Oh, it's what any ruler

would have done for her people, Your Highness.

I am so glad that you will be working on this project with Prince Alonso.

I hope you will be a good role model for him.

He can use one.

Oh. Is he here?

Whoa! Yee-haw! Outta my way!

Well, hey there. I'm Alonso.

Prince Alonso.

Nice to meet you, I'm Princess...

Elena. I know.

Your oil painting does not do you justice.

Yes, well, now that we know who we are

and what we look like,

we should get started.

You two have a lot of work to do.

Let me show you to the throne room.

Here. Take care of her bags, will you?

Ahh...

The throne room is right this way.

I love all the tapestries.

Ah, they depict important moments

in Cordoba's history,

as well as some famous legends.

Looks like a bunch of old rugs

hanging on the wall to me.

You'll have to excuse my son.

He has never had much interest in history.

I'm more of a live-in-the-moment type of prince.

Besides, who can look at tapestries

when the greatest work of art

is standing right before us?

What is that?

Some people call it poetry.

No. I mean that.

Is that a giant?

That wooden giant is called the Yacalli.

Legend says that he scares off people

who wander into his territory.

Oh. And what about this one with the cute little owls?

Ah, they are called "buhitos". You can only find them in Cordoba.

Indeed, there are so many things that you'll only find in Cordoba.

And, it would be my pleasure to take you

on a tour of the kingdom to see all of them.

But first things first.

Wow!

This bridge is the perfect combination

of Avaloran and Cordoban style.

I am delighted to hear you say that.

I feel the same way.

Well then, I will leave it up to you two

to find the perfect location to build it.

Ready for that tour of Cordoba?

But what about choosing a site for the bridge?

A member of the staff can take care of that for us.

But it's our job.

We shouldn't give it to someone else.

Of course. Please, forgive me.

How would you like to proceed, Princess?

Well, let's compare our lists of potential bridge sites. Hmm?

Oh, why yes. Absolutely.

Please. My list. Let me, um...

But where are my manners? Ladies first.

Let's start with your list.

Okay.

My first site is the closest distance

between our two kingdoms.

It's the meadow next to the San Prado River.

I know exactly where that is. We'll take my chariot!

Sorry, but my chariot only seats two.

I'm the Crown Princess's Royal Guard.

Wherever she goes, I go.

Of course. Of course. Where are my manners?

You can follow us on... Pedro.

Pedro?

Wait. There's no way...

H'yah!

Ah, here we are, the San Prado River.

Bright, sparkling, mysterious.

In many ways it's like... me.

Is that a buhito?

Yes, but I can show you far more majestic sights

once we begin our tour.

After we choose the location for the bridge, okay?

Now I chose this site

because the river is really narrow here.

So it would save us time and materials.

Perfect, we'll build here.

Whew. I don't know about you,

but I really worked up an appetite.

Hmm... What are those dirt mounds?

It doesn't matter because they will soon be gone.

Guards. We will dig here!

- You should tell him. - I'm not gonna tell him.

Oh, wait. Is there something wrong?

Well, Princess, the local farmers say

that if you build in this area, you will awaken the Yacalli.

The Yacalli?

The wooden giant from the tapestry?

Yes, but that's just an old legend.

It's not real.

Has anyone seen this Yacalli?

Well, no...

Yes, no one has seen him because he does not exist.

Shall we go?

I know a perfect spot for a picnic.

(snorts)

Gabe! You made it.

Sorry, Princess.

The ride took longer than expected.

Yes, it is hard keeping up

with the fastest chariot in the kingdom.

Only because I have the slowest horse in the kingdom.

Well, you're just in time, 'cos we're about to break ground.

Actually, I was thinking we should check out some other sites.

We wouldn't want to awaken the Yacalli.

Ah! Don't let some old stories scare you, Elena.

Trust me, this is the perfect place.

Excellent whistle, Your Highness!

Yes, I know. I've been practicing.

Call in the workers!

See, Princess? No Yacalli.

I guess you were right, Prince Alonso.

Now for that tour.

I'd love a tour after we've finished our job.

Our job was to pick the spot for the bridge,

not stand here and watch them build it.

I was thinking we should at least supervise them

for a little while to make sure they're doing...

Elena, I'm just looking out for you.

It's important to have a balance of work and fun.

Or do you not like to have fun?

I have fun all the time.

You wouldn't believe the jokes we tell around the castle.

- Are you sure you want to... - (clears throat)

Why did the cookie go to the doctor?

Because he felt crummy!

My grandma thought it was funny.

Yeah!

Oh, it is hilarious, alright.

But I'm talking about more than telling jokes, Elena.

When was the last time you took a real break?

A whole day of nothing but fun.

Well, um...

You know... (nervous chuckle)

I'm pretty sure I have one scheduled for next week.

You can be serious when you're an adult.

When you're young like us,

your only job is to have a good time.

Please tell me you're not falling for his song and dance.

Look, I'd love to take a break with you,

but we still have work to do.

Just think, if you work this much as Crown Princess,

imagine what you'll be like when you're Queen.